Description
What:
A SISKA Energizer paddle from Albert Head to Wittys Lagoon and Sitting Lady Falls
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 7.50nm.
When:
Sunday, February 05th, 2023. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am
Where:
We will launch at Albert Head. 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 the Albert Head Lagoon Regional Park. We'll launch and head along the shoreline toward Witty's Lagoon. We'll round Albert Head and continue following the shoreline into Witty's Lagoon to see the falls. There are some fun rocks to play in along the way. Any paddler playing in the rocks MUST wear a helmet. Lunch will be on the beach outside the lagoon (where there are picnic tables and toilets). After lunch we'll paddle around the Haystock Islets and return to our starting point following the shoreline.
Note: it can be wavy when rounding Albert Head. Strong PC1 skills are needed.
Plan B:
If the forecasted conditions for this paddle exceed the SISKA guidelines for an Energizer paddle (https://siska.ca/prod/docs_private/siska_docs/siska_paddle_guidelines.pdf) the paddle leader will find an alternate safe 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 15. There is room for 2 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 Albert Head to Wittys Lagoon and Sitting Lady Falls
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 7.50nm.
When:
Sunday, February 05th, 2023. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am
Where:
We will launch at Albert Head. 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 the Albert Head Lagoon Regional Park. We'll launch and head along the shoreline toward Witty's Lagoon. We'll round Albert Head and continue following the shoreline into Witty's Lagoon to see the falls. There are some fun rocks to play in along the way. Any paddler playing in the rocks MUST wear a helmet. Lunch will be on the beach outside the lagoon (where there are picnic tables and toilets). After lunch we'll paddle around the Haystock Islets and return to our starting point following the shoreline.
Note: it can be wavy when rounding Albert Head. Strong PC1 skills are needed.
Plan B:
If the forecasted conditions for this paddle exceed the SISKA guidelines for an Energizer paddle (https://siska.ca/prod/docs_private/siska_docs/siska_paddle_guidelines.pdf) the paddle leader will find an alternate safe 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 15. There is room for 2 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.