Description
What:
A SISKA Energizer paddle from Island View Beach to D'Arcy Island Clockwise paddle around D'Arcy Island via James and Sidney Islands.
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 10.00nm.
When:
Sunday, July 19th, 2026. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am
Where:
We will launch at Island View Beach. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.
Who:
This paddle will be led by Marika Stephenson 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:
We will launch at Island View Beach with a mid-high tide of 7.4ft and head over to the end of James Island (1.2nm crossing), then East across Sidney Channel to the Sallas Rocks on the corner of Sidney Island, a distance of 2.5nm. Crossing Hughes Passage we will pass between Little D'Arcy and D'Arcy Islands and stop for lunch at the beach. After lunch we will continue our clockwise circumnavigation and head to the D'Arcy Island light before beginning our 3nm crossing back to Island View Beach with an ebb tide.
This is an Energizer Paddle due to the distance of 10nm and potential rough conditions on the long Cordova Channel crossing, so paddlers must be strong PC level 1.
Plan B:
Depending on wind conditions we may opt for James Island or over to Brentwood Bay.
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 Island View Beach to D'Arcy Island Clockwise paddle around D'Arcy Island via James and Sidney Islands.
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 10.00nm.
When:
Sunday, July 19th, 2026. Meet at the launchsite by 09:30am to be on the water by 10:00am
Where:
We will launch at Island View Beach. Need directions to the launchsite? Click here.
Who:
This paddle will be led by Marika Stephenson 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:
We will launch at Island View Beach with a mid-high tide of 7.4ft and head over to the end of James Island (1.2nm crossing), then East across Sidney Channel to the Sallas Rocks on the corner of Sidney Island, a distance of 2.5nm. Crossing Hughes Passage we will pass between Little D'Arcy and D'Arcy Islands and stop for lunch at the beach. After lunch we will continue our clockwise circumnavigation and head to the D'Arcy Island light before beginning our 3nm crossing back to Island View Beach with an ebb tide.
This is an Energizer Paddle due to the distance of 10nm and potential rough conditions on the long Cordova Channel crossing, so paddlers must be strong PC level 1.
Plan B:
Depending on wind conditions we may opt for James Island or over to Brentwood Bay.
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