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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...
The return of the Pacific Rim Kite Festival!
June 25th and 26th from 10:00 to 4:00, at Garry Point in Richmond! More info soon.
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
Ray Bethel Tribute at Long Beach Washington Kite Festival August 2019
Dear Members, Plans are in the works for a special tribute to our fellow kite flyer, Mr. Ray Bethel at the Washington State International Kite Festival August 19 – 25, 2019. Over the course of the festival, festival goers, friends, and fellow fliers will...
A great article on Ray from The Vancouver Sun
Members, In case you missed it, here is a story written by Gordon McIntyre, a reporter for the Vancouver Sun newspaper. He did a superb job of capturing the life and times of Ray Bethell. Enjoy!...
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...
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: ...
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...
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...
New years Day Fun Fly
Once you manage to wake up on January 1st, 2019, shake off that hangover and head out to Steveston Park in Richmond for our Annual Fun Fly!
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...