Description
What:
A SISKA Energizer paddle from Amherst to Portland Island Pretty much the reverse direction for the attached plot.
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, November 20th, 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 Gary Weeks For more information about this paddle email Gary Weeks
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:
Leave Amherst and head to Graham Rock marker. Head to Curteis Point on the way towards Page Passage where we can sweep by the west side of Fernie and Goudge Islands. Cross over to Fir Cone Point before crossing to the west and protected side of Pym Island. Then across Schute Passage to the Brackman Island ecological reserve. Around Kanaka Bluff to head up to Arbutus Point passing by Chads Island (which you could have purchased last year). Lunch at Arbutus Point. Head back via Moresby Passage through the Pellow Islets, across Princess Bay to regroup around Hood Island. Cross to Coal Island where we can observe if an abandoned dock is still beach bound on the north side of Coal. Around Charmer Point & along the shore to Kamal Point before crossing to Ker Island. Regroup at Byers Passage before heading across and back to Amherst. Coffee at The Roost for those who wish?
Plan B:
I am sure we can find some protected waters around Coal or Piers if the weather becomes too discouraging.
Plot:
To view a plot for this paddle click here
Registration:
To sign up for this paddle please email Gary Weeks
The maximum number of paddlers for this paddle has been set to 20. 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 Energizer paddle from Amherst to Portland Island Pretty much the reverse direction for the attached plot.
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, November 20th, 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 Gary Weeks For more information about this paddle email Gary Weeks
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:
Leave Amherst and head to Graham Rock marker. Head to Curteis Point on the way towards Page Passage where we can sweep by the west side of Fernie and Goudge Islands. Cross over to Fir Cone Point before crossing to the west and protected side of Pym Island. Then across Schute Passage to the Brackman Island ecological reserve. Around Kanaka Bluff to head up to Arbutus Point passing by Chads Island (which you could have purchased last year). Lunch at Arbutus Point. Head back via Moresby Passage through the Pellow Islets, across Princess Bay to regroup around Hood Island. Cross to Coal Island where we can observe if an abandoned dock is still beach bound on the north side of Coal. Around Charmer Point & along the shore to Kamal Point before crossing to Ker Island. Regroup at Byers Passage before heading across and back to Amherst. Coffee at The Roost for those who wish?
Plan B:
I am sure we can find some protected waters around Coal or Piers if the weather becomes too discouraging.
Plot:
To view a plot for this paddle click here
Registration:
To sign up for this paddle please email Gary Weeks
The maximum number of paddlers for this paddle has been set to 20. 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.