Description
What:
A SISKA Energizer paddle from Island View Beach to D'Arcy Island (Cancelled) Island View Beach to D'Arcy Island and return.
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 10.00nm.
When:
Saturday, May 07th, 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 Bob Purdon For more information about this paddle email Bob Purdon
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:
Island View Beach boat-launch to James Island spot; then cross Sidney Channel to Sidney Island. Then paddle north across Hugh's Passage to campsite on east side of D'Arcy Island for Lunch. Likely go for a walk at lunch to view the remains of early 1900's Leper Colony. After lunch circle D'Arcy Island clockwise; then 3.5 nautical mile crossing east back to Island View Beach.
Plan B:
Plan B is to paddle out of Brentwood Bay Ferry landing site, across Saanich Inlet to Bamberton. Then either go south to Spectacle Falls and Mckenzie Bight (9.1 NM); or north to BC Ferry landing site at McPhail Pt ( 9.6 NM)
Plot:
To view a plot for this paddle click here
Registration:
To sign up for this paddle please email Bob Purdon
The maximum number of paddlers for this paddle has been set to 13. There is room for 1 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 Energizer paddle from Island View Beach to D'Arcy Island (Cancelled) Island View Beach to D'Arcy Island and return.
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 10.00nm.
When:
Saturday, May 07th, 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 Bob Purdon For more information about this paddle email Bob Purdon
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:
Island View Beach boat-launch to James Island spot; then cross Sidney Channel to Sidney Island. Then paddle north across Hugh's Passage to campsite on east side of D'Arcy Island for Lunch. Likely go for a walk at lunch to view the remains of early 1900's Leper Colony. After lunch circle D'Arcy Island clockwise; then 3.5 nautical mile crossing east back to Island View Beach.
Plan B:
Plan B is to paddle out of Brentwood Bay Ferry landing site, across Saanich Inlet to Bamberton. Then either go south to Spectacle Falls and Mckenzie Bight (9.1 NM); or north to BC Ferry landing site at McPhail Pt ( 9.6 NM)
Plot:
To view a plot for this paddle click here
Registration:
To sign up for this paddle please email Bob Purdon
The maximum number of paddlers for this paddle has been set to 13. There is room for 1 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.