Description
What:
A SISKA Energizer paddle from Fleming Beach to Equimalt Harbour/Cole Island/Portage Park Leisurely paddle that is mostly protected once in Esquimalt Harbour.
Skill Level:
This paddle is rated as an Energizer Paddle because of its distance and open water crossings and possible current. To understand this designation better, please read SISKA's Paddle Guidelines.
The total distance of this paddle is estimated to be approximately 8.10nm.
When:
Saturday, March 14th, 2026. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am
Where:
We will launch at Fleming Beach. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.
Who:
This paddle will be led by Ginny Flood 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 is a borderline Relaxed/Energizer paddle. More sunshine in March means a possibility of a titch more wind on the water--making it an Energizer.
Those entering Esquimalt Harbour must report to the Harbour Master on VHF Channel 10 as they enter and again as they leave.
This trip may visit Cole Island which was the Royal Navy munitions storage facility in years gone by. There is a small platform used to gain access to this historic site which is open to the public. You must be comfortable exiting and entering your kayak from a dock. Lunch -may- be at Cole Island or at nearby Portage Park.
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 6. There is room for 2 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 Energizer paddle from Fleming Beach to Equimalt Harbour/Cole Island/Portage Park Leisurely paddle that is mostly protected once in Esquimalt Harbour.
Skill Level:
This paddle is rated as an Energizer Paddle because of its distance and open water crossings and possible current. To understand this designation better, please read SISKA's Paddle Guidelines.
The total distance of this paddle is estimated to be approximately 8.10nm.
When:
Saturday, March 14th, 2026. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am
Where:
We will launch at Fleming Beach. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.
Who:
This paddle will be led by Ginny Flood 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 is a borderline Relaxed/Energizer paddle. More sunshine in March means a possibility of a titch more wind on the water--making it an Energizer.
Those entering Esquimalt Harbour must report to the Harbour Master on VHF Channel 10 as they enter and again as they leave.
This trip may visit Cole Island which was the Royal Navy munitions storage facility in years gone by. There is a small platform used to gain access to this historic site which is open to the public. You must be comfortable exiting and entering your kayak from a dock. Lunch -may- be at Cole Island or at nearby Portage Park.
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 6. There is room for 2 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