Launch from Island View beach to SW tip of James Is. Paddle counterclockwise along the south bluff cliffs and around the sandy shores of the island. Have a relaxed lunch on a sandy NE beach. Continue round the tip of the island and down the west side of James Is. and then cross Cordova Channel back to launch site. This paddle is 9.1nm with 2 open water crossings.
Route plan B
A shoreline paddle along Sannichton spit
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.
SISKA · Paddle · Relaxed
Printed Nov 9, 2026 11:13 AM · siska.ca/activities/1291
Island View Beach to James Island - CIRCUMNAVIGATION
Sunday, April 24, 2022 · 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Launch
Island View BeachIsland View Beach
Destination
James Island
Distance
9.1 nm
Leader
Vic Turkington
Route plan A
Launch from Island View beach to SW tip of James Is. Paddle counterclockwise along the south bluff cliffs and around the sandy shores of the island. Have a relaxed lunch on a sandy NE beach. Continue round the tip of the island and down the west side of James Is. and then cross Cordova Channel back to launch site. This paddle is 9.1nm with 2 open water crossings.
Route plan B
A shoreline paddle along Sannichton spit
Route map
Island View Beach to James Island - CIRCUMNAVIGATION · Sunday, April 24, 2022
