Description
What:
A SISKA Relaxed paddle from Brentwood Bay Ferry Wharf to Mackenzie Bight via Willis Point Brentwood Bay to McKenzie Bight
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 5.50nm.
When:
Saturday, February 08th, 2025. 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 Lynn Baier For more information about this paddle email Lynn Baier
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:
This is a relaxed paddle and does not cross Saanich Inlet to Bamberton. Depending on the appetite and energy of the group we can check out the marinas by following the shoreline, or cross directly to Willis Point and follow the shoreline to McKenzie Bight, where there is an easy landing and a pit toilet. We will return the way we came. Debrief at the Brentwood Inn.
Plan B:
The planned route is through Squally Reach, which is known for active water on a southwesterly wind. If that is the case, we will do a thorough exploration of the marinas and Tod Inlet and out to Willis Point and back. Going in a northerly direction as an add on could also be a possibility. As this is a relaxed paddle, nothing heroic will be attempted.
Plot:
To view a plot for this paddle click here
Registration:
To sign up for this paddle please email Lynn Baier
The maximum number of paddlers for this paddle has been set to 10. There is room for 6 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 Relaxed paddle from Brentwood Bay Ferry Wharf to Mackenzie Bight via Willis Point Brentwood Bay to McKenzie Bight
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 5.50nm.
When:
Saturday, February 08th, 2025. 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 Lynn Baier For more information about this paddle email Lynn Baier
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:
This is a relaxed paddle and does not cross Saanich Inlet to Bamberton. Depending on the appetite and energy of the group we can check out the marinas by following the shoreline, or cross directly to Willis Point and follow the shoreline to McKenzie Bight, where there is an easy landing and a pit toilet. We will return the way we came. Debrief at the Brentwood Inn.
Plan B:
The planned route is through Squally Reach, which is known for active water on a southwesterly wind. If that is the case, we will do a thorough exploration of the marinas and Tod Inlet and out to Willis Point and back. Going in a northerly direction as an add on could also be a possibility. As this is a relaxed paddle, nothing heroic will be attempted.
Plot:
To view a plot for this paddle click here
Registration:
To sign up for this paddle please email Lynn Baier
The maximum number of paddlers for this paddle has been set to 10. There is room for 6 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.