Light Paddle - Cadboro Bay to Uplands Foreshore Paddle

Description

What:
A SISKA Light paddle from Cadboro Bay to Uplands Foreshore A paddle along the shore from Cadboro Bay to Oak Bay

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 3.00nm.

When:
Thursday, September 05th, 2024. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am

Where:
We will launch at Cadboro Bay. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.

Who:
This paddle will be led by Edgar Hulatt For more information about this paddle email Edgar Hulatt

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:
We will leave the beach at Cadboro Bay and make our way slowly along the shore towards Cattle Point and Oak Bay. We will see how far we get. Planning to be back at the launch site by lunch time.
We might come back via Flower Island
Plan B:
TBA

Plot:
To view a plot for this paddle click here

Registration:
To sign up for this paddle please email Edgar Hulatt
The maximum number of paddlers for this paddle has been set to 12. There is room for 5 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.