Description
What:
A SISKA Energizer paddle from Brentwood Bay Ferry Wharf to Spectacle Falls A lovely paddle to Spectacle Falls with a stop at Mackenzie Bight for lunch
Skill Level:
This paddle is rated as an Energizer Paddle because of its distance and open water crossings and possible current. 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 7.90nm.
When:
Sunday, December 08th, 2024. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am
Where:
We will launch at Brentwood Bay Ferry Wharf. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.
Who:
This paddle will be led by Greg Rooney For more information about this paddle email Greg Rooney
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:
After a “beach†talk (there won’t be much beach, I’m afraid), we’ll paddle across Brentwood Bay to Willis Point before crossing Saanich Inlet to Sheppard Point and on too Spectacle Falls. There should be plenty of water in the falls. We’ll cross Squally reach to Mackenzie Bight for lunch on the beach or better, on the rocks. Then, a leisurely paddle home (inshallah) along the east side of Saanich inlet. The entire trip will be less than ten nautical miles. Dress for immersion and bring something hot for lunch and enough clothes to be warm.
There is parking at Verdier Park. We will retire to the Brentwood Bay Resort for beverages and a debrief.
Plan B:
The wind predictions are wild. If we need an alternative, we will head out of Brentwood Bay into Todd inlet and hug the shore to Mackenzie Bight.
Plot:
To view a plot for this paddle click here
Registration:
To sign up for this paddle please email Greg Rooney
The maximum number of paddlers for this paddle has been set to 10. 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 Energizer paddle from Brentwood Bay Ferry Wharf to Spectacle Falls A lovely paddle to Spectacle Falls with a stop at Mackenzie Bight for lunch
Skill Level:
This paddle is rated as an Energizer Paddle because of its distance and open water crossings and possible current. 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 7.90nm.
When:
Sunday, December 08th, 2024. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am
Where:
We will launch at Brentwood Bay Ferry Wharf. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.
Who:
This paddle will be led by Greg Rooney For more information about this paddle email Greg Rooney
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:
After a “beach†talk (there won’t be much beach, I’m afraid), we’ll paddle across Brentwood Bay to Willis Point before crossing Saanich Inlet to Sheppard Point and on too Spectacle Falls. There should be plenty of water in the falls. We’ll cross Squally reach to Mackenzie Bight for lunch on the beach or better, on the rocks. Then, a leisurely paddle home (inshallah) along the east side of Saanich inlet. The entire trip will be less than ten nautical miles. Dress for immersion and bring something hot for lunch and enough clothes to be warm.
There is parking at Verdier Park. We will retire to the Brentwood Bay Resort for beverages and a debrief.
Plan B:
The wind predictions are wild. If we need an alternative, we will head out of Brentwood Bay into Todd inlet and hug the shore to Mackenzie Bight.
Plot:
To view a plot for this paddle click here
Registration:
To sign up for this paddle please email Greg Rooney
The maximum number of paddlers for this paddle has been set to 10. 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.