Description
What:
A SISKA Relaxed paddle from Brentwood Bay Ferry Wharf to Mackenzie Bight
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 5.50nm.
When:
Sunday, May 24th, 2026. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am
Where:
We will launch at Brentwood Bay Ferry Wharf. 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 the beach to the left of the Brentwood ferry dock (Verdier Park, with heated washroom facilities). Cross to Willis Point and noodle along the shoreline to McKenzie Bight where we will stop for a snack and stretch break (pit toilet) before retracing our steps to the launch site. If energy levels and interest allow, a detour circuit of Tod Inlet is a possibility on the return. This is a short paddle with lots of opportunity to manoeuvre around / under piers while watching for wildlife and being social with your fellow paddlers. Expect to be on the water for about 3 hours from launch to return.
Tides are predicted to be 1.9 metres at launch, rising to 2 metres by noon, and falling to 1.8 metres at 1400hrs. There will be lots of beach to launch and return to.
Current is very rarely an issue in the protected water of Saanich Inlet - however winds blowing up Squally Reach from the Goldstream estuary can make for conditions which exceed limits for a Relaxed paddle - confirmation of the paddle plan will come out a couple days before.
Parking is sometimes available in front of the Brentwood Bay Resort, otherwise parking can be found on nearby side streets (be careful not to block residents' driveways).
We will help each other carrying kayaks up / down the somewhat steep path from Verdier Park to the launch beach.
NOTE: THE PADDLE LEADER WILL BE AWAY FROM APRIL 26 TO MAY 14. CONFIRMATION OF REGISTRATION WILL BE SENT OUT UPON MY RETURN.
Anyone with questions please contact the trip leader at cst4420@telus.net or 250.213.2507.
Plan B:
TBA - depending on wind forecast
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 9. There is room for 1 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 Brentwood Bay Ferry Wharf to Mackenzie Bight
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 5.50nm.
When:
Sunday, May 24th, 2026. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am
Where:
We will launch at Brentwood Bay Ferry Wharf. 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 the beach to the left of the Brentwood ferry dock (Verdier Park, with heated washroom facilities). Cross to Willis Point and noodle along the shoreline to McKenzie Bight where we will stop for a snack and stretch break (pit toilet) before retracing our steps to the launch site. If energy levels and interest allow, a detour circuit of Tod Inlet is a possibility on the return. This is a short paddle with lots of opportunity to manoeuvre around / under piers while watching for wildlife and being social with your fellow paddlers. Expect to be on the water for about 3 hours from launch to return.
Tides are predicted to be 1.9 metres at launch, rising to 2 metres by noon, and falling to 1.8 metres at 1400hrs. There will be lots of beach to launch and return to.
Current is very rarely an issue in the protected water of Saanich Inlet - however winds blowing up Squally Reach from the Goldstream estuary can make for conditions which exceed limits for a Relaxed paddle - confirmation of the paddle plan will come out a couple days before.
Parking is sometimes available in front of the Brentwood Bay Resort, otherwise parking can be found on nearby side streets (be careful not to block residents' driveways).
We will help each other carrying kayaks up / down the somewhat steep path from Verdier Park to the launch beach.
NOTE: THE PADDLE LEADER WILL BE AWAY FROM APRIL 26 TO MAY 14. CONFIRMATION OF REGISTRATION WILL BE SENT OUT UPON MY RETURN.
Anyone with questions please contact the trip leader at cst4420@telus.net or 250.213.2507.
Plan B:
TBA - depending on wind forecast
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 9. There is room for 1 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