Please note, unfortunately, BCKA has ceased to exist. This site exists strictly for historical purposes.

With a heavy heart…

Dear Members, As discussed in the previous Club email in regards to vacant Executive positions, it is regrettable that no-one has stepped forward to fill the President, Vice President, and Workshop Coordinator positions. Therefore, the acting Executives will be...

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Sad News

We're saddened to learn that a local flyer, Brent Williams, has passed on. RIP Brent, till we fly again. https://www.facebook.com/willie7794

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PACRIM Cancelled

Dear Members, It is with much regret that I must inform you that this year’s Pacific Rim Kite Festival has been officially cancelled. Given the current social distancing rules and regulations it is just not possible to hold this event. I look forward to potentially...

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BCKA Christmas Part Information

BCKA Christmas Part Information

Dear Members, Come celebrate the upcoming holiday season at our Club Christmas party. Date: Sunday December 1 Time: 4:30-7-30 Place: The Spaghetti Factory Riverport Entertainment Complex, 14200 Entertainment Blvd #110, Richmond, BC We’ll have our usual 50/50 draw, and...

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Pacrim is coming up!

Pacrim is coming up!

Members, Please mark your calendars for our biggest event of the year, the Pacific Rim Kite Festival June 15 and 16 at Garry Point Park. Please help us advertise this event by forwarding it to your friends and families. Thank you! Cathie Jung, President, BCKA 2019...

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Ray’s last trip to Cervia

Ray’s last trip to Cervia

For as long as I knew Ray Bethell, he would consistently say that Cervia was his favorite festival in the world. Due to a strange sequence of events and situations, I was able to help bring Ray back to Cervia one last time. Gary Mark had heard I was going to Cervia...

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Parksville Kite Festival 2019

Just Announced! This year’s Parksville Kite Festival will be held on beautiful Parksville Beach at the Community Park on July 20th & 21st. This family friendly festival is sponsored by the Lions Club and Parksville Community partners. Stay tuned for more information...

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Ray Bethell Memorial Page

We're all still very saddened by Ray's passing, he will be very missed by all of us in the BCKA and around the world. His family has recently setup a memorial page for Ray, we encourage you to visit:  ...

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Merry Christmas from the BCKA

Dear Members,   On behalf of the Executive of the British Columbia Kitefliers Association, wishing you all a very happy, healthy and safe holiday season with your family and friends. Just a reminder of our New Year’s Day Fun Fly at Garry Point Park in Richmond...

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Ray Bethell has passed.

Dear Members,   It is with a sad heart that I must tell you that our dear friend and fellow kite flyer Ray Bethell passed away yesterday. Ray has been an honorary member of the BCKA for many many years. He was well known as a local multiple sport kite maker and...

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Kite Making Workshop February 3, 2019

Dear Members,   The Executive of the BCKA cordially invites you to participate in a kite making workshop with Master Kite Maker, Mr. Dan Kurahashi. Dan will teach two kinds of heat sealed kites.   When:  SUNDAY FEBRUARY 3, 2019 Where: Steveston Community...

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