Description
What:
A SISKA Relaxed paddle from Willows Beach to Intertidal Exploration A relaxed paddle from Willows Beach to explore intertidal
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 5.00nm.
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 Willows Beach. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.
Who:
This paddle will be led by Delcie Mclellan 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:
With the very low tide of 0.3 m or 1.0 feet, it’s a good opportunity to explore the intertidal along the shoreline from Willows Beach. Paddlers are encouraged to share their knowledge of marine biology and local history, or anything else that might be of interest.
The plan is to noodle the shoreline along Willows beach towards Mary Tod island which we’ll paddle around, then head to Cattle Point and continue noodling along the shoreline through Uplands to Gyro Park at Cadboro Bay beach for lunch. We’ll retrace our steps, meandering back, seeing what we missed, although by then the tide will be rising slowly so we might not see as much. The distance is about 5 nm so it’ll be a very relaxed paddle. We’ll debrief at the OB Marina coffee shop.
Plan B:
TBA
Plot:
There is no plot for this paddle at this time
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 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 Relaxed paddle from Willows Beach to Intertidal Exploration A relaxed paddle from Willows Beach to explore intertidal
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 5.00nm.
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 Willows Beach. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.
Who:
This paddle will be led by Delcie Mclellan 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:
With the very low tide of 0.3 m or 1.0 feet, it’s a good opportunity to explore the intertidal along the shoreline from Willows Beach. Paddlers are encouraged to share their knowledge of marine biology and local history, or anything else that might be of interest.
The plan is to noodle the shoreline along Willows beach towards Mary Tod island which we’ll paddle around, then head to Cattle Point and continue noodling along the shoreline through Uplands to Gyro Park at Cadboro Bay beach for lunch. We’ll retrace our steps, meandering back, seeing what we missed, although by then the tide will be rising slowly so we might not see as much. The distance is about 5 nm so it’ll be a very relaxed paddle. We’ll debrief at the OB Marina coffee shop.
Plan B:
TBA
Plot:
There is no plot for this paddle at this time
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 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