Relaxed Paddle - Agate Lane to Margaret Bay Paddle

Description

What:
A SISKA Relaxed paddle from Agate Lane to Margaret Bay Shoreline paddle, from Agate Beach in Cordova Bay to Margaret Beach

Skill Level:
This paddle is rated as a Relaxed Paddle because of its modest pace, relatively safe environment and social component. 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 6.00nm.

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

Where:
We will launch at Agate Lane. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.

Who:
This paddle will be led by Jane Jacek For more information about this paddle email Jane Jacek

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:
Rarely travelled route. We will paddle the shoreline from Agate Beach in Cordova Bay to Margaret Beach located just past Mt Douglas beach. We will have lunch at Margaret Bay.
If there is an easterly or southeasterly wind on the day, launching/landing may face dumping surf at high tide on the steep beach. If so, we will go to Plan B

Plan B:
Telegraph Cove in Cadboro Bay to Margaret Beach , shoreline paddle

Plot:
There is no plot for this paddle at this time

Registration:
Registration for this paddle is closed as there are no spots remaining.

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.