This is a really wonderful one way paddle. We will launch at the Maple Bay Rowing Club beach after shuttling as many cars as possible to Genoa Bay. Our route follows the shoreline down through Sansum Narrows. It’s a nearly wild experience. I have experienced orcas playing and hunting at the narrows, loads of intertidal life, and the usual seals and sea lions. Our debrief will be back at the local in Maple Bay. The shuttle takes about 20 minutes either way, so please aim to be at the launch around 9:00.
Route plan B
TBA
Safety reminders
Always dress for the possibility of immersion and please bring a drybag containing a spare change of clothes. The drybag goes in your kayak with you, not in your car at the launch site. Please bring a lunch or snacks and sufficient beverage to keep you hydrated, as well as a thermos of something warm. Your paddle leader will introduce the plan and make sure everyone is comfortable with the requirements. Please stay off the water until the group is ready. If you have a VHF radio please bring it with you.
SISKA · Paddle · Energizer
Printed Nov 9, 2026 11:01 AM · siska.ca/activities/1501
Maple Bay Rowing Club to Genoa Bay - RAFT UP - ONE WAY
Sunday, September 8, 2024 · 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Launch
Maple Bay Rowing ClubDimview St
Destination
Genoa Bay
Leader
Lynn Baier
Route plan A
This is a really wonderful one way paddle. We will launch at the Maple Bay Rowing Club beach after shuttling as many cars as possible to Genoa Bay. Our route follows the shoreline down through Sansum Narrows. It’s a nearly wild experience. I have experienced orcas playing and hunting at the narrows, loads of intertidal life, and the usual seals and sea lions. Our debrief will be back at the local in Maple Bay. The shuttle takes about 20 minutes either way, so please aim to be at the launch around 9:00.
