Though the exact route will depend on conditions, the basic plan will be to launch from the beach at Gyro Park, and paddle out to Cadboro Point. We will then cross Baynes Channel over to Strongtide Islet. Once in the islands we will likely paddle around the Islands in a clockwise direction, stopping in Rudlin Bay for lunch.
Route plan B
We will attempt a shoreline paddle if the wearher conditions are not conducive to crossing over to Chatham and Discovery.
Safety reminders
Always dress for the possibility of immersion and please bring a drybag containing a spare change of clothes. The drybag goes in your kayak with you, not in your car at the launch site. Please bring a lunch or snacks and sufficient beverage to keep you hydrated, as well as a thermos of something warm. Your paddle leader will introduce the plan and make sure everyone is comfortable with the requirements. Please stay off the water until the group is ready. If you have a VHF radio please bring it with you.
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Cadboro Bay to Discovery Island
Sunday, November 21, 2021 · 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Launch
Cadboro Bay2600 Sinclair Rd, Victoria
Destination
Discovery Island
Distance
8.9 nm
Leader
Debbie Leach
Route plan A
Though the exact route will depend on conditions, the basic plan will be to launch from the beach at Gyro Park, and paddle out to Cadboro Point. We will then cross Baynes Channel over to Strongtide Islet. Once in the islands we will likely paddle around the Islands in a clockwise direction, stopping in Rudlin Bay for lunch.
Route plan B
We will attempt a shoreline paddle if the wearher conditions are not conducive to crossing over to Chatham and Discovery.
Route map
Cadboro Bay to Discovery Island · Sunday, November 21, 2021
