Dave Chater will break the group- maximum 12 paddlers- into 2 pods of 6 paddlers each. One pod will leave the launch point at 930am. Pod 2 will leave at 10:00am.

Leaving the boat ramp at Spirit Bay, we will do a clockwise circumnavigation of Becher Bay and explore the rocky shoreline and small islets on the east side of the bay. We will cross over the mouth of Becher Bay near West Bedford Island to reach Alldridge Point in East Sooke Regional Park. After reaching Alldridge Point, we will then follow the shoreline of East Sooke Park past Bechey Head to our destination to the beach area at Cabin Point.

This paddle exposes paddlers to some of the marine environment of the Strait of Juan de Fuca with possible ocean swells and currents- and the possibility of whale sightings!

Paddlers thinking about this paddle need to be comfortable with slightly longer distance of about 11 nautical miles and the potential for more exposed paddling conditions ( i.e. swells, currents) in and around the headlands along the paddle route.

If the weather conditions due to wind or fog dictate a Plan B , we can do a circumnavigation of Becher Bay. Total distance of this plan would be 6.5 nautical miles ( approx.)

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.