Description
What:
A SISKA Energizer paddle from Spirit Bay to Cabin Point A scenic autumn paddle to Cabin Point
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.
The total distance of this paddle is estimated to be approximately 8.92nm.
When:
Saturday, October 25th, 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 Alexandra Lapierre Fortin For more information about this paddle click here
To sign uo for this paddle please read the information & use the link under Registration: below
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:
This paddle takes out and around the lovely shoreline of Becher Bay and then along the exposed shoreline of East Sooke Park. We will paddle past Alderidge Point and Beechey Head in the park on our way towards Cabin Point. The shoreline of East Sooke Park has lots of interest with various rock outcrops and channels. This area of the shoreline can get some influences of the open ocean with some potential for ocean swell.
We will lunch at the small, protected beach Cabin Pt. and return the way we came.
Please be aware that this area can have strong currents and active water. You should have a strong forward stroke and be prepared to encounter some current and dynamic water along the way. Full immersion gear is required on this paddle.
Plan B:
Tour of Sooke Basin. We will meet at 9:30 at Cooper’s Cove kayak launch and aim to be on the water around 10:00. A counterclockwise tour of Sooke Basin is about 8 nautical miles long. We will have the option to poke our noses up Sooke River, and we will have lunch by Anderson Cove
Plot:
To view a plot for this paddle click here
Registration:
To sign up for this paddle click here
The maximum number of paddlers for this paddle has been set to 12. There is room for 5 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
A SISKA Energizer paddle from Spirit Bay to Cabin Point A scenic autumn paddle to Cabin Point
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.
The total distance of this paddle is estimated to be approximately 8.92nm.
When:
Saturday, October 25th, 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 Alexandra Lapierre Fortin For more information about this paddle click here
To sign uo for this paddle please read the information & use the link under Registration: below
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:
This paddle takes out and around the lovely shoreline of Becher Bay and then along the exposed shoreline of East Sooke Park. We will paddle past Alderidge Point and Beechey Head in the park on our way towards Cabin Point. The shoreline of East Sooke Park has lots of interest with various rock outcrops and channels. This area of the shoreline can get some influences of the open ocean with some potential for ocean swell.
We will lunch at the small, protected beach Cabin Pt. and return the way we came.
Please be aware that this area can have strong currents and active water. You should have a strong forward stroke and be prepared to encounter some current and dynamic water along the way. Full immersion gear is required on this paddle.
Plan B:
Tour of Sooke Basin. We will meet at 9:30 at Cooper’s Cove kayak launch and aim to be on the water around 10:00. A counterclockwise tour of Sooke Basin is about 8 nautical miles long. We will have the option to poke our noses up Sooke River, and we will have lunch by Anderson Cove
Plot:
To view a plot for this paddle click here
Registration:
To sign up for this paddle click here
The maximum number of paddlers for this paddle has been set to 12. There is room for 5 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