Kayakfest and Gear Swap

Description

When:
Saturday, June 06th, 2026, 9:00am to 3:00pm

Where:
Cadboro Bay Beach - Gyro Park
Sinclair Rd

Need directions? Click here.

Details:
Who: all SISKA members and guests are invited to attend

When: June 6, 2026, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Where: Gyro Park, Cadboro Bay

There is still 2 spaces available for the following clinic: Register at president@siska.ca
(for SISKA members only)

• On-water Greenland & Euro blade stroke session (1pm)

Waitlist being taken for the following :

• Talk about Currents around Vancouver Island and include paddling on the west coast, includes Tofino, in addition to South Vancouver Island. (11am) Register at president@siska.ca

• Kayak decklines: replacement or adding decklines to kayaks that do not presently have them. (9am to completion) Register at president@siska.ca

•Relaxed group paddle at 1pm. Registration is now open, and can be found on our website calendar.

No registration required for the following, open to all from 9am:

Plus join us for much more:

Come hang out, learn a few things, and connect with your paddling community.

We’ll have free demos, hands-on clinics, and beachside browsing.

Try out a new kayak, chat with experienced paddlers, and pick up tips whether you’re planning your first outing or your next big trip.

Bring your lunch and a mug. Coffee and light snacks provided.

Demos by our members: (9am start)

• How to pack your kayak for a multi-day trip

• Greenland paddle display + discussion

• Quick, practical kayak repairs you can do on the fly

Gear Swap: (9am-12pm)

bring your gear and some cash

Community Displays/Demos

•BestCoast Outfitters ( Zegul and Current Design Kayaks)

•BC Marine Trails

•Stellar Kayaks

•Trak Kayaks

•Creek2Coast Paddlesport ( Valley and Rockpool
kayaks)

No pressure, no cost — just a great day to learn, explore, and enjoy being around kayaks