Launch fee is $15/vehicle or kayak

We will paddle along the north shore of Pedder Bay, then cross to Fossil Point. We will proceed around the outer side of Bentinck Island and into Whirl Bay. Returning along the shore line to Pedder Bay.

This trip is for strong PC1 and PC2 or higher skills and stamina.

If your trip will be conducted near Rocky Point, BentinckIsland, WhirlBay or RaceRocks, check the NAVWARNS web site the night before the paddle, for any planned demolition exercises. If this activity is taking place, plan to paddle to some other location.

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Be sure to review the Launch Site information that advises how to determine if anyone is using the demolition range facing Benthink Island. Have a plan B ready if this happens.

A light ebb changes to a stronger flood during the paddling day. This trip is for strong PC1 and PC2 or higher skills and stamina.

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.