Relaxed Paddle - Brentwood Bay Ferry Wharf to Mackenzie Bight Paddle

Description

What:
A SISKA Relaxed paddle from Brentwood Bay Ferry Wharf to Mackenzie Bight A Relaxed paddle in the 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, February 07th, 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 Liz Lilly 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:
Strong currents elsewhere mean we will take Relaxed Refuge in Saanich Inlet. From Brentwood Ferry Wharf this trip crosses to Willis Point and follows the coastline to Mackenzie Bight. After lunch, depending upon energy levels, there may be side excursion into the protected waters of Todd Inlet before returning to the put in.
Plan B:
TBA

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 3 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