Description
What:
A SISKA Energizer paddle from Cedar to Gabriola Passage and Flat Top 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.
The total distance of this paddle is estimated to be approximately 13.90nm.
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 Cedar. 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:
Leaving the Cedar launch, we will head east through the 'cut' between Link and DeCourcey Islands and towards the cliffs near the northern tip of Valdes Island. We will then go through Gabriola Passage and the south tip of Gabriola Island and a tour of Silva Bay. After noodling the small islets in and around Silva Bay, we will head to our lunch spot on Saturnina Island. After lunch, we will head south again around Breakwater Island and small coves on Valdes Island, we will head back through Gabriola Passge and then on to the cut again between Link and DeCourcey for our eventual stop at the Cedar boat ramp.
Total distance approximately 14nmi.
We can do a paddle debrief at the Wheatsheaf Pub in Cedar. It is a nice way to finish up a great day of paddling.
Plan B:
May 23 - UPDATE: Paddle plan is being changed to Plan B due to increasing east winds from the Strait of Georgia. The plan is to now leave Cedar and head along the west side of DeCourcey and Ruxton Islands. This route will keep us ion the lee of the east wind. We can lunch on Ruxton Island. Our route back can be along the east side of Ruxton/DeCourcey islands if the winds and sea state look OK., If not- we will head back along the west side again back to the Cedar boat launch.
Paddle distance is a bit shorter at 12nm.
For our post paddled debrief- we will now stop at the Crow and Gate Pub in south Cedar. A lovely spot for a 'refreshment' break and good appies.
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 2 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 Cedar to Gabriola Passage and Flat Top 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.
The total distance of this paddle is estimated to be approximately 13.90nm.
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 Cedar. 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:
Leaving the Cedar launch, we will head east through the 'cut' between Link and DeCourcey Islands and towards the cliffs near the northern tip of Valdes Island. We will then go through Gabriola Passage and the south tip of Gabriola Island and a tour of Silva Bay. After noodling the small islets in and around Silva Bay, we will head to our lunch spot on Saturnina Island. After lunch, we will head south again around Breakwater Island and small coves on Valdes Island, we will head back through Gabriola Passge and then on to the cut again between Link and DeCourcey for our eventual stop at the Cedar boat ramp.
Total distance approximately 14nmi.
We can do a paddle debrief at the Wheatsheaf Pub in Cedar. It is a nice way to finish up a great day of paddling.
Plan B:
May 23 - UPDATE: Paddle plan is being changed to Plan B due to increasing east winds from the Strait of Georgia. The plan is to now leave Cedar and head along the west side of DeCourcey and Ruxton Islands. This route will keep us ion the lee of the east wind. We can lunch on Ruxton Island. Our route back can be along the east side of Ruxton/DeCourcey islands if the winds and sea state look OK., If not- we will head back along the west side again back to the Cedar boat launch.
Paddle distance is a bit shorter at 12nm.
For our post paddled debrief- we will now stop at the Crow and Gate Pub in south Cedar. A lovely spot for a 'refreshment' break and good appies.
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 2 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