Description
What:
A SISKA Relaxed paddle from Brentwood Bay Ferry Wharf to RAFT UP Coles Bay (Re-Located due to wind)
Skill Level:
This paddle is rated as a Relaxed Paddle because of its modest pace, relatively safe environment and social component. 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 8.25nm.
When:
Saturday, June 01st, 2024. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am
Where:
We will launch at Brentwood Bay Ferry Wharf. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.
Who:
This paddle will be led by Craig Thomson For more information about this paddle email Craig Thomson
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:
Raft Up with Nanaimo Paddlers Club ... We will paddle out of Telegraph Cove and poke along the shoreline towards Glencoe Cove, Gordon Point, and stopping at Cormorant Point. We will watch for seals and seabirds along the way, passing some interesting sea-caves. Expect lunch at either Margaret's Bay or Glencoe Cove Park before noodling our way back to Telegraph cove. Current shouldn't be a factor with expected flood current at Race Rocks maxing out at just over 2 kts (http://www.dairiki.org/tides/daily.php/rac/2024-06-01) at about 10am slowing to slack around 1pm -- Baynes Channel runs about 75% of Race Rocks current. No washroom facilities at Telegraph Cove or Glencoe Cove. Please note: some of the available spaces will be held for guest paddlers from the Nanaimo club ... SISKA member confirmations will come out the week before the planned paddle. Anyone with questions please contact the Paddle Leader.
Plan B:
Going with Plan B due to winds along Gordon Head shoreline --- launching at the Brentwood Bay ferry dock paddling north along the shoreline to Coles Bay and return. Total distance approx 8 nautical miles.
Plot:
To view a plot for this paddle click here
Registration:
To sign up for this paddle please email Craig Thomson
The maximum number of paddlers for this paddle has been set to 9. 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
SISKA strongly encourages members to follow the latest provincial guidance regarding Covid-19. The latest BC guidance can be
found at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/vaccine/proof.
A SISKA Relaxed paddle from Brentwood Bay Ferry Wharf to RAFT UP Coles Bay (Re-Located due to wind)
Skill Level:
This paddle is rated as a Relaxed Paddle because of its modest pace, relatively safe environment and social component. 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 8.25nm.
When:
Saturday, June 01st, 2024. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am
Where:
We will launch at Brentwood Bay Ferry Wharf. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.
Who:
This paddle will be led by Craig Thomson For more information about this paddle email Craig Thomson
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:
Raft Up with Nanaimo Paddlers Club ... We will paddle out of Telegraph Cove and poke along the shoreline towards Glencoe Cove, Gordon Point, and stopping at Cormorant Point. We will watch for seals and seabirds along the way, passing some interesting sea-caves. Expect lunch at either Margaret's Bay or Glencoe Cove Park before noodling our way back to Telegraph cove. Current shouldn't be a factor with expected flood current at Race Rocks maxing out at just over 2 kts (http://www.dairiki.org/tides/daily.php/rac/2024-06-01) at about 10am slowing to slack around 1pm -- Baynes Channel runs about 75% of Race Rocks current. No washroom facilities at Telegraph Cove or Glencoe Cove. Please note: some of the available spaces will be held for guest paddlers from the Nanaimo club ... SISKA member confirmations will come out the week before the planned paddle. Anyone with questions please contact the Paddle Leader.
Plan B:
Going with Plan B due to winds along Gordon Head shoreline --- launching at the Brentwood Bay ferry dock paddling north along the shoreline to Coles Bay and return. Total distance approx 8 nautical miles.
Plot:
To view a plot for this paddle click here
Registration:
To sign up for this paddle please email Craig Thomson
The maximum number of paddlers for this paddle has been set to 9. 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
SISKA strongly encourages members to follow the latest provincial guidance regarding Covid-19. The latest BC guidance can be
found at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/vaccine/proof.