Description
What:
A SISKA Light paddle from Telegraph Cove to Gordon Head (Glencoe Cove)
Skill Level:
This paddle is rated as a Light Paddle and will follow the same rules as a Relaxed Paddles with regard to current, wind, waves and crossings.. 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 5.20nm.
When:
Thursday, May 16th, 2024. 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 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:
Paddle out of Telegraph Cove and poke along the shoreline towards Glencoe Cove and Gordon Point watching for seals and seabirds along the way, passing some interesting sea-caves. A brief rest stop at Glencoe Cove Park before noodling our way back to Telegraph cove. Current shouldn't be an issue with only a slight flood / ebb predicted for Baynes Channel (as measured at Race Rocks 0.2 kts flood at 1013hrs and max ebb of 2.6 kts at 1458hrs ...Baynes Channel runs about 75% of Race Rocks current). No washroom facilities at Telegraph Cove or Glencoe Cove. Anyone with questions please contact the Paddle Leader.
Plan B:
TBA - a favourable wind forecast will determine if this paddle goes out as planned or if an alternative site is chosen (e.g. Brentwood Bay to Tod Inlet).
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
All paddlers must have submitted proof of vaccination in order to take part in this paddle.
A SISKA Light paddle from Telegraph Cove to Gordon Head (Glencoe Cove)
Skill Level:
This paddle is rated as a Light Paddle and will follow the same rules as a Relaxed Paddles with regard to current, wind, waves and crossings.. 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 5.20nm.
When:
Thursday, May 16th, 2024. 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 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:
Paddle out of Telegraph Cove and poke along the shoreline towards Glencoe Cove and Gordon Point watching for seals and seabirds along the way, passing some interesting sea-caves. A brief rest stop at Glencoe Cove Park before noodling our way back to Telegraph cove. Current shouldn't be an issue with only a slight flood / ebb predicted for Baynes Channel (as measured at Race Rocks 0.2 kts flood at 1013hrs and max ebb of 2.6 kts at 1458hrs ...Baynes Channel runs about 75% of Race Rocks current). No washroom facilities at Telegraph Cove or Glencoe Cove. Anyone with questions please contact the Paddle Leader.
Plan B:
TBA - a favourable wind forecast will determine if this paddle goes out as planned or if an alternative site is chosen (e.g. Brentwood Bay to Tod Inlet).
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
All paddlers must have submitted proof of vaccination in order to take part in this paddle.