With a current assist in both directions this will be a fine day on the water before the BC Ferries really ramp up for the summer. We will aim for a circumnavigation of Portland Island with lunch in the sun.
Route plan B
TBA
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.
SISKA · Paddle · Energizer
Printed Nov 8, 2026 9:31 AM · siska.ca/activities/1620
Amherst to Portland Island
Saturday, March 28, 2026 · 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Launch
Amherst10181 Wildflower Pl
Destination
Portland Island
Distance
12.25 nm
Leader
Greg Rooney
Route plan A
With a current assist in both directions this will be a fine day on the water before the BC Ferries really ramp up for the summer. We will aim for a circumnavigation of Portland Island with lunch in the sun.
Route plan B
TBA
Route map
Amherst to Portland Island · Saturday, March 28, 2026
