Meet at the Spirit Bay launch site which is Cheanuh Marina. Launch fee of $10/kayak.The marina enforces a 15 minute time limit on the ramp. Paddlers should prepare their kayaks next to their vehicle in the car park and only begin moving to the ramp at 09:45 just prior to the beach talk. Paddle along a rocky shoreline and have lunch on a sandy beach. Upon return, paddlers should carry loaded kayaks to the carpark for stripdown.
Route plan B
In case of blasting at Whirl Bay, high winds, Plan B is IVB to Darcy.
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/1471
Spirit Bay to Whirl Bay - RAFT UP
Sunday, June 2, 2024 · 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Cancelled
Launch
Spirit Bay4901B East Sooke Road, Sooke
Destination
Whirl Bay
Leader
Debbie Leach
Route plan A
Meet at the Spirit Bay launch site which is Cheanuh Marina. Launch fee of $10/kayak.The marina enforces a 15 minute time limit on the ramp. Paddlers should prepare their kayaks next to their vehicle in the car park and only begin moving to the ramp at 09:45 just prior to the beach talk. Paddle along a rocky shoreline and have lunch on a sandy beach. Upon return, paddlers should carry loaded kayaks to the carpark for stripdown.
Route plan B
In case of blasting at Whirl Bay, high winds, Plan B is IVB to Darcy.
Route map
Spirit Bay to Whirl Bay - RAFT UP · Sunday, June 2, 2024
