Launching from Brentwood Bay Ferry Wharf (which has washrooms and a fairly steep ramp to a beach that is sometimes minimal when water is high) we will round Willis Point and paddle to our lunch stop at Mackenzie Bight. Return will trace the outbound route.
Route plan B
In the event of high winds we will start out toward Willis Point and then make a determination whether exploring Tod Inlet is a safer and better option. If winds are northerly and strong but still doable, we might paddle north so that only our outgoing route is against the wind (a good rule of thumb).
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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Brentwood Bay Ferry Wharf to McKenzie Bight - VIA WILLIS POINT
Saturday, December 4, 2021 · 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Launch
Brentwood Bay Ferry WharfVerdier Avenue, British Columbia
Destination
McKenzie Bight
Distance
5.5 nm
Leader
Bj Porter
Route plan A
Launching from Brentwood Bay Ferry Wharf (which has washrooms and a fairly steep ramp to a beach that is sometimes minimal when water is high) we will round Willis Point and paddle to our lunch stop at Mackenzie Bight. Return will trace the outbound route.
Route plan B
In the event of high winds we will start out toward Willis Point and then make a determination whether exploring Tod Inlet is a safer and better option. If winds are northerly and strong but still doable, we might paddle north so that only our outgoing route is against the wind (a good rule of thumb).
Route map
Brentwood Bay Ferry Wharf to McKenzie Bight - VIA WILLIS POINT · Saturday, December 4, 2021
