The launch is at the east end of Esquimalt Lagoon, with tons of parking. With luck, we will not have any surf to deal with at the launch site, but it is winter! After our beach talk, we will launch at 10:00 and paddle through the Esquimalt Harbour and up Millstream to the falls. The high tide on Sunday will allow us to paddle right up to the Falls, for a little fun. Exiting Millstream, we will paddle along the eastern Shoreline of Esquimalt Harbour and head towards Portage park for a lunch break, before paddling back to the launch site.

As this is a winter paddle, we need to ensure that we wear immersion gear, and that we are prepared for the consequences of potential capsize. If you have questions in that regard, please contact me by e-mail before the paddle.

Please note, as it is a Navy harbour, we will have to be aware of rules and traffic, staying away from any Naval activity or ships.

As this is a fairly protected paddle, we will not have a plan B. It is a 'destination' type paddle, ie the Falls, so we plan to go or not, if conditions get terrible. As this is written, it is VERY snowy, so we will hope for warmer climes and little wind.

Always dress for the possibility of immersion and please bring a drybag containing a spare change of clothes. The drybag goes in your kayak with you, not in your car at the launch site. Please bring a lunch or snacks and sufficient beverage to keep you hydrated, as well as a thermos of something warm. Your paddle leader will introduce the plan and make sure everyone is comfortable with the requirements. Please stay off the water until the group is ready. If you have a VHF radio please bring it with you.