Description
What:
A SISKA Relaxed paddle from Telegraph Cove to Margaret Bay
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.
The total distance of this paddle is estimated to be approximately 6.00nm.
When:
Sunday, January 11th, 2026. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am
Where:
We will launch at Telegraph Cove. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.
Who:
This paddle will be led by Craig Thomson 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:
Launch from Telegraph Bay (Cove) and follow the shoreline north along the Gordon Head waterfront to Margaret Bay watching for seals, otters, seabirds, and the sea-caves along the rocky shore. Stop for a stretch and a snack at Margaret Bay (or Glencoe Cove) before retracing our route back to the launch site. There are no washroom facilities at the launch or landing sites. Good parking available at Telegraph Bay. Possible debrief post-paddle at Moka House in Cadboro Bay.
Current prediction for Haro Strait shows a moderate ebb throughout the paddle window so we will get a bit of a push back to Telegraph Bay. Tide will be high at launch (around 3M) falling to about 2M by 100pm so there may not be much beach at Telegraph Bay for launch but there should be land on our return.
Expect cold temperatures in early January, so ensure you dress appropriately and bring something warm to eat and/or drink at the break. A spare pair of gloves for the return paddle can take the sting out of paddling in cold, wet gloves after the break.
Anyone with questions please contact the paddle leader at; Seakayak.Craig@gmail.com (don't reply to SISKA emails!)
Plan B:
TBA - wind strength and direction will determine if this paddle goes ahead, is relocated, or cancelled.
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 8. 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 Relaxed paddle from Telegraph Cove to Margaret Bay
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.
The total distance of this paddle is estimated to be approximately 6.00nm.
When:
Sunday, January 11th, 2026. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am
Where:
We will launch at Telegraph Cove. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.
Who:
This paddle will be led by Craig Thomson 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:
Launch from Telegraph Bay (Cove) and follow the shoreline north along the Gordon Head waterfront to Margaret Bay watching for seals, otters, seabirds, and the sea-caves along the rocky shore. Stop for a stretch and a snack at Margaret Bay (or Glencoe Cove) before retracing our route back to the launch site. There are no washroom facilities at the launch or landing sites. Good parking available at Telegraph Bay. Possible debrief post-paddle at Moka House in Cadboro Bay.
Current prediction for Haro Strait shows a moderate ebb throughout the paddle window so we will get a bit of a push back to Telegraph Bay. Tide will be high at launch (around 3M) falling to about 2M by 100pm so there may not be much beach at Telegraph Bay for launch but there should be land on our return.
Expect cold temperatures in early January, so ensure you dress appropriately and bring something warm to eat and/or drink at the break. A spare pair of gloves for the return paddle can take the sting out of paddling in cold, wet gloves after the break.
Anyone with questions please contact the paddle leader at; Seakayak.Craig@gmail.com (don't reply to SISKA emails!)
Plan B:
TBA - wind strength and direction will determine if this paddle goes ahead, is relocated, or cancelled.
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 8. 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