It is great to see many activities and services resume as BC’s Restart program has moved into Phase 3 and more restrictions are gradually eased.

Over the past month, in line with this, SISKA successfully resumed small group club paddles in various areas with the help of our volunteer leaders, and they have been very well-received.

On South Vancouver Island we are fortunate to be able to easily enjoy sea kayaking, a wonderful recreational activity focusing our attention on our marine environment, promoting fitness and wellness in equal measure.

We have many members who are unable to join our club paddles because these events are over-subscribed.  If you registered for a paddle and cannot attend, please advise your paddle leader as early as you are able.  This will give a waitlisted paddler enough time to prepare and join the paddle.  Don’t be a NO SHOW.

The South Island Sea Kayaking Association - SISKA - is a non-profit organization dedicated to sea kayaking on Vancouver Island, particularly in the Greater Victoria area.


SISKA was formed in 2008 by like-minded kayakers to promote safety and skill on the water and to increase knowledge associated with the sport of kayaking. We also champion community causes relating to kayaking. Mostly though, we love to get together and go paddling. All skill levels will find a comfortable group to paddle with, while being provided with opportunity to step out of that comfort zone a bit and grow those skills.

Last year we had 441 paddlers join us on 42 paddles for a total of 255.10nm. So far in 2020 we've had 236 paddlers join us on 35 paddles for a total of 152.07nm

We hold a regurlar monthly meeting on the 4th Wednesday of the month.  The meeting usually involves a short business meeting followed by about an hour presentation by a guest speaker, and we've had some great ones. The formal part of the meeting starts at 7pm but we encourage you to come early to socialize with others who share your passion for paddling or browse our extensive library of books and dvd's relating to kayaking, the weather, and camping.  Guest are welcome.  You can find information about our upcoming meeting by viewing our Calendar.  Meeting are not held during the summer when everyone is to busy paddling and in December.