Description
What:
A SISKA Relaxed paddle from Brentwood Bay Ferry Wharf to Mackenzie Bight
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 Basic or equivalent experience. For information about PC Levels click here.
The total distance of this paddle is estimated to be approximately 5.50nm.
When:
Sunday, April 14th, 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 Gary Jacek For more information about this paddle email Gary Jacek
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:
Spring is Here! Time to seek out the wildflowers on the shores and islets of Saanich Inlet.
We'll launch from the parkside beach located just south of the Brentwood Bay ferry terminal.
There are washrooms located next to the small parking lot at the park.
Please unload and move your vehicle a bit further away so as not to impede other park users or the ferry lineup.
We'll make the short crossing to Willis Point and handrail along the east shore of Saanich Inlet to reach our lunch stop at Mackenzie Bight.
Reversing course, we'll paddle back to Brentwood Bay, with a short excursion into Todd Inlet if energy levels permit. This is an all paddlers or no paddlers decision.
Plan B:
If wind dictates, we may decamp for a launch at Telegraph Bay (locals call it Telegraph Cove, but that cove is located on northern Vancouver Island...just sayin') From Telegraph Cove, we'll handrail the Gordon Head shore towards Mt Douglas, with a lunch stop at either Glencoe Cove or Margaret Bay. At Margaret Bay, see if you can find the saltwater swimming pool, once a part of the Strangewood Estate.
Plot:
To view a plot for this paddle click here
Registration:
To sign up for this paddle please email Gary Jacek
The maximum number of paddlers for this paddle has been set to 11. There is room for 2 paddler(s).
Note: Preregistration of any SISKA paddle is mandatory and any required waiver(s) must be completed prior to the day of the paddle. The paddle leader will turn away any paddler, member or non member, that is not already on the paddle manifest with a signed electronic waiver on file
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 Mackenzie Bight
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 Basic or equivalent experience. For information about PC Levels click here.
The total distance of this paddle is estimated to be approximately 5.50nm.
When:
Sunday, April 14th, 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 Gary Jacek For more information about this paddle email Gary Jacek
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:
Spring is Here! Time to seek out the wildflowers on the shores and islets of Saanich Inlet.
We'll launch from the parkside beach located just south of the Brentwood Bay ferry terminal.
There are washrooms located next to the small parking lot at the park.
Please unload and move your vehicle a bit further away so as not to impede other park users or the ferry lineup.
We'll make the short crossing to Willis Point and handrail along the east shore of Saanich Inlet to reach our lunch stop at Mackenzie Bight.
Reversing course, we'll paddle back to Brentwood Bay, with a short excursion into Todd Inlet if energy levels permit. This is an all paddlers or no paddlers decision.
Plan B:
If wind dictates, we may decamp for a launch at Telegraph Bay (locals call it Telegraph Cove, but that cove is located on northern Vancouver Island...just sayin') From Telegraph Cove, we'll handrail the Gordon Head shore towards Mt Douglas, with a lunch stop at either Glencoe Cove or Margaret Bay. At Margaret Bay, see if you can find the saltwater swimming pool, once a part of the Strangewood Estate.
Plot:
To view a plot for this paddle click here
Registration:
To sign up for this paddle please email Gary Jacek
The maximum number of paddlers for this paddle has been set to 11. There is room for 2 paddler(s).
Note: Preregistration of any SISKA paddle is mandatory and any required waiver(s) must be completed prior to the day of the paddle. The paddle leader will turn away any paddler, member or non member, that is not already on the paddle manifest with a signed electronic waiver on file
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.