Energizer Paddle - Telegraph Cove to Discovery Island Paddle

Description

What:
A SISKA Energizer paddle from Telegraph Cove to Discovery Island Note: This paddle takes place on Friday.

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 2 or equivalent experience. For information about PC Levels click here.
The total distance of this paddle is estimated to be approximately 12.00nm.

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

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

Who:
This paddle will be led by Edgar Hulatt For more information about this paddle email Edgar Hulatt

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 at Telegraph Cove and head over Baynes Channel to explore Chatham and Discovery Islands. Lunch at Rudlin Bay and return. Currents are expected to be neutral all day so we can choose our route as we go.
Plan B:
If there are strong winds we can either explore the coast north from Telegraph Cove or launch from Cadboro Bay and paddle/practise/play in the bay. Check with me before unloading your kayak.

Plot:
There is no plot for this paddle at this time

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 Edgar Hulatt

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.