Relaxed Paddle - Island View Beach to James Island Circumnavigation Paddle

Description

What:
A SISKA Relaxed paddle from Island View Beach to James Island Circumnavigation Circumnavigate James Island

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 Level 1 or equivalent experience. For information about PC Levels click here.
The total distance of this paddle is estimated to be approximately 9.10nm.

When:
Sunday, April 24th, 2022. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am

Where:
We will launch at Island View Beach. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.

Who:
This paddle will be led by Vic Turkington For more information about this paddle email Vic Turkington

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:
Launch from Island View beach to SW tip of James Is. Paddle counterclockwise along the south bluff cliffs and around the sandy shores of the island. Have a relaxed lunch on a sandy NE beach. Continue round the tip of the island and down the west side of James Is. and then cross Cordova Channel back to launch site. This paddle is 9.1nm with 2 open water crossings.
Plan B:
A shoreline paddle along Sannichton spit

Plot:
To view a plot for this paddle click here

Registration:
There are no spots remaining for this paddle. A wait list is being kept.
To go on the wait listfor this paddle please email Vic Turkington

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.