Description
What:
A SISKA Energizer paddle from Moses Point to Russell Island
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
Paddlers taking part in this paddle are required to have PC Level 1 or equivalent experience. For information about PC Levels click here.
The total distance of this paddle is estimated to be approximately 11.00nm.
When:
Saturday, May 09th, 2026. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am
Where:
We will launch at Moses Point. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.
Who:
This paddle will be led by Dave Chater 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:
I borrowed this lovely trip write-up from a recent Alan Campbell led paddle to Russell Island. Thanks Alan!
'The small beach at Moses Point will be fine for us both leaving and returning, but take care to avoid the deep ditch while parking on the roadside, and remember to bring your wheels for the path to the steps.
We'll go around Russell Island counterclockwise on our way there to get a bit more distance and then land at the usual little shell beach at the west end.
Hiking down to the homestead is always enjoyable after lunch for a stretch and to check this year's apple crop prospects! There is a new pit toilet on Russell Island that was installed last year by Park Canada. Yeah!
On the way back, and counter to the attached plot, I prefer retracing our route along the mostly vacant Saltspring Island shore and then cross back to Moses Point when it makes sense to do so. This way we don't need to worry about any ferries after the Swartz/Fulford ferry and things always look different in reverse anyway!
The total distance on this route is about 10 nm.
Paddle debrief with goodies at the Roost. (East Saanich Rd and McTavish Rd.)
Plan B:
TBA
Plot:
To view a plot for this paddle click here
Registration:
There are no spots remaining for this paddle. A wait list is being kept. To add your name to the wait list for this paddle click here
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 Moses Point to Russell Island
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
Paddlers taking part in this paddle are required to have PC Level 1 or equivalent experience. For information about PC Levels click here.
The total distance of this paddle is estimated to be approximately 11.00nm.
When:
Saturday, May 09th, 2026. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am
Where:
We will launch at Moses Point. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.
Who:
This paddle will be led by Dave Chater 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:
I borrowed this lovely trip write-up from a recent Alan Campbell led paddle to Russell Island. Thanks Alan!
'The small beach at Moses Point will be fine for us both leaving and returning, but take care to avoid the deep ditch while parking on the roadside, and remember to bring your wheels for the path to the steps.
We'll go around Russell Island counterclockwise on our way there to get a bit more distance and then land at the usual little shell beach at the west end.
Hiking down to the homestead is always enjoyable after lunch for a stretch and to check this year's apple crop prospects! There is a new pit toilet on Russell Island that was installed last year by Park Canada. Yeah!
On the way back, and counter to the attached plot, I prefer retracing our route along the mostly vacant Saltspring Island shore and then cross back to Moses Point when it makes sense to do so. This way we don't need to worry about any ferries after the Swartz/Fulford ferry and things always look different in reverse anyway!
The total distance on this route is about 10 nm.
Paddle debrief with goodies at the Roost. (East Saanich Rd and McTavish Rd.)
Plan B:
TBA
Plot:
To view a plot for this paddle click here
Registration:
There are no spots remaining for this paddle. A wait list is being kept. To add your name to the wait list for this paddle click here
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