This paddle takes out and around the lovely shoreline of Becher Bay and then along the exposed shoreline of East Sooke Park. We will paddle past Alderidge Point and Beechey Head in the park on our way towards Cabin Point. The shoreline of East Sooke Park has lots of interest with various rock outcrops and channels. This area of the shoreline can get some influences of the open ocean with some potential for ocean swell.

We will lunch at the small, protected beach Cabin Pt. and return the way we came.

Please be aware that this area can have strong currents and active water. You should have a strong forward stroke and be prepared to encounter some current and dynamic water along the way. Full immersion gear is required on this paddle.

Tour of Sooke Basin. We will meet at 9:30 at Cooper’s Cove kayak launch and aim to be on the water around 10:00. A counterclockwise tour of Sooke Basin is about 8 nautical miles long. We will have the option to poke our noses up Sooke River, and we will have lunch by Anderson Cove

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.