Description
What:
A SISKA Relaxed paddle from Island View Beach to James Island Circumnavigation This nearby Gulf Island paddle features both beauty and history!
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 9.10nm.
When:
Sunday, March 01st, 2026. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am
Where:
We will launch at Island View Beach. 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:
The plan is to paddle from Island View Beach (IVB) and circumnavigate James Island in a counter-clockwise direction. This counter-clockwise route takes advantage of the paddling day's light currents in this area. Since it involves two crossings of Cordova Channel (1 nm) and the total distance is 9.1 nm this is a chance for Relaxed level paddlers to step up their game into the Energizer range. If needed, frequent sandy beach landing sites are available along the way.
After launching we will head to the SW tip of James I and paddle E along the sand-cliffs at the S end of the Island, then N past the beautiful beaches and old dock on the E shore of James I, around the NE corner and continue W to the sandy beach before the NW point for lunch. Afterward we will continue around the marker at the NW tip and S down the W side of James I before re-crossing Cordova Channel to a point S of Cordova Spit and then along the IVB shoreline back to our launch site.
Tides (Sidney): LT 1006 8.2', HT 1357 9.1', LT 2115 1.5'
Currents (Sidney Channel): max ebb 0807 -1.6 kts, slack 1156, max flood 1333 +0.5 kts, slack 1540
Plan B:
As of Feb 22, predictions are for light N winds but, if wind forecasts closer to March 1st are too strong for us to safely complete this paddle, a more protected route will be proposed instead, ideally in the Central/North Saanich Peninsula area.
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 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 Island View Beach to James Island Circumnavigation This nearby Gulf Island paddle features both beauty and history!
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 9.10nm.
When:
Sunday, March 01st, 2026. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am
Where:
We will launch at Island View Beach. 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:
The plan is to paddle from Island View Beach (IVB) and circumnavigate James Island in a counter-clockwise direction. This counter-clockwise route takes advantage of the paddling day's light currents in this area. Since it involves two crossings of Cordova Channel (1 nm) and the total distance is 9.1 nm this is a chance for Relaxed level paddlers to step up their game into the Energizer range. If needed, frequent sandy beach landing sites are available along the way.
After launching we will head to the SW tip of James I and paddle E along the sand-cliffs at the S end of the Island, then N past the beautiful beaches and old dock on the E shore of James I, around the NE corner and continue W to the sandy beach before the NW point for lunch. Afterward we will continue around the marker at the NW tip and S down the W side of James I before re-crossing Cordova Channel to a point S of Cordova Spit and then along the IVB shoreline back to our launch site.
Tides (Sidney): LT 1006 8.2', HT 1357 9.1', LT 2115 1.5'
Currents (Sidney Channel): max ebb 0807 -1.6 kts, slack 1156, max flood 1333 +0.5 kts, slack 1540
Plan B:
As of Feb 22, predictions are for light N winds but, if wind forecasts closer to March 1st are too strong for us to safely complete this paddle, a more protected route will be proposed instead, ideally in the Central/North Saanich Peninsula area.
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 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