Description
What:
A SISKA Energizer paddle from Fleming Beach to Portage Park Explore Esquimalt Harbour staying 100 metres from navy property
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 8.10nm.
When:
Saturday, June 27th, 2026. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am
Where:
We will launch at Fleming Beach. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.
Who:
This paddle will be led by Debbie Leach 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:
Follow the Esquimalt shoreline from Fleming Bay (Esquimalt Anglers) around past Saxe Point to the entrance of Esquimalt Harbour, crossing to Fisgard Lighthouse to enter the restricted harbour. Stay clear of naval installations and proceed down the middle of the harbour past Cole Island to the 6-Mile Bridge before turning back passing Cole Island again. Plan to have a snack and stretch at Portage Park beach in Thetis Cove, then cross the mouth of the naval harbour before exiting Esquimalt Harbour at Duntze Head, passing alongside Brothers Islands, and returning to Fleming Bay.
There is ample free parking and washroom facilities at Fleming Bay.
Please do not obstruct Esquimalt Anglers boat launch ramp when loading and unloading your vehicles. Carry kayaks to the launch beach to the right of the boat ramp.
There will be a light flood all day; from low of 1.3 feet @0842 to a high of 8.8 feet @ 23:22.
There may be opportunity for a post-paddle debrief at Serious Coffee in Esquimalt Plaza/visit the bakery.
Anyone with questions please contact the paddle leader by email at debbieleach52@gmail.com (my cell number is 778-977-5487)
**DO NOT REPLY TO THIS SISKA EMAIL**
Plan B:
IF strong west winds, we will paddle from Telegraph Cove to Cormorant Point.
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 10. 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 Energizer paddle from Fleming Beach to Portage Park Explore Esquimalt Harbour staying 100 metres from navy property
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 8.10nm.
When:
Saturday, June 27th, 2026. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am
Where:
We will launch at Fleming Beach. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.
Who:
This paddle will be led by Debbie Leach 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:
Follow the Esquimalt shoreline from Fleming Bay (Esquimalt Anglers) around past Saxe Point to the entrance of Esquimalt Harbour, crossing to Fisgard Lighthouse to enter the restricted harbour. Stay clear of naval installations and proceed down the middle of the harbour past Cole Island to the 6-Mile Bridge before turning back passing Cole Island again. Plan to have a snack and stretch at Portage Park beach in Thetis Cove, then cross the mouth of the naval harbour before exiting Esquimalt Harbour at Duntze Head, passing alongside Brothers Islands, and returning to Fleming Bay.
There is ample free parking and washroom facilities at Fleming Bay.
Please do not obstruct Esquimalt Anglers boat launch ramp when loading and unloading your vehicles. Carry kayaks to the launch beach to the right of the boat ramp.
There will be a light flood all day; from low of 1.3 feet @0842 to a high of 8.8 feet @ 23:22.
There may be opportunity for a post-paddle debrief at Serious Coffee in Esquimalt Plaza/visit the bakery.
Anyone with questions please contact the paddle leader by email at debbieleach52@gmail.com (my cell number is 778-977-5487)
**DO NOT REPLY TO THIS SISKA EMAIL**
Plan B:
IF strong west winds, we will paddle from Telegraph Cove to Cormorant Point.
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 10. 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