Description
What:
A SISKA Energizer paddle from Pedder Bay to Whirl Bay A low-tide trip to Whirl Bay traveling with the current
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 9.00nm.
When:
Saturday, July 26th, 2025. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am
Where:
We will launch at Pedder Bay. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.
Who:
This paddle will be led by Alexandra Lapierre Fortin For more information about this paddle email Alexandra Lapierre Fortin
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:
We will put in at Pedder Bay Marina. Launch fee is $15 per kayak.
We will follow the coast to Whirl Bay, taking Eemdyk Passage inside Bentinck Island. After rounding Christopher Point, we will carry on to Whirl Bay, where we will stop for lunch. On our return, we will paddle on the outside of Bentinck Island and then cross the mouth of Pedder Bay to paddle back on the north side of Pedder Bay.
Plan B:
An alternative route will be offered in the event of poor weather or demolition-related closure of the area.
Plot:
To view a plot for this paddle click here
Registration:
To sign up for this paddle please email Alexandra Lapierre Fortin
The maximum number of paddlers for this paddle has been set to 20. 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 Pedder Bay to Whirl Bay A low-tide trip to Whirl Bay traveling with the current
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 9.00nm.
When:
Saturday, July 26th, 2025. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am
Where:
We will launch at Pedder Bay. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.
Who:
This paddle will be led by Alexandra Lapierre Fortin For more information about this paddle email Alexandra Lapierre Fortin
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:
We will put in at Pedder Bay Marina. Launch fee is $15 per kayak.
We will follow the coast to Whirl Bay, taking Eemdyk Passage inside Bentinck Island. After rounding Christopher Point, we will carry on to Whirl Bay, where we will stop for lunch. On our return, we will paddle on the outside of Bentinck Island and then cross the mouth of Pedder Bay to paddle back on the north side of Pedder Bay.
Plan B:
An alternative route will be offered in the event of poor weather or demolition-related closure of the area.
Plot:
To view a plot for this paddle click here
Registration:
To sign up for this paddle please email Alexandra Lapierre Fortin
The maximum number of paddlers for this paddle has been set to 20. 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.