Depart from Cooper Cove paddling along the eastern shore of Sooke Basin into Roche Cove before making our way into Anderson Cove where we will stop for lunch before returning to Cooper Cove (probably) by way of the Goodridge Islands.
There are no washroom facilities at the launch or lunch locations.
Please note you can not turn left from Sooke Road (Hwy 14) into the parking lot at the Stickleback Taphouse. Proceed north until a safe/legal turn-around can be made so you can turn right into the parking lot at the Stickleback.
Tides start at a low of 0.6 feet at 1000hrs rising to about 1,5 feet by 1430hrs. Current is very rarely an issue paddling inside the protection of Sooke Basin.
Route plan B
TBA - will depend on forecast wind direction and velocity.
Safety reminders
Always dress for the possibility of immersion and please bring a drybag containing a spare change of clothes. The drybag goes in your kayak with you, not in your car at the launch site. Please bring a lunch or snacks and sufficient beverage to keep you hydrated, as well as a thermos of something warm. Your paddle leader will introduce the plan and make sure everyone is comfortable with the requirements. Please stay off the water until the group is ready. If you have a VHF radio please bring it with you.
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Printed Nov 8, 2026 9:15 AM · siska.ca/activities/1624
Cooper Cove to Anderson Cove - VIA ROCHE COVE
Saturday, April 18, 2026 · 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Launch
Cooper CoveCooper's Cove Kayak Launch
Destination
Anderson Cove
Distance
7.9 nm
Leader
Craig Thomson
Route plan A
Depart from Cooper Cove paddling along the eastern shore of Sooke Basin into Roche Cove before making our way into Anderson Cove where we will stop for lunch before returning to Cooper Cove (probably) by way of the Goodridge Islands.
There are no washroom facilities at the launch or lunch locations.
Please note you can not turn left from Sooke Road (Hwy 14) into the parking lot at the Stickleback Taphouse. Proceed north until a safe/legal turn-around can be made so you can turn right into the parking lot at the Stickleback.
Tides start at a low of 0.6 feet at 1000hrs rising to about 1,5 feet by 1430hrs. Current is very rarely an issue paddling inside the protection of Sooke Basin.
Route plan B
TBA - will depend on forecast wind direction and velocity.
Route map
Cooper Cove to Anderson Cove - VIA ROCHE COVE · Saturday, April 18, 2026
