What:
A SISKA Relaxed paddle from Cooper Cove to Sooke Harbour tour A shoreline tour of the east end of Sooke Basin.

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 Level 1 or equivalent experience. For information about PC Levels click here.
The total distance of this paddle is estimated to be approximately 6.50nm.

When:
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am

Where:
We will launch at Cooper Cove. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.

Who:
This paddle will be led by Norman Noel For more information about this paddle email Norman Noel

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 launch while the tide is quite low at Cooper Cove and follow the shoreline clockwise around Hutchinson Cove and continue under the bridge into Roche Cove where we will stop for lunch and a break. After lunch we'll retrace the the route until we are opposite Lorimer Pt where we will make the .3 nm crossing to continue the route to our launch site. If you have a VHF radio (and know how to use it) please bring it along. This paddle is suitable for those wanting a sheltered route with a little more distance than a Light Paddle. Please bring suitable lunch or snacks and liquids and dress for possible immersion. Debriefing for those interested will follow at Stickleback Oceanfront Cider & Taphouse at Cooper Cove (they have non-alcoholic options and a kitchen). Approaching Cooper Cove in the morning, drivers are advised to continue past the cove and the Chevron gas station and make a left turn onto Laidlaw Rd to make their turn around.
Plan B:
TBA

Plot:
To view a plot for this paddle click here

Registration:
There are no spots remaining for this paddle. A wait list is being kept.
To go on the wait listfor this paddle please email Norman Noel
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.