The plan is to launch from Oak Bay Marina, from the roadside across from the docks, and paddle across to the SW end of Chatham I, then N along that shore around Strongtide I, E to the Strait side of Chatham I, S down to the passage between Chatham and Discovery, then W through that and counter-clockwise around Discovery to Rudlin Bay for lunch.
After lunch we'll continue counter-clockwise around Discovery I, W again through the Discovery/Chatham channel, N up the interior Chatham channel and out 'The Slough' before setting a course back across to the Marina, staying N of the Chain Islets.
The total distance on this route is about 12 nm.
Route plan B
TBA
Safety reminders
Always dress for the possibility of immersion and please bring a drybag containing a spare change of clothes. The drybag goes in your kayak with you, not in your car at the launch site. Please bring a lunch or snacks and sufficient beverage to keep you hydrated, as well as a thermos of something warm. Your paddle leader will introduce the plan and make sure everyone is comfortable with the requirements. Please stay off the water until the group is ready. If you have a VHF radio please bring it with you.
SISKA · Paddle · Energizer
Printed Nov 9, 2026 10:59 AM · siska.ca/activities/1382
The plan is to launch from Oak Bay Marina, from the roadside across from the docks, and paddle across to the SW end of Chatham I, then N along that shore around Strongtide I, E to the Strait side of Chatham I, S down to the passage between Chatham and Discovery, then W through that and counter-clockwise around Discovery to Rudlin Bay for lunch.
After lunch we'll continue counter-clockwise around Discovery I, W again through the Discovery/Chatham channel, N up the interior Chatham channel and out 'The Slough' before setting a course back across to the Marina, staying N of the Chain Islets.
