Description
What:
A SISKA Relaxed paddle from Willows Beach to Oak Bay Intertidal Exploration A paddle focused on exploring the intertidal zone of Oak Bay
Skill Level:
This paddle is rated as a Relaxed Paddle because of its modest pace, relatively safe environment and social component. To understand this designation better, please read SISKA's Paddle Guidelines
Paddlers taking part in this paddle are required to have PC Basic or equivalent experience. For information about PC Levels click here.
The total distance of this paddle is estimated to be approximately 1.40nm.
When:
Sunday, May 07th, 2023. Meet at the launchsite by 09:00am to be on the water by 09:30am
Where:
We will launch at Willows Beach. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.
Who:
This paddle will be led by Mike Jackson For more information about this paddle email Mike Jackson
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 have a low tide of 0.25m at around noon this day. We will meet at the beach in front of the tea house for a talk about tides and intertidal life and then head out into the bay to look at the life exposed and near the surface.
Plan B:
If it is too windy in Oak Bay, we may look for another location.
Plot:
To view a plot for this paddle click here
Registration:
To sign up for this paddle please email Mike Jackson
The maximum number of paddlers for this paddle has been set to 9. 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 Relaxed paddle from Willows Beach to Oak Bay Intertidal Exploration A paddle focused on exploring the intertidal zone of Oak Bay
Skill Level:
This paddle is rated as a Relaxed Paddle because of its modest pace, relatively safe environment and social component. To understand this designation better, please read SISKA's Paddle Guidelines
Paddlers taking part in this paddle are required to have PC Basic or equivalent experience. For information about PC Levels click here.
The total distance of this paddle is estimated to be approximately 1.40nm.
When:
Sunday, May 07th, 2023. Meet at the launchsite by 09:00am to be on the water by 09:30am
Where:
We will launch at Willows Beach. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.
Who:
This paddle will be led by Mike Jackson For more information about this paddle email Mike Jackson
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 have a low tide of 0.25m at around noon this day. We will meet at the beach in front of the tea house for a talk about tides and intertidal life and then head out into the bay to look at the life exposed and near the surface.
Plan B:
If it is too windy in Oak Bay, we may look for another location.
Plot:
To view a plot for this paddle click here
Registration:
To sign up for this paddle please email Mike Jackson
The maximum number of paddlers for this paddle has been set to 9. 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.