Description
What:
A SISKA Energizer paddle from Swartz Bay/Barnacle Road Public Dock to Gulf Islands one-way return by ferry Paddle to Otter Bay, Pender Island and return by ferry to Swartz Bay
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.
The total distance of this paddle is estimated to be approximately 11.00nm.
When:
Saturday, July 29th, 2023. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am
Where:
We will launch at Swartz Bay/Barnacle Road Public Dock. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.
Who:
This paddle will be led by BJ Porter For more information about this paddle email BJ Porter
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:
Park at Barnacle Road (space permitting) or at the ferry terminal. Paddle to Otter Bay via Moresby, Portland, Pym and Knapp Islands aided by a flood tide. Lunch on Moresby; coffee at Otter Bay terminal. Return by ferry departing 3:35 pm, arriving Swartz Bay at 5:05 pm.
Plan B:
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 BJ Porter
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 Swartz Bay/Barnacle Road Public Dock to Gulf Islands one-way return by ferry Paddle to Otter Bay, Pender Island and return by ferry to Swartz Bay
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.
The total distance of this paddle is estimated to be approximately 11.00nm.
When:
Saturday, July 29th, 2023. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am
Where:
We will launch at Swartz Bay/Barnacle Road Public Dock. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.
Who:
This paddle will be led by BJ Porter For more information about this paddle email BJ Porter
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:
Park at Barnacle Road (space permitting) or at the ferry terminal. Paddle to Otter Bay via Moresby, Portland, Pym and Knapp Islands aided by a flood tide. Lunch on Moresby; coffee at Otter Bay terminal. Return by ferry departing 3:35 pm, arriving Swartz Bay at 5:05 pm.
Plan B:
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 BJ Porter
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.