Description
What:
A SISKA Light paddle from Fleming Beach to Esquimalt Foreshore toward Fisgard Lighthouse
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, June 13th, 2024. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am
Where:
We will launch at Fleming Beach. 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 Flemming Bay (Mcaulay Point Park) exploring along the shore towards Victoria Harbour around Macaulay Point to visit 'Seal Island' (aka Harrison Island) before reversing course and paddling back past Flemming Bay and Saxe Point en route to the entrance to Esquimalt Harbour. We'll plan to cross over from Duntze Head to Fisgard Lighthouse (landing in the National Park requires paid admission, so no landing planned), then backtracking our way to the launch site at Flemming Beach. Crossing Esquimalt Harbour to the lighthouse requires calm seas and fair winds - that decision to be made during the paddle. Total paddling time should be around 3 hours beach-to-beach.
There is a washroom at Flemming Beach. No rest stop is planned, bring a snack you can eat while underway with sufficient water to remain hydrated.
There is lots of free parking at Flemming Beach. Park first, then carry / cart kayaks to the beach to the right of the boat ramp where we will launch - boaters using the ramp need all the space to maneuver their trailers and we want to stay on the good side of Esquimalt Angers.
Current is rarely an issue here, with the most current effect noticeable while rounding Macaulay Point. Tide is ebbing from early morning until 1430hrs with a 1.5 foot change between 1000 and 1430hrs. Anyone with questions please contact the paddle leader in advance.
Plan B:
Favourable wind conditions will determine if this paddle proceeds as planned or relocated.
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 10. 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
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 Light paddle from Fleming Beach to Esquimalt Foreshore toward Fisgard Lighthouse
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, June 13th, 2024. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am
Where:
We will launch at Fleming Beach. 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 Flemming Bay (Mcaulay Point Park) exploring along the shore towards Victoria Harbour around Macaulay Point to visit 'Seal Island' (aka Harrison Island) before reversing course and paddling back past Flemming Bay and Saxe Point en route to the entrance to Esquimalt Harbour. We'll plan to cross over from Duntze Head to Fisgard Lighthouse (landing in the National Park requires paid admission, so no landing planned), then backtracking our way to the launch site at Flemming Beach. Crossing Esquimalt Harbour to the lighthouse requires calm seas and fair winds - that decision to be made during the paddle. Total paddling time should be around 3 hours beach-to-beach.
There is a washroom at Flemming Beach. No rest stop is planned, bring a snack you can eat while underway with sufficient water to remain hydrated.
There is lots of free parking at Flemming Beach. Park first, then carry / cart kayaks to the beach to the right of the boat ramp where we will launch - boaters using the ramp need all the space to maneuver their trailers and we want to stay on the good side of Esquimalt Angers.
Current is rarely an issue here, with the most current effect noticeable while rounding Macaulay Point. Tide is ebbing from early morning until 1430hrs with a 1.5 foot change between 1000 and 1430hrs. Anyone with questions please contact the paddle leader in advance.
Plan B:
Favourable wind conditions will determine if this paddle proceeds as planned or relocated.
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 10. 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
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.