Description
What:
A SISKA Light paddle from Fleming Beach to Victoria Harbour
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 Level 1 or equivalent experience. For information about PC Levels click here.
The total distance of this paddle is estimated to be approximately 4.80nm.
When:
Thursday, August 08th, 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:
Launch from Fleming Beach (Esquimalt Anglers) turning to follow the shore towards Victoria Harbour via Macaulay Point, Harrison Island, McLoughlin Point, Work Point, crossing from Berens Island to Shoal Point, passing Fisherman's Wharf to Laurel Point before crossing to Songhees Point for a brief rest stop. After a break we follow the shore around to Lime Bay (Spinnaker's Pub) and West Bay before backtracking from Work Point to Fleming Bay.
Here is a link to Transport Canada's Port of Victoria Traffic Scheme showing the only 2 locations where kayakers can transition from one shore to the other in Victoria Harbour : https://tc.canada.ca/sites/default/files/2021-04/Port%20of%20Victoria%20Traffic%20Scheme%202021-EN.pdf
Current may be present at Macaulay Point (max ebb at about 10am at Race Rocks), but otherwise the route is quite protected. The tide at Victoria Harbour is ebbing from 4' to 3' between 10am and 1pm.
Total paddling time should be around 2 - 3 hours including a rest stop.
There are washrooms at Fleming Bay.
Please make sure to park before unloading kayaks at the launch site. We have to keep the area around the boat launch clear for vehicles & trailers.
Any questions, please contact the paddle leader.
Plan B:
TBA - Wind conditions will determine if the paddle proceeds as planned or if it is rescheduled to other location.
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 8. There is room for 1 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 Light paddle from Fleming Beach to Victoria Harbour
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 Level 1 or equivalent experience. For information about PC Levels click here.
The total distance of this paddle is estimated to be approximately 4.80nm.
When:
Thursday, August 08th, 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:
Launch from Fleming Beach (Esquimalt Anglers) turning to follow the shore towards Victoria Harbour via Macaulay Point, Harrison Island, McLoughlin Point, Work Point, crossing from Berens Island to Shoal Point, passing Fisherman's Wharf to Laurel Point before crossing to Songhees Point for a brief rest stop. After a break we follow the shore around to Lime Bay (Spinnaker's Pub) and West Bay before backtracking from Work Point to Fleming Bay.
Here is a link to Transport Canada's Port of Victoria Traffic Scheme showing the only 2 locations where kayakers can transition from one shore to the other in Victoria Harbour : https://tc.canada.ca/sites/default/files/2021-04/Port%20of%20Victoria%20Traffic%20Scheme%202021-EN.pdf
Current may be present at Macaulay Point (max ebb at about 10am at Race Rocks), but otherwise the route is quite protected. The tide at Victoria Harbour is ebbing from 4' to 3' between 10am and 1pm.
Total paddling time should be around 2 - 3 hours including a rest stop.
There are washrooms at Fleming Bay.
Please make sure to park before unloading kayaks at the launch site. We have to keep the area around the boat launch clear for vehicles & trailers.
Any questions, please contact the paddle leader.
Plan B:
TBA - Wind conditions will determine if the paddle proceeds as planned or if it is rescheduled to other location.
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 8. There is room for 1 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.