Description
What:
A SISKA Energizer paddle from Cedar to Valdez Island Cliffs & Blackberry Point
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 15.40nm.
When:
Saturday, May 25th, 2024. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am
Where:
We will launch at Cedar. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.
Who:
This paddle will be led by Dave Chater For more information about this paddle email Dave Chater
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:
NOTE - This is one of the longest paddles on the SISKA yearly calendar. The paddle is scheduled to be just over 15 nautical miles so as to take in Blackberry Point and the unique sandstone cliffs on Valdes Island. Paddlers on this trip should have a good level of skill/experience and fitness.
The plan is to leave the Cedar public launch point and cross over to Link Island. We will cruise along the west side of Link and DeCourcy Islands taking in the sculptured sandstone cliffs and their unique shorelines. We will then cross over Ruxton Passage to the west shores of Ruxton Island and continue to Whaleboat Passage. We will use this passage to transition between Ruxton and Pylades Islands to reach Pylades Channel.
We will use this transition to pause and make a decision to go further to Blackberry Point for lunch or stop at Pylades for lunch. Our destination after lunch is the significant sandstone cliffs and galleries along the west side of Valdes Island.
After cruising the Valdes Cliffs - we will cross over back to the east side of DeCourcy and past Pirates Cove Marine Park. We will continue along DeCourcy Island before turning left to go through the very narrow gap between DeCourcy and Link Islands before our final push back to the Cedar launch.
Afte the paddle, we can debrief at the Wheatsheaf Pub in 'downtown' Cedar.
Plan B:
TBA
Plot:
To view a plot for this paddle click here
Registration:
To sign up for this paddle please email Dave Chater
The maximum number of paddlers for this paddle has been set to 10. There is room for 2 paddler(s).
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 Cedar to Valdez Island Cliffs & Blackberry Point
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 15.40nm.
When:
Saturday, May 25th, 2024. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am
Where:
We will launch at Cedar. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.
Who:
This paddle will be led by Dave Chater For more information about this paddle email Dave Chater
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:
NOTE - This is one of the longest paddles on the SISKA yearly calendar. The paddle is scheduled to be just over 15 nautical miles so as to take in Blackberry Point and the unique sandstone cliffs on Valdes Island. Paddlers on this trip should have a good level of skill/experience and fitness.
The plan is to leave the Cedar public launch point and cross over to Link Island. We will cruise along the west side of Link and DeCourcy Islands taking in the sculptured sandstone cliffs and their unique shorelines. We will then cross over Ruxton Passage to the west shores of Ruxton Island and continue to Whaleboat Passage. We will use this passage to transition between Ruxton and Pylades Islands to reach Pylades Channel.
We will use this transition to pause and make a decision to go further to Blackberry Point for lunch or stop at Pylades for lunch. Our destination after lunch is the significant sandstone cliffs and galleries along the west side of Valdes Island.
After cruising the Valdes Cliffs - we will cross over back to the east side of DeCourcy and past Pirates Cove Marine Park. We will continue along DeCourcy Island before turning left to go through the very narrow gap between DeCourcy and Link Islands before our final push back to the Cedar launch.
Afte the paddle, we can debrief at the Wheatsheaf Pub in 'downtown' Cedar.
Plan B:
TBA
Plot:
To view a plot for this paddle click here
Registration:
To sign up for this paddle please email Dave Chater
The maximum number of paddlers for this paddle has been set to 10. There is room for 2 paddler(s).
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.