Description
What:
A SISKA Energizer paddle from Whiffin Spit 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
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 9.60nm.
When:
Saturday, November 15th, 2025. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am
Where:
We will launch at Whiffin Spit. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.
Who:
This paddle will be led by Mike Teachman 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 is a beautiful shoreline paddle from Whiffen Spit to Cabin Point in East Sooke Park. If the ocean swell conditions permit we'll launch on the outside part of the spit, otherwise we'll launch on the Sooke Basin side. Lunch will be at Cabin Point. After lunch we'll paddle back, often taking a bit more a direct route. There is very limited parking at Whiffen Spit so we'll try to figure out some car pooling options. This is often a popular paddle, so to keep things fair I run a lottery if the paddle is over subscribed. I'll collect paddler names for a couple of days then do a random draw if the number of paddlers exceeds the trip limit (8 paddler limit).
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 add your name to the wait list for this paddle click here
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 Whiffin Spit 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
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 9.60nm.
When:
Saturday, November 15th, 2025. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am
Where:
We will launch at Whiffin Spit. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.
Who:
This paddle will be led by Mike Teachman 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 is a beautiful shoreline paddle from Whiffen Spit to Cabin Point in East Sooke Park. If the ocean swell conditions permit we'll launch on the outside part of the spit, otherwise we'll launch on the Sooke Basin side. Lunch will be at Cabin Point. After lunch we'll paddle back, often taking a bit more a direct route. There is very limited parking at Whiffen Spit so we'll try to figure out some car pooling options. This is often a popular paddle, so to keep things fair I run a lottery if the paddle is over subscribed. I'll collect paddler names for a couple of days then do a random draw if the number of paddlers exceeds the trip limit (8 paddler limit).
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 add your name to the wait list for this paddle click here
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