Sandy Senyk has agreed to lead a second group of up to 5 paddlers, so the maximum # of paddlers has been doubled! Cheanuh Marina's ramp launch can accommodate 12 paddlers with appropriate distancing, and adjacent vehicle parking is more than adequate. The two 'pods' will likely launch with a little time and distance separation to make it easier for launches and on the water.

Becher Bay is one of my favourite places to paddle! There is a lot of rocky shoreline and many lovely islets to explore, and relatively little development to change what Mother Nature created. We'll launch from the ramp at Cheanuh Marina in Spirit Bay. Bring $4 per kayak in an envelope with your vehicle licence # noted, and deposit it in the pay box near the marina office door. We'll head deeper into Becher Bay as we paddle clockwise around the shore to a small beach near the entrance where the remains of a movie set is still visible. After a break here we'll continue to Fraser Island, rounding it before heading back to Cheanuh Marina once again.

Well, I had been hoping it would change, but unfortunately the forecast this Saturday for all of Becher Bay continues to be for strong westerly winds, too high for our planned paddle.

So, I am relocating this paddle to Brentwood Bay, in an area largely protected from westerly winds.

The new plan for Saturday is to launch at the beach behind the small park at the bottom of Verdier Ave, just before the Ferry Wharf, and explore Brentwood Bay, Butchart Inlet, Tod Inlet and the shoreline out to Willis Point before returning to the launch site. This area is sheltered from most W/SW winds and our trip will be about 4-5 nm in total, depending on our exact route. You can unload your kayak and gear, and then park on Verdier near the small municipal park, which has a well-maintained washroom facility.

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.