We will launch from the beach at the south end of the parking lot. Though the exact route will depend on conditions, the basic plan is to paddle out through the Chain Islands, and then across to Discovery and Chatham. Once in the islands we will likely paddle around the islands in a clockwise direction, stopping in Rudlin Bay (Discovery Island) for lunch. The total paddle length will likely be between 8 and 9 nm.
Route plan B
If the conditions are unfavourable to cross to Discovery, we may noodle along the shoreline towards Cadboro Bay/10 Mile Point, or towards McNeil and Gonzales bays, depending on wind direction and conditions, or find a different area with less wind.
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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Printed Nov 9, 2026 11:13 AM · siska.ca/activities/1433
Oak Bay Marina to Discovery Island
Saturday, December 2, 2023 · 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Launch
Oak Bay MarinaOak Bay Marina
Destination
Discovery Island
Distance
8.3 nm
Leader
Joanne Nicolson
Route plan A
We will launch from the beach at the south end of the parking lot. Though the exact route will depend on conditions, the basic plan is to paddle out through the Chain Islands, and then across to Discovery and Chatham. Once in the islands we will likely paddle around the islands in a clockwise direction, stopping in Rudlin Bay (Discovery Island) for lunch. The total paddle length will likely be between 8 and 9 nm.
Route plan B
If the conditions are unfavourable to cross to Discovery, we may noodle along the shoreline towards Cadboro Bay/10 Mile Point, or towards McNeil and Gonzales bays, depending on wind direction and conditions, or find a different area with less wind.
Route map
Oak Bay Marina to Discovery Island · Saturday, December 2, 2023
