After a socially distanced beach talk, we will launch at 10:00 and paddle through the Esquimalt Harbour and up Millstream. The high tide on Sunday will allow us to paddle right up to the Falls, where we can pose for pictures and poke our bows into the falls. Exiting Millstream, we will paddle along the eastern Shoreline of Esquimalt Harbour and seek out a nice beach for a snack/lunch break, before paddling back to the launch site.

Please ensure that you review SISKA's COVID protocols on the SISKA web site, and be prepared to confirm, at our beach talk, that you have not had any COVID-related symptoms, have not had any close contact with anyone who has had COVID-related symptoms, and have not traveled off-Island for 14 days.

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 have questions in that regard, please contact Willi Fast, the Paddle Leader, by e-mail before the paddle.

As we will be paddling in the operating area of the Canadian Navy in Esquimalt Harbour, we will be aware of honouring the Navy expectations: staying close together as a paddling group (while honouring COVID distancing), and staying away from vessels and structures of the military.

If weather or other circumstances prevent us from undertaking this paddle, it will be cancelled, with notification by e-mail.

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.