Description
What:
A SISKA Relaxed paddle from Spirit Bay to Becher Bay Tour
Skill Level:
This paddle is rated as a Relaxed Paddle because of its modest pace, relatively safe environment and social component. To understand this designation better, please read SISKA's Paddle Guidelines
Paddlers taking part in this paddle are required to have PC Basic or equivalent experience. For information about PC Levels click here.
The total distance of this paddle is estimated to be approximately 6.50nm.
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 Spirit Bay. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.
Who:
This paddle will be led by Mike Teachman For more information about this paddle email Mike Teachman
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:
Meet at Cheanuh Marina in Becher Bay. We will paddle around Becher Bay, following the shoreline in a clockwise direction, exploring the many coves along the way. After reaching the Bedford islands, we will head west, crossing the mouth of the bay, to reach the western shore of Becher Bay. Lunch at Aylard Beach. After lunch we will continue our clockwise paddle, returning to the marina.
The cost to launch at the marina is $10/kayak (previously was $4/kayak).
How participants are selected for this paddle:
1. paddle email announcement is sent out to all SISKA members
2. interested paddlers register
3. paddle leader collects registrations for 3-4 days
4. if fewer than the Max# paddlers register then everyone gets added to the paddle list
5. if more than the Max# paddlers register then the paddler leader does a random draw, those paddlers not drawn go to a waitlist
6. paddlers will be notified by email if they
a) are on the paddle list, or
b) on the waitlist
A paddler who registers two days after the paddle announcement has an equal chance as a paddler who registers 1 minute after the paddle announcement.
Plan B:
If the forecasted conditions do not meet the criteria for a Relaxed paddle (winds < 8 knots) we will attempt to find a safer place to paddle.
Plot:
To view a plot for this paddle click here
Registration:
To sign up for this paddle please email Mike Teachman
The maximum number of paddlers for this paddle has been set to 12. There is room for 3 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.
A SISKA Relaxed paddle from Spirit Bay to Becher Bay Tour
Skill Level:
This paddle is rated as a Relaxed Paddle because of its modest pace, relatively safe environment and social component. To understand this designation better, please read SISKA's Paddle Guidelines
Paddlers taking part in this paddle are required to have PC Basic or equivalent experience. For information about PC Levels click here.
The total distance of this paddle is estimated to be approximately 6.50nm.
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 Spirit Bay. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.
Who:
This paddle will be led by Mike Teachman For more information about this paddle email Mike Teachman
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:
Meet at Cheanuh Marina in Becher Bay. We will paddle around Becher Bay, following the shoreline in a clockwise direction, exploring the many coves along the way. After reaching the Bedford islands, we will head west, crossing the mouth of the bay, to reach the western shore of Becher Bay. Lunch at Aylard Beach. After lunch we will continue our clockwise paddle, returning to the marina.
The cost to launch at the marina is $10/kayak (previously was $4/kayak).
How participants are selected for this paddle:
1. paddle email announcement is sent out to all SISKA members
2. interested paddlers register
3. paddle leader collects registrations for 3-4 days
4. if fewer than the Max# paddlers register then everyone gets added to the paddle list
5. if more than the Max# paddlers register then the paddler leader does a random draw, those paddlers not drawn go to a waitlist
6. paddlers will be notified by email if they
a) are on the paddle list, or
b) on the waitlist
A paddler who registers two days after the paddle announcement has an equal chance as a paddler who registers 1 minute after the paddle announcement.
Plan B:
If the forecasted conditions do not meet the criteria for a Relaxed paddle (winds < 8 knots) we will attempt to find a safer place to paddle.
Plot:
To view a plot for this paddle click here
Registration:
To sign up for this paddle please email Mike Teachman
The maximum number of paddlers for this paddle has been set to 12. There is room for 3 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.