Description
What:
A SISKA Energizer paddle from Telegraph Cove to Discovery Island Crossing of Baynes Channel followed by circumnavigation of Discovery
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 29th, 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 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:
Paddling between the two Chatham Islands we will circumnavigate Discovery Island clockwise, and time our return across Baynes Channel to be after 2:30 pm.
Plan B:
TBA
Plot:
To view a plot for this paddle click here
Registration:
To sign up for this paddle please email Bj Porter
The maximum number of paddlers for this paddle has been set to 12. 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 Telegraph Cove to Discovery Island Crossing of Baynes Channel followed by circumnavigation of Discovery
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 29th, 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 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:
Paddling between the two Chatham Islands we will circumnavigate Discovery Island clockwise, and time our return across Baynes Channel to be after 2:30 pm.
Plan B:
TBA
Plot:
To view a plot for this paddle click here
Registration:
To sign up for this paddle please email Bj Porter
The maximum number of paddlers for this paddle has been set to 12. 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.