Description
What:
A SISKA Relaxed paddle from Brentwood Bay Ferry Wharf to Mackenzie Bight A shoreline paddle to start the New Year in lovely Saanich Inlet
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 5.50nm.
When:
Saturday, January 10th, 2026. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am
Where:
We will launch at Brentwood Bay Ferry Wharf. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.
Who:
This paddle will be led by Alan Campbell 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 relaxed paddle will follow the shoreline around the end of Willis Point to Mackenzie Bight with several stops to appreciate the unique features of Saanich Inlet.
We'll launch at the small beach accessed through the little park at the bottom of Verdier Avenue, just before the Ferry Wharf. It's very civilized - there are even heated toilet facilities there! The tide will be high when we set out with little or no beach so be prepared to pack your boat in shallow water. We won't feel the ebb current much on our route, but the tide level will drop throughout the paddling day. We'll maintain a steady but relaxed pace on this 5.5 nm paddle, heading south around Brentwood Bay, then out to Willis Point and along the Saanich Inlet shoreline to MacKenzie Bight for lunch and to stretch our legs. There is a pit toilet just up the nearby hiking trail, and some nice rocky ledges to explore by the water. After our stop we'll paddle back along the shore to Brentwood Bay once more. The hike back up the short paved pathway is just another opportunity to tone up after any holiday excesses!
Plan B:
If the winds are too strong in Saanich Inlet we'll stick to the Brentwood Bay shoreline and explore Tod Inlet.
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 10. There is room for 4 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 Relaxed paddle from Brentwood Bay Ferry Wharf to Mackenzie Bight A shoreline paddle to start the New Year in lovely Saanich Inlet
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 5.50nm.
When:
Saturday, January 10th, 2026. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am
Where:
We will launch at Brentwood Bay Ferry Wharf. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.
Who:
This paddle will be led by Alan Campbell 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 relaxed paddle will follow the shoreline around the end of Willis Point to Mackenzie Bight with several stops to appreciate the unique features of Saanich Inlet.
We'll launch at the small beach accessed through the little park at the bottom of Verdier Avenue, just before the Ferry Wharf. It's very civilized - there are even heated toilet facilities there! The tide will be high when we set out with little or no beach so be prepared to pack your boat in shallow water. We won't feel the ebb current much on our route, but the tide level will drop throughout the paddling day. We'll maintain a steady but relaxed pace on this 5.5 nm paddle, heading south around Brentwood Bay, then out to Willis Point and along the Saanich Inlet shoreline to MacKenzie Bight for lunch and to stretch our legs. There is a pit toilet just up the nearby hiking trail, and some nice rocky ledges to explore by the water. After our stop we'll paddle back along the shore to Brentwood Bay once more. The hike back up the short paved pathway is just another opportunity to tone up after any holiday excesses!
Plan B:
If the winds are too strong in Saanich Inlet we'll stick to the Brentwood Bay shoreline and explore Tod Inlet.
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 10. There is room for 4 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