Launch from the beach to the south of Oak Bay Marina (down the stairs at the south-east corner of the Turkey Head parking lot). Paddle around the east side of Mary Tod Island then head to Cattle Point before making our way along the shoreline in Cadboro Bay. Exit Cordova Bay via tucking behind Flower Island, head to the Nav Aid at Cadboro Point before making our way back by crossing Cadboro Bay between Evans Rock and Flower Island and noodling the shore back to the launch beach. Expect to be on the water for approximately 4 hours including a rest / lunch stop along the way.

There are public washrooms available at the Oak Bay Marina.

Tides will be high all day (1000hrs 2.8M / 1400hrs 2.8M), but there should be some beach to work with at launch and return. Current in Baynes Channel is predicted to be slack at about launch time, with maximum ebb predicted for 1315hrs (-2.8 kts). Current in Baynes Channel is not expected to be an issue during the paddle as our route avoids the areas most affected by current in the main channel.

Possible post-paddle debrief at the Oak Bay Marina Coffee Shop.

TBA - wind forecast will determine if the paddle goes ahead as planned or relocated or ... ??

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.