Description
What:
A SISKA Energizer paddle from Oak Bay Marina to Discovery Island NEW MEMBERS PADDLE Discovery and Chatham Islands are a favourite destination for paddlers.
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 8.30nm.
When:
Saturday, February 18th, 2023. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am
Where:
We will launch at Oak Bay Marina. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.
Who:
This paddle will be led by Anton Cepeliauskas For more information about this paddle email Anton Cepeliauskas
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:
We will launch from the beach at the south end of the parking lot. Though the exact route will depend on conditions, the basic plan is to paddle out through the Chain Islands, and then across to Discovery and Chatham. Once in the islands we will likely paddle around the islands in a clockwise direction, stopping in Rudlin Bay (Discovery Island) for lunch. The total paddle length will likely be between 8 and 9 nm.
Plan B:
If the conditions are unfavourable to cross to Discovery, we may noodle along the shoreline towards Cadboro Bay/10 Mile Point, or towards McNeil and Gonzales bays, depending on wind direction and conditions.
Plot:
To view a plot for this paddle click here
Registration:
To sign up for this paddle please email Anton Cepeliauskas
The maximum number of paddlers for this paddle has been set to 11. 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 Oak Bay Marina to Discovery Island NEW MEMBERS PADDLE Discovery and Chatham Islands are a favourite destination for paddlers.
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 8.30nm.
When:
Saturday, February 18th, 2023. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am
Where:
We will launch at Oak Bay Marina. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.
Who:
This paddle will be led by Anton Cepeliauskas For more information about this paddle email Anton Cepeliauskas
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:
We will launch from the beach at the south end of the parking lot. Though the exact route will depend on conditions, the basic plan is to paddle out through the Chain Islands, and then across to Discovery and Chatham. Once in the islands we will likely paddle around the islands in a clockwise direction, stopping in Rudlin Bay (Discovery Island) for lunch. The total paddle length will likely be between 8 and 9 nm.
Plan B:
If the conditions are unfavourable to cross to Discovery, we may noodle along the shoreline towards Cadboro Bay/10 Mile Point, or towards McNeil and Gonzales bays, depending on wind direction and conditions.
Plot:
To view a plot for this paddle click here
Registration:
To sign up for this paddle please email Anton Cepeliauskas
The maximum number of paddlers for this paddle has been set to 11. 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.