Energizer Paddle - Esquimalt Lagoon to Sitting Lady Falls Paddle

Description

What:
A SISKA Energizer paddle from Esquimalt Lagoon to Sitting Lady Falls

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 Basic or equivalent experience. For information about PC Levels click here.
The total distance of this paddle is estimated to be approximately 0.00nm.

When:
Monday, December 11th, 2023. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am

Where:
We will launch at Esquimalt Lagoon. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.

Who:
This paddle will be led by Tim Frick For more information about this paddle email Tim Frick

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 will launch at Esquimalt Lagoon near the washrooms at the southwest end. We’ll noodle past Albert Head lagoon, and around Albert Head and then into Witty’s Lagoon. In Witty’s Lagoon we’ll make our way up to Sitting Lady Falls for photo ops. Then back to the Laggon outer edge near the washrooms for lunch. On the way back we’ll take a similar route with the option of going out around Twin Island. Each way is about 4.5nm for a total of 9. Debrief afterwards at Serious coffee.
Plan B:
TBA

Plot:
There is no plot for this paddle at this time

Registration:
To sign up for this paddle please email Tim Frick
The maximum number of paddlers for this paddle has been set to 14. 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.