Description
What:
A SISKA Energizer paddle from Cooper Cove to Roche Cove/Anderson Cove
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 7.90nm.
When:
Saturday, April 18th, 2026. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am
Where:
We will launch at Cooper 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:
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.
Plan B:
TBA - will depend on forecast wind direction and velocity.
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 13. 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 Cooper Cove to Roche Cove/Anderson Cove
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 7.90nm.
When:
Saturday, April 18th, 2026. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am
Where:
We will launch at Cooper 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:
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.
Plan B:
TBA - will depend on forecast wind direction and velocity.
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 13. 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