Relaxed Paddle - Telegraph Cove to Margaret Bay Paddle

Description

What:
A SISKA Relaxed paddle from Telegraph Cove to Margaret Bay

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, January 25th, 2025. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am

Where:
We will launch at Telegraph Cove. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.

Who:
This paddle will be led by Joanne Nicolson For more information about this paddle email Joanne Nicolson

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:
We'll follow the Gordon Head coastline to Margaret Bay, noodling along. Lunch stop is at Cormorant Point at the north end of Margaret Bay.
Plan B:
Launch at Fleming Beach - Anglers Association. Paddle shoreline to Esquimalt Harbour. Into harbour and along to Cole Island. Lunch at the island and return to Fleming.

Plot:
To view a plot for this paddle click here

Registration:
To sign up for this paddle please email Joanne Nicolson
The maximum number of paddlers for this paddle has been set to 12. There is room for 9 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.