Description
What:
A SISKA Relaxed paddle from Oak Bay Marina to Gonzales
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 6.70nm.
When:
Sunday, December 07th, 2025. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am
Where:
We will launch at Oak Bay Marina. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.
Who:
This paddle will be led by Joanne Nicolson For more information about this paddle email Joanne Nicolson
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 route will handrail along the Oak Bay shoreline past Royal Victoria Golf Course, Kitty Islets and into Gonzales Bay where washrooms are available.
Plan B:
TBA
Plot:
To view a plot for this paddle click here
Registration:
To sign up for this paddle please email Joanne Nicolson
The maximum number of paddlers for this paddle has been set to 12. There is room for 12 paddler(s).
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 Oak Bay Marina to Gonzales
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 6.70nm.
When:
Sunday, December 07th, 2025. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am
Where:
We will launch at Oak Bay Marina. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.
Who:
This paddle will be led by Joanne Nicolson For more information about this paddle email Joanne Nicolson
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 route will handrail along the Oak Bay shoreline past Royal Victoria Golf Course, Kitty Islets and into Gonzales Bay where washrooms are available.
Plan B:
TBA
Plot:
To view a plot for this paddle click here
Registration:
To sign up for this paddle please email Joanne Nicolson
The maximum number of paddlers for this paddle has been set to 12. There is room for 12 paddler(s).
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.