Relaxed Paddle - Fleming Beach to RAFT UP Thetis Cove Paddle

Description

What:
A SISKA Relaxed paddle from Fleming Beach to RAFT UP Thetis Cove Esquimalt Harbour tour

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 8.00nm.

When:
Saturday, September 07th, 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 Debbie Leach For more information about this paddle email Debbie Leach

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:
From Fleming Beach we will follow the Esquimalt shore to Scrogg’s Rocks, cross Esquimalt Harbour to Fisgard light, then paddle up the western shore of the harbour. If possible, we will pause at Cole Island to tour the historic naval buildings. Lunch at Portage Park, then home past the navy base in Constance Cove. There are toilet facilities at Portage Park not at Cole Island.
Plan B:
TBA

Plot:
To view a plot for this paddle click here

Registration:
There are no spots remaining for this paddle. A wait list is being kept.
To go on the wait listfor this paddle please email Debbie Leach
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.