Energizer Paddle - Amherst to Portland Island (NEW MEMBERS PADDLE) Paddle

Description

What:
A SISKA Energizer paddle from Amherst to Portland Island (NEW MEMBERS PADDLE) A circumnavigation of Portland Island from Amherst Avenue

Skill Level:
This paddle is rated as an Energizer Paddle because of its distance and open water crossings and possible current. To understand this designation better, please read SISKA's Paddle Guidelines
Paddlers taking part in this paddle are required to have PC Level 1 or equivalent experience. For information about PC Levels click here.
The total distance of this paddle is estimated to be approximately 12.25nm.

When:
Sunday, April 10th, 2022. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am

Where:
We will launch at Amherst. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.

Who:
This paddle will be led by BJ Porter For more information about this paddle email BJ Porter

Details:
Our leader will introduce the Plan and make sure everyone is comfortable with the requirements and any concerns that you may have. Please stay off the water until we are all ready. The leader may choose to enlist helpers and establish communications protocol. If you have VHF radio please bring it with you.
Plan A:
New SISKA members (joined during the past 12 months) will be given preference when registering for this paddle. Our long time members may also register.
Our route takes us west of Fernie Island and east of Goudge and Pym, to circumnavigate Portland Island clockwise and return via the east shore of Coal Island.
Plan B:
If paddlers opt to do so on the day, we will return via the west shore of Coal Island, resulting in a shorter paddle of approximately 11 nm.

Plot:
To view a plot for this paddle click here

Registration:
To sign up for this paddle please email BJ Porter
The maximum number of paddlers for this paddle has been set to 16. There is room for 9 paddler(s).

Note:
Always dress for the possibility of immersion and please bring a drybag containing a spare change of clothes.
Please bring a lunch / snacks and sufficient beverage to keep you hydrated, as well as a themos of something warm.
All participants are expected to have read, and to comply with SISKA's Policies and Procedures
All paddlers must have submitted proof of vaccination in order to take part in this paddle.