Description
What:
A SISKA Energizer paddle from Oak Bay Marina to Gonzales Bay Oak Bay marina to Gonzales Bay.
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 6.70nm.
When:
Sunday, April 20th, 2025. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am
Where:
We will launch at Oak Bay Marina. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.
Who:
This paddle will be led by Anton Cepeliauskas For more information about this paddle email Anton Cepeliauskas
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 shoreline from Oak Bay to Gonzales Beach his always interesting! We'll noodle along, exploring the various rocks and islets along the way. If conditions allow, we may take a detour out around scenic Trial Island. There is often some current through Enterprise Channel, so you should be comfortable with a bit of current and have a strong forward stroke. A lunch stop in Gonzales Bay with allow to to refuel for the trip back (washrooms are available on site).
A moderate ebb will predominate during the paddling day, so save some energy for the transit of Enterprise Channel back to Oak Bay Marina after lunch.
Plan B:
TBA
Plot:
To view a plot for this paddle click here
Registration:
To sign up for this paddle please email Anton Cepeliauskas
The maximum number of paddlers for this paddle has been set to 12. There is room for 3 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 Energizer paddle from Oak Bay Marina to Gonzales Bay Oak Bay marina to Gonzales Bay.
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 6.70nm.
When:
Sunday, April 20th, 2025. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am
Where:
We will launch at Oak Bay Marina. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.
Who:
This paddle will be led by Anton Cepeliauskas For more information about this paddle email Anton Cepeliauskas
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 shoreline from Oak Bay to Gonzales Beach his always interesting! We'll noodle along, exploring the various rocks and islets along the way. If conditions allow, we may take a detour out around scenic Trial Island. There is often some current through Enterprise Channel, so you should be comfortable with a bit of current and have a strong forward stroke. A lunch stop in Gonzales Bay with allow to to refuel for the trip back (washrooms are available on site).
A moderate ebb will predominate during the paddling day, so save some energy for the transit of Enterprise Channel back to Oak Bay Marina after lunch.
Plan B:
TBA
Plot:
To view a plot for this paddle click here
Registration:
To sign up for this paddle please email Anton Cepeliauskas
The maximum number of paddlers for this paddle has been set to 12. There is room for 3 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.