Energizer Paddle - Telegraph Cove to Discovery Island Paddle

Description

What:
A SISKA Energizer paddle from Telegraph Cove to Discovery Island Energiser paddle from Telegraph Cove to Discovery Island

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 9.50nm.

When:
Sunday, October 15th, 2023. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am

Where:
We will launch at Telegraph Cove. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.

Who:
This paddle will be led by Liz Lilly For more information about this paddle email Liz Lilly

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 Telegraph Cove at 9:30. OTW by 10:00AM. We will hug the shore to Cadboro Point then cross Baines Channel to Chatham. We will paddle down the east side of Chatham and Discovery and have lunch at Rudlin Bay. We will return along the west side of the islands
Plan B:
TBA

Plot:
To view a plot for this paddle click here

Registration:
To sign up for this paddle please email Liz Lilly
The maximum number of paddlers for this paddle has been set to 8. 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.