Launch at Gyro Park's sandy beach (Cadboro Bay) paddling the east side of Cadboro Bay past Staines Island, cut across to the west shore of the bay at Flower Island. Follow the shoreline around past Cattle Point towards the east side of Mary Tod Island. Around the island towards Turkey Head (Oak Bay Marina) then follow the shore to Willows Beach for our rest break. There are washrooms at Willows Beach. After the break we will paddle back past Cattle Point into Cadboro Bay and return to Gyro Park. Washrooms and plenty of parking at Gyro Park. There is an ebb current throughout the paddle window maxing at about 3 kts at Race Passage - Baynes Channel runs 75% of Race Passage - current should not be an issue on our planned route. There is very little tidal height change with a high tide at Oak Bay of 3m at 1000hrs falling to 2.8m by 1500hrs.

A drysuit is mandatory for this paddle. Please bring a change of clothes in a drybag, sufficient liquid and food to sustain yourselves, a hot beverage is a bonus during our break at Willows Beach.

Expect to return to Gyro Park beach between 1300 and 1330hrs.

Any questions please email Craig directly at: seakayak.craig@gmail.com

TBA

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.