Description
What:
A SISKA Relaxed paddle from Amherst to Tsehum Harbour Tour
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 6.12nm.
When:
Saturday, October 11th, 2025. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am
Where:
We will launch at Amherst. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.
Who:
This paddle will be led by Tim Frick For more information about this paddle email Tim Frick
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:
After launching at Amherst beach access, we will noodle towards Roberts Bay and do a shoreline out of the bay. Then we’ll head into Tsehum Habou and fully explore every nook and cranny. It is a very high ide so we should be able to go all the way in. We’ll explore the north shore and then come back via the south shore. Lunch will be at the beach access just outside Blue Heron basin. The return to Amherst will be a direct route across Roberts Bay.
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 Tim Frick
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
A SISKA Relaxed paddle from Amherst to Tsehum Harbour Tour
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 6.12nm.
When:
Saturday, October 11th, 2025. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am
Where:
We will launch at Amherst. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.
Who:
This paddle will be led by Tim Frick For more information about this paddle email Tim Frick
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:
After launching at Amherst beach access, we will noodle towards Roberts Bay and do a shoreline out of the bay. Then we’ll head into Tsehum Habou and fully explore every nook and cranny. It is a very high ide so we should be able to go all the way in. We’ll explore the north shore and then come back via the south shore. Lunch will be at the beach access just outside Blue Heron basin. The return to Amherst will be a direct route across Roberts Bay.
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 Tim Frick
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