After introductions and a beach talk, we will paddle north through Fernie and Gudge Islands past Pym and Knapp crossing to Portland Island. We will keep a wary eye out for ferries which inhabit these islands. Arriving at Portland, we will proceed around the island (clockwise or counterclockwise depending on the wind) with lunch at beautiful Arbutus Point Campground. After lunch, we will continue our journey around the island and back to Amherst Beach. The distance will be slightly more than 11 Nm.
Route plan B
If it turns out to be windy, we can move the paddle to Brentwood Bay and head for Spectacle Falls.
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/1467
Amherst to Portland Island - RAFT UP
Friday, May 31, 2024 · 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Launch
Amherst10181 Wildflower Pl
Destination
Portland Island
Distance
12.25 nm
Leader
Greg Rooney
Route plan A
After introductions and a beach talk, we will paddle north through Fernie and Gudge Islands past Pym and Knapp crossing to Portland Island. We will keep a wary eye out for ferries which inhabit these islands. Arriving at Portland, we will proceed around the island (clockwise or counterclockwise depending on the wind) with lunch at beautiful Arbutus Point Campground. After lunch, we will continue our journey around the island and back to Amherst Beach. The distance will be slightly more than 11 Nm.
Route plan B
If it turns out to be windy, we can move the paddle to Brentwood Bay and head for Spectacle Falls.
Route map
Amherst to Portland Island - RAFT UP · Friday, May 31, 2024
