Description
What:
A SISKA Energizer paddle from Spirit Bay to Whirl Bay Follow the coast from Spirit Bay to Whirl Bay, cross to Aldridge or Creyke
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 0.00nm.
When:
Saturday, July 05th, 2025. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am
Where:
We will launch at Spirit Bay. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.
Who:
This paddle will be led by Bj Porter For more information about this paddle email Bj Porter
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:
Noodle the coastline from Spirit Bay to Whirl Bay, where we will have lunch. Cross to Aldridge or Creyke Point and then noodle back to our launch site.
Plan B:
Launch from Whiffin Spit and circumnavigate the Sooke Basin. (On Friday it was decided to adopt Plan B, because of expected winds of 15 or more easterly on Plan A's route.)
Plot:
There is no plot for this paddle at this time
Registration:
To sign up for this paddle please email Bj Porter
The maximum number of paddlers for this paddle has been set to 13. There is room for 8 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 Spirit Bay to Whirl Bay Follow the coast from Spirit Bay to Whirl Bay, cross to Aldridge or Creyke
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 0.00nm.
When:
Saturday, July 05th, 2025. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am
Where:
We will launch at Spirit Bay. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.
Who:
This paddle will be led by Bj Porter For more information about this paddle email Bj Porter
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:
Noodle the coastline from Spirit Bay to Whirl Bay, where we will have lunch. Cross to Aldridge or Creyke Point and then noodle back to our launch site.
Plan B:
Launch from Whiffin Spit and circumnavigate the Sooke Basin. (On Friday it was decided to adopt Plan B, because of expected winds of 15 or more easterly on Plan A's route.)
Plot:
There is no plot for this paddle at this time
Registration:
To sign up for this paddle please email Bj Porter
The maximum number of paddlers for this paddle has been set to 13. There is room for 8 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.