Relaxed Paddle - Telegraph Cove to Intertidal Exploration Paddle

Description

What:
A SISKA Relaxed paddle from Telegraph Cove to Intertidal Exploration Explore the intertidal zone

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 1.00nm.

When:
Saturday, June 14th, 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 Debbie Leach For more information about this paddle email Debbie Leach

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:
With the ebb, low tide will be 0.8 feet @12:19h. Roger Botting will share his knowledge of underwater life. Be prepared for a slow pace. Bring a VHF radio and identification sheets such as the Salish Sea intertidal invertebrates and sea weeds/grasses if you can. We can stop at a beach for refreshments and a bio break.
Plan B:
Move to Telegraph Cove

Plot:
There is no plot for this paddle at this time

Registration:
To sign up for this paddle please email Debbie Leach
The maximum number of paddlers for this paddle has been set to 10. There is room for 1 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.