Description
What:
A SISKA Relaxed paddle from Island View Beach to James Island Counterclockwise This paddle will take us around James Island
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.
The total distance of this paddle is estimated to be approximately 9.10nm.
When:
Sunday, March 09th, 2025. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am
Where:
We will launch at Island View Beach. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.
Who:
This paddle will be led by Konrad Sechley For more information about this paddle email Konrad Sechley
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:
The plan is to head out from Island View Beach and circumnavigate James Island. This trip will involve two crossings, each of about 1 Nautical Mile. The length of the paddle will be about 9.1 Nautical Miles. After launching from Island View beach we will head to the south-west tip of James Island and paddle counterclockwise along the sand-cliffs at the south end of the Island and past many beautiful beaches along the east shore. After lunch we will continue around the north tip and down the west side of James Island before crossing the Cordova Channel back to launch site.
In case you are in the market for an island, the Times Colonist reports (January 2025), that the 770 acre Island is valued at $57.526 million - the most valuable residential property in the capital region.
Plan B:
If the winds are from the south-east, we could paddle along the protected shore along the west side of the Saanich Peninsula - departing from Moses Point and heading south past Deep Cove and Towner Bay towards Pat Bay and have lunch at Pat Bay Park. Return trip approx 9 Nautical miles.
Plot:
To view a plot for this paddle click here
Registration:
To sign up for this paddle please email Konrad Sechley
The maximum number of paddlers for this paddle has been set to 10. There is room for 4 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 Island View Beach to James Island Counterclockwise This paddle will take us around James Island
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.
The total distance of this paddle is estimated to be approximately 9.10nm.
When:
Sunday, March 09th, 2025. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am
Where:
We will launch at Island View Beach. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.
Who:
This paddle will be led by Konrad Sechley For more information about this paddle email Konrad Sechley
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:
The plan is to head out from Island View Beach and circumnavigate James Island. This trip will involve two crossings, each of about 1 Nautical Mile. The length of the paddle will be about 9.1 Nautical Miles. After launching from Island View beach we will head to the south-west tip of James Island and paddle counterclockwise along the sand-cliffs at the south end of the Island and past many beautiful beaches along the east shore. After lunch we will continue around the north tip and down the west side of James Island before crossing the Cordova Channel back to launch site.
In case you are in the market for an island, the Times Colonist reports (January 2025), that the 770 acre Island is valued at $57.526 million - the most valuable residential property in the capital region.
Plan B:
If the winds are from the south-east, we could paddle along the protected shore along the west side of the Saanich Peninsula - departing from Moses Point and heading south past Deep Cove and Towner Bay towards Pat Bay and have lunch at Pat Bay Park. Return trip approx 9 Nautical miles.
Plot:
To view a plot for this paddle click here
Registration:
To sign up for this paddle please email Konrad Sechley
The maximum number of paddlers for this paddle has been set to 10. There is room for 4 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.