BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:DPCALENDAR CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T090000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20261101T090000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T100000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Vancouver BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190615T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190615T150000 UID:0 SUMMARY:Siska 2019 Picnic (Clinics and Gear Swap) Cadboro Bay Beach Gyro Park DTSTAMP:20190505T130318Z DESCRIPTION:Siska 2019 Picnic (Clinics and Gear Swap)\NSaturday June 15th Cadboro Bay Beach Gyro Park   Bring your own lunch Coffee, tea and goodies will be supplied Registration: Cost $5 Required before event at PayPal link: https://bit.ly/2KIPU7c Gear Swap 9am-12pm Looking to buy or sell kayak gear and/or a kayak, then this is the event for you. Selling: Please label items with your name and price. Clinics: Morning 10am-12pm Clinics requiring sign up morning of June 15th at Cadboro Bay, limited group size: 1, 2 1. Kayak Fitting: Dorothea Hoffman Are you connected to your kayak? If you paddle in rough water, want to learn to roll, improve your edging and bracing. or kayak comfortably while touring, kayak fitting may help you. The instructor will help you adjust your kayak and insert foam to help you fit your kayak better.   2. Navigation Exercise with Chart & Compass: Edgar Hulatt After a brief review of latitude & longtitude, true & magnetic north, and plotting lines of position and fixes we shall go onto the water and perform a navigation exercise in the bay. Please bring chart 3440 Race Rocks to D’Arcy Island, and a compass.  Open to all: no sign up required: 3, 4, 5, 6   3. Crabbing with Mike Jackson former Siska president:  Learn what gear is required using your kayak. Find out how to identify the crabs you can keep. 4. Kayak Camping: What does one need to take for a 4 week kayak trip? How does it all fit? Club member John Minkley will bring his kayak and gear/food he is planning to take on a 4-week trip from Coal Harbour back to Victoria this July. 5. "Meet Up” Summer Kayak Trip: Wanting to do a multi-day kayak trip or over night camp out and looking for other like minded paddlers? Siska member David Maxwell will host a ‘Meet Up' for people looking for others to kayak trip with this summer. In the morning look for the Meet Up poster. 6. TRAK Kayak demo: 11am Meet TRAK Pilot Al Quan as he demonstrates the TRAK Kayak. Watch this easy to assemble Sea Kayak come together right in front of your eyes. Learn about the innovative materials + unique carbon fibre frame system. Watch the only sea kayak that can adjust its rocker, and learn how this feature allows for you to adapt to any type of water condition. The TRAK Kayak is also extremely portable, and easily can fit into the trunk of a supermini-sized car. Test paddle opportunities will be available, along with a special offer exclusively for SISKA. Clinics: Afternoon 1pm-3pm Clinics requiring sign up morning of June 15th at Cadboro Bay, limited group size: 7, 8, 9, 10 7. Towing : Mike Jackson This is a skill that many of us do not practice often enough but is an important safety skill. In this clinic we will look at some of the equipment that can be used for towing, some of the techniques that can be used and then get a chance to practice those skills on the water. 8. Forward Stroke: Greenland paddle or Euro blade: Dorothea Hoffman  Want to improve your forward stroke, then this session is for you. It will begin with demonstration and coaching on the beach. Once on the water, the instructor will stand on the edge and observe each paddler’s stroke and offer individual tips. 9. On Land Weather Clinic: Edgar Hulatt We shall determine the weather forecast for the next 3 days using the Environment Canada VHF weather forecast, the Sailflow app and synoptic charts. Please bring a notebook and pencil, as well as your VHF radio if you have one. You are encouraged to load the free Sailflow app onto your smart phone prior to the clinic. 10. GPS: Karen Stefanyk If you took the Siska intro GPS course then this session is for you. Participants are required to bring their own GPS. The focus will be on navigating to a waypoint and track logs. Open to all - no sign up required: 11 11. Relaxed Paddle Join paddle coordinator Gary Jacek in a relaxed paddle exploring the nooks and crannies of Cadboro Bay. Usual guidelines for Siska paddles apply. i.e. dress for immersion. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Siska 2019 Picnic (Clinics and Gear Swap)

Saturday June 15th
Cadboro Bay Beach Gyro Park
 
Bring your own lunch
Coffee, tea and goodies will be supplied

Registration: Cost $5
Required before event at PayPal link: https://bit.ly/2KIPU7c

Gear Swap 9am-12pm
Looking to buy or sell kayak gear and/or a kayak, then this is the event for you.
Selling: Please label items with your name and price.

Clinics: Morning 10am-12pm
Clinics requiring sign up morning of June 15th at Cadboro Bay, limited group size: 1, 2

1. Kayak Fitting: Dorothea Hoffman
Are you connected to your kayak? If you paddle in rough water, want to
learn to roll, improve your edging and bracing. or kayak comfortably
while touring, kayak fitting may help you. The instructor will help
you adjust your kayak and insert foam to help you fit your kayak better.
 
2. Navigation Exercise with Chart & Compass: Edgar Hulatt
After a brief review of latitude & longtitude, true & magnetic north, and plotting lines of position and fixes we shall go onto the water and perform a navigation exercise in the bay. Please bring chart 3440 Race Rocks to D’Arcy Island, and a compass. 

Open to all: no sign up required: 3, 4, 5, 6
 
3. Crabbing with Mike Jackson former Siska president: 
Learn what gear is required using your kayak. Find out how to identify the crabs you can keep.

4. Kayak Camping:
What does one need to take for a 4 week kayak trip? How does it all fit? Club member John Minkley will bring his kayak and gear/food he is planning to take on a 4-week trip from Coal Harbour back to Victoria this July.

5. "Meet Up” Summer Kayak Trip:
Wanting to do a multi-day kayak trip or over night camp out and looking for other like minded paddlers? Siska member David Maxwell will host a ‘Meet Up' for people looking for others to kayak trip with this summer. In the morning look for the Meet Up poster.

6. TRAK Kayak demo: 11am
Meet TRAK Pilot Al Quan as he demonstrates the TRAK Kayak. Watch this easy to assemble Sea Kayak come together right in front of your eyes. Learn about the innovative materials + unique carbon fibre frame system. Watch the only sea kayak that can adjust its rocker, and learn how this feature allows for you to adapt to any type of water condition. The TRAK Kayak is also extremely portable, and easily can fit into the trunk of a supermini-sized car. Test paddle opportunities will be available, along with a special offer exclusively for SISKA.

Clinics: Afternoon 1pm-3pm
Clinics requiring sign up morning of June 15th at Cadboro Bay, limited group size: 7, 8, 9, 10

7. Towing : Mike Jackson
This is a skill that many of us do not practice often enough but is an
important safety skill. In this clinic we will look at some of the equipment
that can be used for towing, some of the techniques that can be used and then get a chance to practice those skills on the water.

8. Forward Stroke: Greenland paddle or Euro blade: Dorothea Hoffman 
Want to improve your forward stroke, then this session is for you. It will begin with demonstration and coaching on the beach. Once on the water, the instructor will stand on the edge and observe each paddler’s stroke and offer individual tips.

9. On Land Weather Clinic: Edgar Hulatt
We shall determine the weather forecast for the next 3 days using the Environment Canada VHF weather forecast, the Sailflow app and synoptic charts. Please bring a notebook and pencil, as well as your VHF radio if you have one. You are encouraged to load the free Sailflow app onto your smart phone prior to the clinic.

10. GPS: Karen Stefanyk
If you took the Siska intro GPS course then this session is for you. Participants are required to bring their own GPS. The focus will be on navigating to a waypoint and track logs.

Open to all - no sign up required: 11

11. Relaxed Paddle
Join paddle coordinator Gary Jacek in a relaxed paddle exploring the nooks and crannies of Cadboro Bay. Usual guidelines for Siska paddles apply. i.e. dress for immersion.

LOCATION:Sinclair Rd GEO:48.45884500;-123.29450000 LAST-MODIFIED:20190507T130522Z X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:184 X-URL: X-COLOR:0D7324 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201216T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201216T200000 UID: SUMMARY:SISKA Newcomers Meet and Greet DTSTAMP:20201213T215457Z DESCRIPTION:When:Wednesday, December 16th, 2020, 7:00pm to 8:00pmWhere:\N This meeting will be held using Zoom. To join the meeting:   Click here to join the meeting.   Or paste https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81074542642?pwd=dzEvT0JpUlNycUJ6WHlRV0d0UjFldz09 into your browser    Meeting ID: 81074542642   Passcode: 629755Need help with Zoom? Visit the Zoom Help Center by clicking here.\N Details:Join David Maxwell and Alan Campbell (President) for a session on how to get the most out of your SISKA membership. This meeting is aimed at members who have joined in the past 2 years, but all are welcome. Learn how to make your club experience the best it can be. Take a screen tour through the SISKA website. Meet other new members. Share the highlights of what you've gotten out of your membership to date, as well as expectations that have not yet been met.\N\NTopic: SISKA Newcomers Clinic\NTime: Dec 16, 2020 07:00 PM Vancouver\N\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81074542642?pwd=dzEvT0JpUlNycUJ6WHlRV0d0UjFldz09\NMeeting ID: 810 7454 2642\NPasscode:629755\N\N-----------------------------------------------------\NEdgar Hulatt, Barry Copeland\NOff Water Clinics Coordinator \N For information about this Special Event click here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:When:
Wednesday, December 16th, 2020, 7:00pm to 8:00pm

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Join David Maxwell and Alan Campbell (President) for a session on how to get the most out of your SISKA membership. This meeting is aimed at members who have joined in the past 2 years, but all are welcome. Learn how to make your club experience the best it can be. Take a screen tour through the SISKA website. Meet other new members. Share the highlights of what you've gotten out of your membership to date, as well as expectations that have not yet been met.

Topic: SISKA Newcomers Clinic
Time: Dec 16, 2020 07:00 PM Vancouver

Join Zoom Meeting
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Edgar Hulatt, Barry Copeland
Off Water Clinics Coordinator


For information about this Special Event click here LOCATION: GEO:48.41929000;-123.37037000 LAST-MODIFIED:20201213T222618Z X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:55 X-URL: X-COLOR:0D7324 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201217T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201217T210000 UID: SUMMARY:SISKA Fun and Games Night DTSTAMP:20201213T223127Z DESCRIPTION:When:Thursday, December 17th, 2020, 7:00pm to 9:00pmWhere:\N This meeting will be held using Zoom. To join the meeting:   Click here to join the meeting.   Or paste https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84658159979?pwd=Q0wyZEpJKy92NzFjYnBmLzh4NjVCZz09 into your browser    Meeting ID: 846 5815 9979   Passcode: 439994Need help with Zoom? Visit the Zoom Help Center by clicking here.\N Details:This year, sadly, we can't gather for our annual Christmas party, but we can still enjoy some fun and games together online!\N\NSo...don your gay apparel and enjoy an hour or so of seasonal SISKA smile therapy, guaranteed as part of our Fun and Games Night festivities!\N \NThe legendary Heads or Tails Quiz!\NQuiz-Meistress Debbie Leach has been busy collecting tricky visual questions to stump even the most able local kayaking/nature/etc trivia buffs in our midst!\N\NRegale us with a funny pandemic kayaking adventure and enjoy the accolades! \N\NMusical masterpieces will Zoom your way and no one will know if you're singing in tune or not!\NWilli Fast has been busy creating and practicing in his home music studio to give you a chance to belt out some of SISKA's festive favourites! \N\NA great chance to wish your kayaking friends a Merry Christmas and a virus-free New Year!\NSee you there!\N \NFun & Games Night\NThursday December 17th @ 7pm\N\NJoin Zoom Meeting\Nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84658159979?pwd=Q0wyZEpJKy92NzFjYnBmLzh4NjVCZz09 \N\NMeeting ID: 846 5815 9979\NPasscode: 439994\N \N\N\N\N For information about this Special Event click here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:When:
Thursday, December 17th, 2020, 7:00pm to 9:00pm

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This year, sadly, we can't gather for our annual Christmas party, but we can still enjoy some fun and games together online!

So...don your gay apparel and enjoy an hour or so of seasonal SISKA smile therapy, guaranteed as part of our Fun and Games Night festivities!

The legendary Heads or Tails Quiz!
Quiz-Meistress Debbie Leach has been busy collecting tricky visual questions to stump even the most able local kayaking/nature/etc trivia buffs in our midst!

Regale us with a funny pandemic kayaking adventure and enjoy the accolades!

Musical masterpieces will Zoom your way and no one will know if you're singing in tune or not!
Willi Fast has been busy creating and practicing in his home music studio to give you a chance to belt out some of SISKA's festive favourites!

A great chance to wish your kayaking friends a Merry Christmas and a virus-free New Year!
See you there!

Fun & Games Night
Thursday December 17th @ 7pm

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84658159979?pwd=Q0wyZEpJKy92NzFjYnBmLzh4NjVCZz09

Meeting ID: 846 5815 9979
Passcode: 439994






For information about this Special Event click here LOCATION: GEO:48.41929000;-123.37037000 LAST-MODIFIED:20201213T223312Z X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:84 X-URL: X-COLOR:0D7324 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210105T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210105T200000 UID: SUMMARY:Blue Dog Kayaking - Amber Champion DTSTAMP:20201231T075114Z DESCRIPTION:When:Tuesday, January 05th, 2021, 7:00pm to 8:00pmWhere:\N This meeting will be held using Zoom. To join the meeting:   Click here to join the meeting.   Or paste into your browser    Meeting ID:    Passcode: Need help with Zoom? Visit the Zoom Help Center by clicking here.\N Details:Amber Champion, co-owner of Blue Dog Kayaking in Mill Bay and Port Sidney Marina, will describe Blue Dog's kayaking workshops, courses and trips, and answer any questions about their services. Amber and her colleagues will offer 4 full-day workshops as part of SISKA's Spring Training 2021 program. Join this call and learn more about Blue Dog! For information about this Special Event click here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:When:
Tuesday, January 05th, 2021, 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Where:
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Amber Champion, co-owner of Blue Dog Kayaking in Mill Bay and Port Sidney Marina, will describe Blue Dog's kayaking workshops, courses and trips, and answer any questions about their services. Amber and her colleagues will offer 4 full-day workshops as part of SISKA's Spring Training 2021 program. Join this call and learn more about Blue Dog!

For information about this Special Event click here LOCATION: GEO:48.41929000;-123.37037000 LAST-MODIFIED:20210101T130338Z X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:105 X-URL: X-COLOR:0D7324 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210119T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210119T210000 UID: SUMMARY:JF Marleau talks about SKILS and Paddling in Antarctica! DTSTAMP:20210110T194229Z DESCRIPTION:When:Tuesday, January 19th, 2021, 7:00pm to 9:00pmWhere:\N This meeting will be held using Zoom. To join the meeting:   Click here to join the meeting.   Or paste https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84195333413?pwd=VWtpK3dpV3FnTUlvTDBLcHJtWHl6Zz09 into your browser    Meeting ID: 841 9533 3413   Passcode: 101819Need help with Zoom? Visit the Zoom Help Center by clicking here.\N Details:If you have been thinking of taking one of SKILS workshops in Spring Training 2021, or perhaps one of their many regular course and trip offerings, you won't want to miss this!\N\NAs part of SISKAs Spring Training 2021, and to promote our participating kayak skills course partners...\N\NJoin us Tuesday January 19th at 7pm to meet JF Marleau of SKILS, and hear about his paddling expedition in Antarctica!\N\NCheck out all of SKILS sea kayak training courses and expeditions for 2021 at http://www.skils.ca \N\NAntarctica is the worlds last pristine wilderness. Antarctica is wild, moving, and breathtaking. There are no words strong enough to describe the powerful beauty of this continent. All your senses are aroused by the scale and beauty that you will experience in Antarctica. The popping sound of the ice, the blow of the numerous whales and squawking of the penguins combine with icebergs rolling and glaciers avalanching. During the presentation, we will focus on exploring Antarctica by kayak. We will also cover South Georgia which boasts the highest concentration of wildlife in the world.\N \NBorn and raised in Trois Rivieres, Quebec, Jean Francois (JF) moved to Ucluelet, on the west coast of Vancouver Island, in 2001 to work as a kayak guide and learn English. The beauty of the surrounding area and the west coast lifestyle captivated him, and he chose this place as his new home. JF has taught kayaking and guiding expeditions full time around the world since 1998.\NHe is a certified Level 4 Guide, Guide Trainer and Examiner with the SKGABC. He also served as vice-president of the Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of BC (SKGABC) for 14 years. He is a certified Level 4 instructor and Level 3 Instructor Trainer, and has a Level 4 Skills certificate with Paddle Canada. JF is one of only three people to ever achieve the highest level of certifications with Paddle Canada and the SKGABC. He owns SKILS, Canadas leading paddle sports training and consulting business.\NJF is a pioneer of kayak fishing in Canada. He holds many diplomas, including a Masters degree in Industrial Relations and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Laval University. JF is the author of books and training manuals and wrote the kayak fishing chapter in John Dowds classic book Sea Kayaking: A Manual for Long Distance Touring. In 2020, JF released 2 revised and expanded books:\NKayaking the Broken Group Islands. The Essential Guidebook Third Edition (2020) and\NNavigation, Sea State and Weather. Freedom of the Seas Volume 1. Second Edition (2020)\N\NHe loves to communicate his passion for sea kayaking and use humour as a teaching tool. JF also enjoys teaching kayak fishing and guiding kayak fishing expeditions. If you have never met JF before, it is easy to pick him out of the crowd, as his strong French Canadian accent cannot hide him for long.\N X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:When:
Tuesday, January 19th, 2021, 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Where:
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   Meeting ID: 841 9533 3413
   Passcode: 101819

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If you have been thinking of taking one of SKILS workshops in Spring Training 2021, or perhaps one of their many regular course and trip offerings, you won't want to miss this!

As part of SISKAs Spring Training 2021, and to promote our participating kayak skills course partners...

Join us Tuesday January 19th at 7pm to meet JF Marleau of SKILS, and hear about his paddling expedition in Antarctica!

Check out all of SKILS sea kayak training courses and expeditions for 2021 at http://www.skils.ca

Antarctica is the worlds last pristine wilderness. Antarctica is wild, moving, and breathtaking. There are no words strong enough to describe the powerful beauty of this continent. All your senses are aroused by the scale and beauty that you will experience in Antarctica. The popping sound of the ice, the blow of the numerous whales and squawking of the penguins combine with icebergs rolling and glaciers avalanching. During the presentation, we will focus on exploring Antarctica by kayak. We will also cover South Georgia which boasts the highest concentration of wildlife in the world.

Born and raised in Trois Rivieres, Quebec, Jean Francois (JF) moved to Ucluelet, on the west coast of Vancouver Island, in 2001 to work as a kayak guide and learn English. The beauty of the surrounding area and the west coast lifestyle captivated him, and he chose this place as his new home. JF has taught kayaking and guiding expeditions full time around the world since 1998.
He is a certified Level 4 Guide, Guide Trainer and Examiner with the SKGABC. He also served as vice-president of the Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of BC (SKGABC) for 14 years. He is a certified Level 4 instructor and Level 3 Instructor Trainer, and has a Level 4 Skills certificate with Paddle Canada. JF is one of only three people to ever achieve the highest level of certifications with Paddle Canada and the SKGABC. He owns SKILS, Canadas leading paddle sports training and consulting business.
JF is a pioneer of kayak fishing in Canada. He holds many diplomas, including a Masters degree in Industrial Relations and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Laval University. JF is the author of books and training manuals and wrote the kayak fishing chapter in John Dowds classic book Sea Kayaking: A Manual for Long Distance Touring. In 2020, JF released 2 revised and expanded books:
Kayaking the Broken Group Islands. The Essential Guidebook Third Edition (2020) and
Navigation, Sea State and Weather. Freedom of the Seas Volume 1. Second Edition (2020)

He loves to communicate his passion for sea kayaking and use humour as a teaching tool. JF also enjoys teaching kayak fishing and guiding kayak fishing expeditions. If you have never met JF before, it is easy to pick him out of the crowd, as his strong French Canadian accent cannot hide him for long.
LOCATION: GEO:48.41929000;-123.37037000 LAST-MODIFIED:20210117T103738Z X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:145 X-URL: X-COLOR:0D7324 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210202T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210202T210000 UID: SUMMARY:Mike Gilbert on BCKC and Paddling in New Zealand! DTSTAMP:20210119T132428Z DESCRIPTION:When:Tuesday, February 02nd, 2021, 7:00pm to 9:00pmWhere:\N This meeting will be held using Zoom. To join the meeting:   Click here to join the meeting.   Or paste https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83408130411?pwd=RTJIVU9XQ3pHeHRBbU50UHFCVy9UUT09 into your browser    Meeting ID: 834 0813 0411   Passcode: 587186Need help with Zoom? Visit the Zoom Help Center by clicking here.\N Details:As part of SISKAs Spring Training 2021, and to promote our participating kayak skills course partners...\N\NJoin us Tuesday February 2nd at 7pm, meet Mike Gilbert, BC Kayak Centre, hear about BCKC and Mikes paddling adventure in NZ!\N\NMike is owner operator of BCKC but also a Kayaking Guide, Consultant, Product Tester, Ambassador, Dealer, Lobbyist, Sponsor, Director, Examiner and Certifier, he is one busy guy!\N\NBC Kayak Centre offers Paddle Canada courses, clinics and classes, and will be running a number of workshops as part of SISKAs Spring Training 2021!\NThis year, Mike is also offering guided kayaking tours on the Yukon River, as well as in the Southern Broughtons, Northern Broughtons and the Deer Group.\N\NSomehow, with all of this going on, Mike also finds time to paddle in other amazing places!\NHe will show slides from his recent paddling trip in New Zealand, and answer any questions you may have. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:When:
Tuesday, February 02nd, 2021, 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Where:
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As part of SISKAs Spring Training 2021, and to promote our participating kayak skills course partners...

Join us Tuesday February 2nd at 7pm, meet Mike Gilbert, BC Kayak Centre, hear about BCKC and Mikes paddling adventure in NZ!

Mike is owner operator of BCKC but also a Kayaking Guide, Consultant, Product Tester, Ambassador, Dealer, Lobbyist, Sponsor, Director, Examiner and Certifier, he is one busy guy!

BC Kayak Centre offers Paddle Canada courses, clinics and classes, and will be running a number of workshops as part of SISKAs Spring Training 2021!
This year, Mike is also offering guided kayaking tours on the Yukon River, as well as in the Southern Broughtons, Northern Broughtons and the Deer Group.

Somehow, with all of this going on, Mike also finds time to paddle in other amazing places!
He will show slides from his recent paddling trip in New Zealand, and answer any questions you may have. LOCATION: GEO:48.41929000;-123.37037000 LAST-MODIFIED:20210129T075823Z X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:108 X-URL: X-COLOR:0D7324 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210216T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210216T210000 UID: SUMMARY:Food for Kayak Tripping DTSTAMP:20210215T222425Z DESCRIPTION:When:Tuesday, February 16th, 2021, 7:00pm to 9:00pmWhere:\N This meeting will be held using Zoom. To join the meeting:   Click here to join the meeting.   Or paste https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83565786033?pwd=NXp3RUtGVFFONC9NSjlibDZqdUpFUT09 into your browser    Meeting ID: 835 6578 6033   Passcode: 179597Need help with Zoom? Visit the Zoom Help Center by clicking here.\N Details:Debbie Leach, Elizabeth Purdon and Lynn Baier will share ideas about food shopping, dehydrating and kitchen stuff for camping trips. Free for all SISKA members. No registration is required. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:When:
Tuesday, February 16th, 2021, 7:00pm to 9:00pm

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Debbie Leach, Elizabeth Purdon and Lynn Baier will share ideas about food shopping, dehydrating and kitchen stuff for camping trips. Free for all SISKA members. No registration is required. LOCATION: GEO:48.41929000;-123.37037000 LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T222748Z X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:37 X-URL: X-COLOR:0D7324 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210217T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210217T200000 UID: SUMMARY:Meet Gordon Brown, Sea Kayaking Centre of Excellence! DTSTAMP:20210201T195725Z DESCRIPTION:When:Wednesday, February 17th, 2021, 7:00pm to 8:00pmWhere:\N This meeting will be held using Zoom. To join the meeting:   Click here to join the meeting.   Or paste https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82075044205?pwd=aHE1L2wzTlZaUEYrK1RycXhTUmdEUT09 into your browser    Meeting ID: 820 7504 4205   Passcode: 836092Need help with Zoom? Visit the Zoom Help Center by clicking here.\N Details:This is a great opportunity for you to meet Gordon and ask him any questions you may have about sea kayaking! \NGordon moved with his family in 2018 from the Isle of Skye, Scotland to Vancouver Island. In Scotland, he ran the very successful Skyak Adventures with his wife, Morag.\NHe has a lifetime of experience of kayaking in all its forms and well over thirty years coaching sea kayaking at the highest level. In 2016 he completed a Masters degree at Stirling University in Performance Coaching with a focus on decision making in order to avoid incidents. Gordon holds the British Canoe Union Level 5 Coach in both sea and whitewater kayak and also Level 3 Coach in surf kayak. He can train and assess British Canoeing sea kayak 3 star, leader and advanced leader awards (4 star and 5 star) surf and whitewater 3 star as well as coaching awards. Additionally, he has certifications with ACA and Paddle Canada. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:When:
Wednesday, February 17th, 2021, 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Where:
This meeting will be held using Zoom. To join the meeting:
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This is a great opportunity for you to meet Gordon and ask him any questions you may have about sea kayaking!
Gordon moved with his family in 2018 from the Isle of Skye, Scotland to Vancouver Island. In Scotland, he ran the very successful Skyak Adventures with his wife, Morag.
He has a lifetime of experience of kayaking in all its forms and well over thirty years coaching sea kayaking at the highest level. In 2016 he completed a Masters degree at Stirling University in Performance Coaching with a focus on decision making in order to avoid incidents. Gordon holds the British Canoe Union Level 5 Coach in both sea and whitewater kayak and also Level 3 Coach in surf kayak. He can train and assess British Canoeing sea kayak 3 star, leader and advanced leader awards (4 star and 5 star) surf and whitewater 3 star as well as coaching awards. Additionally, he has certifications with ACA and Paddle Canada. LOCATION: GEO:48.41929000;-123.37037000 LAST-MODIFIED:20210201T201208Z X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:47 X-URL: X-COLOR:0D7324 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210307T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210307T130000 UID: SUMMARY:Kayak Friendly Lodging DTSTAMP:20210201T194556Z DESCRIPTION:When:Sunday, March 07th, 2021, 11:00am to 1:00pmWhere:\N This meeting will be held using Zoom. To join the meeting:   Click here to join the meeting.   Or paste https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83834653961?pwd=WkpRbnd1MVBnbHdhVkFqTFpiTWZTdz09 into your browser    Meeting ID: 838 3465 3961   Passcode: 373126Need help with Zoom? Visit the Zoom Help Center by clicking here.\N Details:This event is being facilitated by Debbie Leach.\NFor more information about the discussion contact director3@siska.ca\NJoin Beth Haysom and Norm Smyth who created the Kayak Friendly Lodging website, share your recommendations for places to stay and talk about possible SISKA group glamping trips.\NA discussion forum on places to kayak trip where you can have a roof over your head. Learn what is out there. Share your experiences and find out what others recommend. Kayak friendly lodging can be for small bubbles or larger groups. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:When:
Sunday, March 07th, 2021, 11:00am to 1:00pm

Where:
This meeting will be held using Zoom. To join the meeting:
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This event is being facilitated by Debbie Leach.
For more information about the discussion contact director3@siska.ca
Join Beth Haysom and Norm Smyth who created the Kayak Friendly Lodging website, share your recommendations for places to stay and talk about possible SISKA group glamping trips.
A discussion forum on places to kayak trip where you can have a roof over your head. Learn what is out there. Share your experiences and find out what others recommend. Kayak friendly lodging can be for small bubbles or larger groups. LOCATION: GEO:48.41929000;-123.37037000 LAST-MODIFIED:20210201T213200Z X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:113 X-URL: X-COLOR:0D7324 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210911T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210911T150000 UID: SUMMARY:SISKA Fall Picnic DTSTAMP:20210820T194124Z DESCRIPTION:When:Saturday, September 11th, 2021, 9:00am to 3:00pmWhere:\N Need directions here? Click here.Who:For more information about this contact For information about registration and/or payment contact Special Events CoordinatorDetails:SAVE THE DATE FOR ANOTHER CLASSIC...\N\NSISKA Picnic\NSeptember 11, 2021\NCadboro Bay/Gyro Beach \N \NIncludes:\NGear swap 9am-12pm\NOn water skills development\NOff water clinics\NBring your own lunch\NCoffee/Tea and goodies supplied\NMore info to come.... \N\N Cost:\N There is no cost for this event/clinic X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:When:
Saturday, September 11th, 2021, 9:00am to 3:00pm

Where:
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Who:
For more information about this contact
For information about registration and/or payment contact Special Events Coordinator



Details:
SAVE THE DATE FOR ANOTHER CLASSIC...

SISKA Picnic
September 11, 2021
Cadboro Bay/Gyro Beach

Includes:
Gear swap 9am-12pm
On water skills development
Off water clinics
Bring your own lunch
Coffee/Tea and goodies supplied
More info to come....



Cost:
There is no cost for this event/clinic LOCATION:Sinclair Rd GEO:48.45884500;-123.29450000 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:133 X-URL: X-COLOR:0D7324 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211208T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211208T203000 UID: SUMMARY:SISKA Christmas Zoom Party DTSTAMP:20211121T203654Z DESCRIPTION:When:Wednesday, December 08th, 2021, 7:00pm to 8:30pmWhere:\N This meeting will be held using Zoom. To join the meeting:   Click here to join the meeting.   Or paste https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87675486913?pwd=NW9NcE1NS2ZqV2QwNWw0T0xNTUFwUT09 into your browser    Meeting ID: 876 7548 6913   Passcode: 418746Need help with Zoom? Visit the Zoom Help Center by clicking here.\N Details:Ho Ho Ho.....\N\NSISKA's Christmas Zoom Party will be held on Wednesday December 8 from 7 to 8:30 pm.\N\NNow is the time to start getting into the Holiday Spirit!\N\N1. Send your favourite pictures from 2021 paddling season to Tony Playfair by December 5.\NThere will be prizes for the best image and the jolliest.\N\N2. Who would be prepared to tell us a 2-3 minute story about a paddling adventure in 2021?\NThere will be a prize for the best one.\N\N3. Dress in your Christmas finery for the Zoom.\NThere will be prizes for the best outfit and the ugliest.\N\N4. Imagine what trivia Deb will put into Heads or Tails this year!\N\N\N5. Stay in to win a draw prize (or two) after the singalong.\N\NJoin us for a memorable evening!!\N X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:When:
Wednesday, December 08th, 2021, 7:00pm to 8:30pm

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   Meeting ID: 876 7548 6913
   Passcode: 418746

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Ho Ho Ho.....

SISKA's Christmas Zoom Party will be held on Wednesday December 8 from 7 to 8:30 pm.

Now is the time to start getting into the Holiday Spirit!

1. Send your favourite pictures from 2021 paddling season to Tony Playfair by December 5.
There will be prizes for the best image and the jolliest.

2. Who would be prepared to tell us a 2-3 minute story about a paddling adventure in 2021?
There will be a prize for the best one.

3. Dress in your Christmas finery for the Zoom.
There will be prizes for the best outfit and the ugliest.

4. Imagine what trivia Deb will put into Heads or Tails this year!


5. Stay in to win a draw prize (or two) after the singalong.

Join us for a memorable evening!!
LOCATION: GEO:48.41929000;-123.37037000 LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T121116Z X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:47 X-URL: X-COLOR:0D7324 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211211T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211211T150000 UID: SUMMARY:SISKA Christmas Paddle and Lunch Party DTSTAMP:20211121T204243Z DESCRIPTION:When:Saturday, December 11th, 2021, 12:00pm to 3:00pmWhere:\N Cadboro Bay Beach - Gyro Park Sinclair RdNeed directions? Click here.\N Details:Paddle early and return for lunch, or come for lunch and enjoy the fun and games!\NBYO chair and rain gear - we'll have canopies up and lots to warm your heart!\N\N12:00 - 1:15 Christmas Box Luncheon Social at Gyro Park\N\NSonghees First Nation Catering will deliver Covid-safe box lunches including a luncheon sandwich, chefs salad and bannock bites; we will also provide coffee, tea and a sweet treat! Utensils, cups and napkins are provided with your box lunch.\N\NSISKA is subsidizing the luncheon, so the cost to you is just\N\N$10 for members - click below to pay now, then email your choice of sandwich\Nhttps://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9DPEL34GMLYHS\N$15 for non-members - click below to pay now, then email your choice of sandwich\Nhttps://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=D69LRKW98KZJE\N\NAfter paying, please email secretary@siska.ca with your choice of sandwich: salmon, ham and swiss or veggie.\NPlease advise if you have special dietary needs.\N\NBox Lunch orders taken until Mon Nov 29, so reserve yours now!\N\N1:15 - 2:30 Bring on the Fun and Games!\N\NPin the tail on Rudolph the Reindeer!\NNavigate obstacles while carrying an ornament - on a spoon!\NTell kayak tales or be an appreciative audience for those who do! \NPrizes for feats and yarns, and random (out)door prizes too! \N \N\N2:30 We Wish You a Merry Christmas!\N\NMusic-Meister Ian Haysom will keep us in the holiday mood throughout with his curated musical playlist, guitarist and vocalist Bob McKechnie will lead us in a Christmas singalong, and then we'll send each other off with a rousing rendition of this popular Christmas song! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:When:
Saturday, December 11th, 2021, 12:00pm to 3:00pm

Where:
Cadboro Bay Beach - Gyro Park
Sinclair Rd

Need directions? Click here.

Details:
Paddle early and return for lunch, or come for lunch and enjoy the fun and games!
BYO chair and rain gear - we'll have canopies up and lots to warm your heart!

12:00 - 1:15 Christmas Box Luncheon Social at Gyro Park

Songhees First Nation Catering will deliver Covid-safe box lunches including a luncheon sandwich, chefs salad and bannock bites; we will also provide coffee, tea and a sweet treat! Utensils, cups and napkins are provided with your box lunch.

SISKA is subsidizing the luncheon, so the cost to you is just

$10 for members - click below to pay now, then email your choice of sandwich
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9DPEL34GMLYHS
$15 for non-members - click below to pay now, then email your choice of sandwich
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=D69LRKW98KZJE

After paying, please email secretary@siska.ca with your choice of sandwich: salmon, ham and swiss or veggie.
Please advise if you have special dietary needs.

Box Lunch orders taken until Mon Nov 29, so reserve yours now!

1:15 - 2:30 Bring on the Fun and Games!

Pin the tail on Rudolph the Reindeer!
Navigate obstacles while carrying an ornament - on a spoon!
Tell kayak tales or be an appreciative audience for those who do!
Prizes for feats and yarns, and random (out)door prizes too!


2:30 We Wish You a Merry Christmas!

Music-Meister Ian Haysom will keep us in the holiday mood throughout with his curated musical playlist, guitarist and vocalist Bob McKechnie will lead us in a Christmas singalong, and then we'll send each other off with a rousing rendition of this popular Christmas song! LOCATION:Sinclair Rd GEO:48.45884500;-123.29450000 LAST-MODIFIED:20211208T220741Z X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:62 X-URL: X-COLOR:0D7324 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221017T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221017T200000 UID: SUMMARY:Central Coast Kayak Trip - Zoom Q and A DTSTAMP:20221004T140756Z DESCRIPTION:When:Monday, October 17th, 2022, 7:00pm to 8:00pmWhere:\N This meeting will be held using Zoom. To join the meeting:   Click here to join the meeting.   Or paste https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87552383749?pwd=eGFFam0xcDJMT3VrS3czWlhpd29kZz09 into your browser    Meeting ID: 875 5238 3749   Passcode: 318151Need help with Zoom? Visit the Zoom Help Center by clicking here.\N Details:Our kayak trip slide presentation at the September meeting was informative and lots of fun, and you can watch it now on our YouTube Channel\N\Nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n416BHPuj00&list=PLtOFczeBegOJp-Cww2pjkpiJiT5ULmbQK&index=1&t=879s\N\NBut, if you are thinking about planning this or a similar longer kayak trip you probably still have some questions, so\N\NWe have planned a Zoom Q and A session\NMonday October 17th at 7pm.\N\NWe will also share a few of our bloopers, just for the fun of it!\N X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:When:
Monday, October 17th, 2022, 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Where:
This meeting will be held using Zoom. To join the meeting:
   Click here to join the meeting.
   Or paste https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87552383749?pwd=eGFFam0xcDJMT3VrS3czWlhpd29kZz09 into your browser
   Meeting ID: 875 5238 3749
   Passcode: 318151

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Details:
Our kayak trip slide presentation at the September meeting was informative and lots of fun, and you can watch it now on our YouTube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n416BHPuj00&list=PLtOFczeBegOJp-Cww2pjkpiJiT5ULmbQK&index=1&t=879s

But, if you are thinking about planning this or a similar longer kayak trip you probably still have some questions, so

We have planned a Zoom Q and A session
Monday October 17th at 7pm.

We will also share a few of our bloopers, just for the fun of it!
LOCATION: GEO:48.41929000;-123.37037000 LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T141019Z X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:100 X-URL: X-COLOR:0D7324 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221210T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221210T150000 UID: SUMMARY:SISKA Christmas Luncheon DTSTAMP:20221027T204944Z DESCRIPTION:When:Saturday, December 10th, 2022, 12:00pm to 3:00pmWhere:\N Royal Victoria Yacht Club3475 Ripon RoadVictoriaNeed directions? Click here.\N Details:SISKA Christmas Party at RVYC, 12 noon to 3 pm.\NSit down, 2 course luncheon with a choice of turkey or salmon entree and catering for special diets. $50 for members, $60 for guests. \NLink to register and pay will be sent to all members in early November. Limited to 90 so register and pay early!\N X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:When:
Saturday, December 10th, 2022, 12:00pm to 3:00pm

Where:
Royal Victoria Yacht Club
3475 Ripon Road
Victoria
Need directions? Click here.

Details:
SISKA Christmas Party at RVYC, 12 noon to 3 pm.
Sit down, 2 course luncheon with a choice of turkey or salmon entree and catering for special diets. $50 for members, $60 for guests.
Link to register and pay will be sent to all members in early November. Limited to 90 so register and pay early!
LOCATION:Ripon Road 3475\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada GEO:48.45156130;-123.29717850 LAST-MODIFIED:20221030T090752Z X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:311 X-URL: X-COLOR:0D7324 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230121T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230121T160000 UID: SUMMARY:Kayaker Social DTSTAMP:20231231T091753Z DESCRIPTION:When:Saturday, January 21st, 2023, 2:00pm to 4:00pmWhere:\N Need directions? Click here.Who:For more information about this clinic contact For information about registration and/or payment contact Special Events CoordinatorDetails:Come mingle\NPurchase a beverage and/or some food from the menu\N\NMake January more enjoyable by coming out and socializing with your fellow kayakers. Bring along your friends, whether they are SISKA members or not. \N\NWe look forward to seeing you there. \N\NPlease email me if you would like us to save you a seat. Email: president@siska.ca \N Cost:\N There is no cost for this event/clinic X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:When:
Saturday, January 21st, 2023, 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Where:
Need directions? Click here.

Who:
For more information about this clinic contact
For information about registration and/or payment contact Special Events Coordinator



Details:
Come mingle
Purchase a beverage and/or some food from the menu

Make January more enjoyable by coming out and socializing with your fellow kayakers. Bring along your friends, whether they are SISKA members or not.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Please email me if you would like us to save you a seat. Email: president@siska.ca


Cost:
There is no cost for this event/clinic LOCATION:Gladstone Ave 1302\, Victory \, Canada GEO:0.00000000;0.00000000 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:0 X-URL: X-COLOR:0D7324 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230711T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230711T170000 UID: SUMMARY:Comox Valley Paddlers Raft Up DTSTAMP:20230529T121250Z DESCRIPTION:When:Tuesday, July 11th, 2023, 1:30pm to 5:00pmWhere:\N Need directions? Click here.Who:For more information about this clinic contact For information about registration and/or payment contact Special Events CoordinatorDetails:Comox Valley Paddlers have set up Relaxed and Energized Paddles for us on July 11 through 13. Billets and RV parking can be set up. Contact Debbieleach52@gmail.com to register or get more details. A 20 dollar deposit will be refunded after you paddle up there. Cost:\N The cost of this event/clinic is $15.Note: Refunds for cancellations will be permitted until 2 weeks in advance of a paid workshop, clinic, or course. Within 2 weeks of such an event, refunds for cancellations will only be provided if another member registers and pays for the spot vacated. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:When:
Tuesday, July 11th, 2023, 1:30pm to 5:00pm

Where:
Need directions? Click here.

Who:
For more information about this clinic contact
For information about registration and/or payment contact Special Events Coordinator



Details:
Comox Valley Paddlers have set up Relaxed and Energized Paddles for us on July 11 through 13. Billets and RV parking can be set up. Contact Debbieleach52@gmail.com to register or get more details. A 20 dollar deposit will be refunded after you paddle up there.

Cost:
The cost of this event/clinic is $15.
Note: Refunds for cancellations will be permitted until 2 weeks in advance of a paid workshop, clinic, or course. Within 2 weeks of such an event, refunds for cancellations will only be provided if another member registers and pays for the spot vacated. LOCATION:Comox Avenue 1729\, Courtenay\, Canada GEO:0.00000000;0.00000000 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:212 X-URL: X-COLOR:0D7324 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230712T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230712T160000 UID: SUMMARY:Comox Valley Paddlers Raft Up DTSTAMP:20230529T122526Z DESCRIPTION:When:Wednesday, July 12th, 2023, 1:00pm to 4:00pmWhere:\N Need directions? Click here.Who:For more information about this clinic contact For information about registration and/or payment contact Special Events CoordinatorDetails:Comox Valley Paddlers set up Relaxed and Energier Paddles. contact DebbieLeach52@gmail.com to register and get more details. Cost:\N There is no cost for this event/clinic X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:When:
Wednesday, July 12th, 2023, 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Where:
Need directions? Click here.

Who:
For more information about this clinic contact
For information about registration and/or payment contact Special Events Coordinator



Details:
Comox Valley Paddlers set up Relaxed and Energier Paddles. contact DebbieLeach52@gmail.com to register and get more details.

Cost:
There is no cost for this event/clinic LOCATION:Comox Avenue 1729\, Courtenay\, Canada GEO:0.00000000;0.00000000 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:187 X-URL: X-COLOR:0D7324 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230713T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230713T183000 UID: SUMMARY:Comox Valley Paddlers Raft Up DTSTAMP:20230529T122921Z DESCRIPTION:When:Thursday, July 13th, 2023, 3:300:00pm to 6:30pmWhere:\N Need directions? Click here.Who:For more information about this clinic contact For information about registration and/or payment contact Special Events CoordinatorDetails:Comox Valley Paddlers set up Relaxed and Energized Paddles for us. contact Debbieleach52@gmail.com to register and het more info. Cost:\N There is no cost for this event/clinic X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:When:
Thursday, July 13th, 2023, 3:300:00pm to 6:30pm

Where:
Need directions? Click here.

Who:
For more information about this clinic contact
For information about registration and/or payment contact Special Events Coordinator



Details:
Comox Valley Paddlers set up Relaxed and Energized Paddles for us. contact Debbieleach52@gmail.com to register and het more info.

Cost:
There is no cost for this event/clinic LOCATION:Comox Avenue 1729\, Courtenay\, Canada GEO:0.00000000;0.00000000 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:165 X-URL: X-COLOR:0D7324 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230916T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230916T150000 UID: SUMMARY:PICNIC- Cadboro Bay Gyro Park DTSTAMP:20230612T101237Z DESCRIPTION:When:Saturday, September 16th, 2023, 9am to 3pmWhere:\N Cadboro Bay Beach - Gyro Park Sinclair RdNeed directions? Click here.\N Details:9am-12pm\NGear Swap: Looking to buy or sell kayak gear and/or a kayak? This is the event for you!\NKayak Chat: visit with your peers, share your summer kayak stories, ask seasoned paddlers your kayak questions.\NCoffee, tea and goodies will be supplied\N\N12pm-1pm\NBring your own Lunch\N\N1pm-3pm\NLight/Relaxed Paddle Cadboro Bay Tour X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:When:
Saturday, September 16th, 2023, 9am to 3pm

Where:
Cadboro Bay Beach - Gyro Park
Sinclair Rd

Need directions? Click here.

Details:
9am-12pm
Gear Swap: Looking to buy or sell kayak gear and/or a kayak? This is the event for you!
Kayak Chat: visit with your peers, share your summer kayak stories, ask seasoned paddlers your kayak questions.
Coffee, tea and goodies will be supplied

12pm-1pm
Bring your own Lunch

1pm-3pm
Light/Relaxed Paddle Cadboro Bay Tour LOCATION:Sinclair Rd GEO:48.45884500;-123.29450000 LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T195424Z X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:262 X-URL: X-COLOR:0D7324 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230930T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230930T150000 UID: SUMMARY:CLINICS Rodeo- On and Off Water Clinics at Cadboro Bay DTSTAMP:20230728T201901Z DESCRIPTION:When:Saturday, September 30th, 2023, 9:00am to 3:00pmWhere:\N Cadboro Bay Beach - Gyro Park Sinclair RdNeed directions? Click here.\N Details:On and Off Water Clinics \NMorning and afternoon sessions with lunch break X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:When:
Saturday, September 30th, 2023, 9:00am to 3:00pm

Where:
Cadboro Bay Beach - Gyro Park
Sinclair Rd

Need directions? Click here.

Details:
On and Off Water Clinics
Morning and afternoon sessions with lunch break LOCATION:Sinclair Rd GEO:48.45884500;-123.29450000 LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T202115Z X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:349 X-URL: X-COLOR:0D7324 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231209T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231209T150000 UID: SUMMARY:SISKA's Annual Chritsmas Party DTSTAMP:20231026T055205Z DESCRIPTION:When:Saturday, December 09th, 2023, 12:00pm to 3:00pmWhere:\N Royal Victoria Yatch Club Need directions here? Click here.Details:Seating limited to 90 \NDelicious buffet lunch, cash bar, lots of door prizes, tantalizing games...\NTickets will go on sale around mid-November…watch for the email announcement!\N X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:When:
Saturday, December 09th, 2023, 12:00pm to 3:00pm

Where:
Royal Victoria Yatch Club Need directions here? Click here.

Details:
Seating limited to 90
Delicious buffet lunch, cash bar, lots of door prizes, tantalizing games...
Tickets will go on sale around mid-November…watch for the email announcement!
LOCATION:Ripon Road 3475\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada GEO:48.45156130;-123.29717850 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:314 X-URL: X-COLOR:0D7324 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240121T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240121T160000 UID: SUMMARY:Kayaker Social DTSTAMP:20231231T093842Z DESCRIPTION:When:Sunday, January 21st, 2024, 2:00pm to 4:00pmWhere:\N Fernwood Inn 1302 Gladstone AveVictory Need directions? Click here.\N Details:Date: Sunday January 21st\NTime: 2pm-4pm\NLocation: Fernwood Inn\N1302 Gladstone Ave, Victoria \N\NCome mingle\NPurchase a beverage and/or some food from the menu\N\NMake January more enjoyable by coming out and socializing with your fellow kayakers. Bring along your friends, whether they are SISKA members or not. \N\NWe look forward to seeing you there. \N\NPlease email me if you would like us to save you a seat. Email: president@siska.ca X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:When:
Sunday, January 21st, 2024, 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Where:
Fernwood Inn
1302 Gladstone Ave
Victory
Need directions? Click here.

Details:
Date: Sunday January 21st
Time: 2pm-4pm
Location: Fernwood Inn
1302 Gladstone Ave, Victoria

Come mingle
Purchase a beverage and/or some food from the menu

Make January more enjoyable by coming out and socializing with your fellow kayakers. Bring along your friends, whether they are SISKA members or not.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Please email me if you would like us to save you a seat. Email: president@siska.ca LOCATION:Gladstone Ave 1302\, Victory \, Canada GEO:0.00000000;0.00000000 LAST-MODIFIED:20231231T094259Z X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:197 X-URL: X-COLOR:0D7324 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240601T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240601T203000 UID: SUMMARY:SISKA Potluck Hosting Nanaimo Paddlers DTSTAMP:20240513T084520Z DESCRIPTION:When:Saturday, June 01st, 2024, 5:30pm to 8:30pmWhere:\N Need directions? Click here.Who:For more information about this clinic contact For information about registration and/or payment contact Special Events CoordinatorDetails:Where:\NRoberts Room, in low building on Toronto Street between South Park schoolyard and the tower at 620.\N\NWho:\NThis is being facilitated by Debbie Leach. For more information contact Debbieleach52@gmail.com\N\NDetails:\NSISKA members provide potluck for Nanaimo Paddlers Raft UP. Available to SISKA members and spouses.\N\NCost:\NNil\N\NRegistration:\NN/a Cost:\N There is no cost for this event/clinic X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:When:
Saturday, June 01st, 2024, 5:30pm to 8:30pm

Where:
Need directions? Click here.

Who:
For more information about this clinic contact
For information about registration and/or payment contact Special Events Coordinator



Details:
Where:
Roberts Room, in low building on Toronto Street between South Park schoolyard and the tower at 620.

Who:
This is being facilitated by Debbie Leach. For more information contact Debbieleach52@gmail.com

Details:
SISKA members provide potluck for Nanaimo Paddlers Raft UP. Available to SISKA members and spouses.

Cost:
Nil

Registration:
N/a

Cost:
There is no cost for this event/clinic LOCATION:Toronto St 620\, Victoria \, Canada GEO:0.00000000;0.00000000 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:154 X-URL: X-COLOR:0D7324 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240811T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240811T140000 UID: SUMMARY:Raft Up with Comox Valley Paddlers DTSTAMP:20240513T084818Z DESCRIPTION:When:Sunday, August 11th, 2024, 10:00am to 2:00pmWhere:\N Comox Valley Paddlers Club1729 Comox AvenueCourtenayNeed directions? Click here.\N Details:When:\NSunday August 11 through Tuesday August 13\N\NWhere:\NComox Valley\N\NWho:\NThis is being facilitated by Helen Koziol\NFor more information about this, contact Hkoziol@shaw.ca (Comox)\NOr Debbieleach52@gmail.com (Victoria)\N\NDetails:\NThree days offering either Relaxed or Energizer paddles. Their club will host a potluck for SISKA guests.\N\NCost:\NA deposit of $20 per paddler will be requested via e-transfer. Deposits will be returned when paddlers attend the Raft Up.\N\NRegistration:\NContact Debbieleach52@gmail.com to register and request billeting, if needed, and the dates required.\N X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:When:
Sunday, August 11th, 2024, 10:00am to 2:00pm

Where:
Comox Valley Paddlers Club
1729 Comox Avenue
Courtenay
Need directions? Click here.

Details:
When:
Sunday August 11 through Tuesday August 13

Where:
Comox Valley

Who:
This is being facilitated by Helen Koziol
For more information about this, contact Hkoziol@shaw.ca (Comox)
Or Debbieleach52@gmail.com (Victoria)

Details:
Three days offering either Relaxed or Energizer paddles. Their club will host a potluck for SISKA guests.

Cost:
A deposit of $20 per paddler will be requested via e-transfer. Deposits will be returned when paddlers attend the Raft Up.

Registration:
Contact Debbieleach52@gmail.com to register and request billeting, if needed, and the dates required.
LOCATION:Comox Avenue 1729\, Courtenay\, Canada GEO:0.00000000;0.00000000 LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T085422Z X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:302 X-URL: X-COLOR:0D7324 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240906T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240906T210000 UID: SUMMARY:Energizer Paddle - Raft Up Potluck DTSTAMP:20240902T142317Z DESCRIPTION:When:Friday, September 06th, 2024, 6pm to 9pmWhere:\N Need directions? Click here.Who:For more information about this Special Event contact: For information about registration and/or payment contact Special Event CoordinatorSkill Level:Participants in this clinic should have Paddle Canada Level 1 or equivalent. To understand this designation better, please read SISKA's Paddle GuidelinesDetails:SISKA members and their families are invited to bring potluck dishes to share with Comox Valley Paddlers on Friday, September 6th at 6 pm.\N\NThe location is the Recreation Centre at Foxborough Hills on Emily Carr Drive near Chatterton Way.\N\NGoogling 'Foxborough Hills' will get you to the complex. There are two gates, into Foxborough 1 nearest Chatterton Drive and into Foxborough 2, further east. The Rec Centre is between them beside a large parking lot on the road paralleling Emily Carr Drive.\N\NDoors will be open at 6 pm. There is a full kitchen. Bring your own beverages.\N\NYou don't need to paddle to come to the potluck and mingle with other kayakers. Let’s show Comox our SISKA hospitality!\N\N-- \NBJ Porter Cost:\N There is no cost for this event/clinic X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:When:
Friday, September 06th, 2024, 6pm to 9pm

Where:
Need directions? Click here.

Who:
For more information about this Special Event contact:
For information about registration and/or payment contact Special Event Coordinator

Skill Level:
Participants in this clinic should have Paddle Canada Level 1 or equivalent. To understand this designation better, please read SISKA's Paddle Guidelines

Details:
SISKA members and their families are invited to bring potluck dishes to share with Comox Valley Paddlers on Friday, September 6th at 6 pm.

The location is the Recreation Centre at Foxborough Hills on Emily Carr Drive near Chatterton Way.

Googling 'Foxborough Hills' will get you to the complex. There are two gates, into Foxborough 1 nearest Chatterton Drive and into Foxborough 2, further east. The Rec Centre is between them beside a large parking lot on the road paralleling Emily Carr Drive.

Doors will be open at 6 pm. There is a full kitchen. Bring your own beverages.

You don't need to paddle to come to the potluck and mingle with other kayakers. Let’s show Comox our SISKA hospitality!

--
BJ Porter

Cost:
There is no cost for this event/clinic LOCATION:Emily Carr Dr 4318\, Victoria \, Canada GEO:0.00000000;0.00000000 LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T061123Z X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:177 X-URL: X-COLOR:0D7324 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240921T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240921T150000 UID: SUMMARY:SISKA Annual Picnic DTSTAMP:20240812T205233Z DESCRIPTION:When:Saturday, September 21st, 2024, 9:00am to 3:00pmWhere:\N Cadboro Bay Beach - Gyro Park Sinclair RdNeed directions? Click here.\N Details:9am-12pm\N\NGear Swap: Looking to buy or sell kayak gear and/or a kayak? This is the event for you! Bring your items priced and be there to sell them. \N\NKayak Chat : Visit with your peers, share your summer kayak stories, ask seasoned paddlers your kayak questions. \N\NDeck Lines by Andrew Cusack : Does your kayak need the all important deck lines? Do your deck lines need replacing? Then bring your kayak to this event and Andrew will do his magic and install or update your deck lines. Deck lines supplied by SISKA. This is on a first come basis. Be ready to assist Andrew as needed. \N\NRefreshments: Coffee, tea and goodies will be supplied \N\N12pm-1pm\N\NLunch: bring your own picnic \N\N1pm-3pm\N\NLight Paddle Cadboro Bay Tour: registration open. \Nhttps://siska.ca/prod/calendar/view-siska-s-calendar-2/1606\N\NFree event X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:When:
Saturday, September 21st, 2024, 9:00am to 3:00pm

Where:
Cadboro Bay Beach - Gyro Park
Sinclair Rd

Need directions? Click here.

Details:
9am-12pm

Gear Swap: Looking to buy or sell kayak gear and/or a kayak? This is the event for you! Bring your items priced and be there to sell them.

Kayak Chat : Visit with your peers, share your summer kayak stories, ask seasoned paddlers your kayak questions.

Deck Lines by Andrew Cusack : Does your kayak need the all important deck lines? Do your deck lines need replacing? Then bring your kayak to this event and Andrew will do his magic and install or update your deck lines. Deck lines supplied by SISKA. This is on a first come basis. Be ready to assist Andrew as needed.

Refreshments: Coffee, tea and goodies will be supplied

12pm-1pm

Lunch: bring your own picnic

1pm-3pm

Light Paddle Cadboro Bay Tour: registration open.
https://siska.ca/prod/calendar/view-siska-s-calendar-2/1606

Free event LOCATION:Sinclair Rd GEO:48.45884500;-123.29450000 LAST-MODIFIED:20240831T212506Z X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:278 X-URL: X-COLOR:0D7324 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241207T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241207T150000 UID: SUMMARY:Christmas Luncheon DTSTAMP:20240903T205327Z DESCRIPTION:When:Saturday, December 07th, 2024, 12:00pm to 3:00pmWhere:\N Need directions here? Click here.Who:For more information about this Special Event contact: For information about registration and/or payment contact Special Event CoordinatorDetails:Sold Out \NWant to be put on the waitlist contact the Chief Elf: jlsutton50@gmail.com\N\NSISKA Annual Christmas Party Luncheon to take place at RVYC on Saturday, December 7th\N\NThese tickets always sell out quickly so act now to reserve your seat!\N\NFollow this link to the formal announcement information and the PayPal links there to purchase your ticket\Nhttps://siska.ca/prod/docs_private/Christmas%20Party%202024%20tickets%20announcement%20.pdf\N\NYou can review the RVYC luncheon menu at this link\Nhttps://siska.ca/prod/docs_private/SISKA%20Christmas%20Menu%202024.pdf\N\NWe hope to see you there for another classic SISKA Christmas Party!\N\N***If you have any questions, please email Jennie Sutton (Chief Elf) at jlsutton50@gmail.com\N\N Cost:\N There is no cost for this event/clinic X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:When:
Saturday, December 07th, 2024, 12:00pm to 3:00pm

Where:
Need directions here? Click here.

Who:
For more information about this Special Event contact:
For information about registration and/or payment contact Special Event Coordinator



Details:
Sold Out
Want to be put on the waitlist contact the Chief Elf: jlsutton50@gmail.com

SISKA Annual Christmas Party Luncheon to take place at RVYC on Saturday, December 7th

These tickets always sell out quickly so act now to reserve your seat!

Follow this link to the formal announcement information and the PayPal links there to purchase your ticket
https://siska.ca/prod/docs_private/Christmas%20Party%202024%20tickets%20announcement%20.pdf

You can review the RVYC luncheon menu at this link
https://siska.ca/prod/docs_private/SISKA%20Christmas%20Menu%202024.pdf

We hope to see you there for another classic SISKA Christmas Party!

***If you have any questions, please email Jennie Sutton (Chief Elf) at jlsutton50@gmail.com



Cost:
There is no cost for this event/clinic LOCATION:Ripon Road 3475\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada GEO:48.45156130;-123.29717850 LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T193023Z X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:332 X-URL: X-COLOR:0D7324 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250607T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250607T150000 UID: SUMMARY:SISKA KayakFest 2025 DTSTAMP:20250419T100715Z DESCRIPTION:When:Saturday, June 07th, 2025, 10:00am to 3:00pmWhere:\N Need directions here? Click here.Who:For more information about this Special Event contact: For information about registration and/or payment contact Special Event CoordinatorDetails:A Beach Side Event All About Sea Kayaking \N\NJune 7th at Gyro Park, Cadboro Bay 10am-3pm \N\NFREE exhibits, demonstrations and clinics, including:\NPacking Your Kayak for a Multi-Day Trip \NCrabbing From Your Kayak\NGreenland Paddle Carving Demo\NSimple Kayak Repairs on the Fly\NInjury Prevention; Stretching To Stay Limber \NFitting Out Your Kayak for Rolling\N\NMANY THANKS TO OUR VALUED PARTNERS:\NBC Kayak Centre, Best Coast Outfitting, Blue Dog Kayaking, Cross Currents Kayaking, Ocean River Sports,\NPacifica Paddle Sports, Dancing with the Sea,\NGoKayak and SKILS\N\N\NWE ARE PROUD TO WELCOME BC MARINE TRAILS AND KAYAK FRIENDLY LODGING. LEARN WHERE TO PADDLE AND WHERE TO STAY WHILE KAYAKING.\N\N\NThe South Island Sea Kayaking Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to sea kayaking on Vancouver Island, particularly in the Greater Victoria area. SISKA offers over seventy led group paddles annually, skill-building workshops, guided group trips, social events and a welcoming community of fellow enthusiasts. Cost:\N There is no cost for this event/clinic X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:When:
Saturday, June 07th, 2025, 10:00am to 3:00pm

Where:
Need directions here? Click here.

Who:
For more information about this Special Event contact:
For information about registration and/or payment contact Special Event Coordinator



Details:
A Beach Side Event All About Sea Kayaking

June 7th at Gyro Park, Cadboro Bay 10am-3pm

FREE exhibits, demonstrations and clinics, including:
Packing Your Kayak for a Multi-Day Trip
Crabbing From Your Kayak
Greenland Paddle Carving Demo
Simple Kayak Repairs on the Fly
Injury Prevention; Stretching To Stay Limber
Fitting Out Your Kayak for Rolling

MANY THANKS TO OUR VALUED PARTNERS:
BC Kayak Centre, Best Coast Outfitting, Blue Dog Kayaking, Cross Currents Kayaking, Ocean River Sports,
Pacifica Paddle Sports, Dancing with the Sea,
GoKayak and SKILS


WE ARE PROUD TO WELCOME BC MARINE TRAILS AND KAYAK FRIENDLY LODGING. LEARN WHERE TO PADDLE AND WHERE TO STAY WHILE KAYAKING.


The South Island Sea Kayaking Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to sea kayaking on Vancouver Island, particularly in the Greater Victoria area. SISKA offers over seventy led group paddles annually, skill-building workshops, guided group trips, social events and a welcoming community of fellow enthusiasts.

Cost:
There is no cost for this event/clinic LOCATION:Sinclair Rd GEO:48.45884500;-123.29450000 LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T145526Z X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:331 X-URL: X-COLOR:0D7324 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250927T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250927T160000 UID: SUMMARY:Annual SISKA Gyro Park Event: Gear Swap and More DTSTAMP:20250618T232634Z DESCRIPTION:When:Saturday, September 27th, 2025, 9:00am to 300:0pmWhere:\N Cadboro Bay Beach - Gyro Park Sinclair RdNeed directions? Click here.\N Details:Saturday September 27, 2025\N\NCadboro Bay/ Gyro Park 9am - 3pm (rain or shine)\N\N9am-12pm\N\NGear Swap: Looking to buy or sell kayak gear and/or a kayak? This is the event for you!\NKayak Chat: : visit with your peers, share your summer kayak stories, ask seasoned paddlers your kayak questions.\NKayak: Installations and more…\NAndrew Cusack will once again be doing any one or all of the following, depending on the boat/owner:\N\NInstalling: rescue handles, new deck/perimeter lines, new bungee lines, ‘line caps’ to prevent fraying\NOther minor repairs/upgrades/etc.\NRefreshments: Coffee, tea and goodies will be supplied\N\N12pm-1pm\N\NBring your own Lunch\N\N1pm-3pm : these SISKA member led activities will require registration, at a future date.\N\NLight Paddle: Cadboro Bay Tour\NKayak Clinic(s) : Raj Persram of Rolling with it Kayaks will be offering a rolling clinic.\NMore details will be shared in the August newsletter.\N X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:When:
Saturday, September 27th, 2025, 9:00am to 300:0pm

Where:
Cadboro Bay Beach - Gyro Park
Sinclair Rd

Need directions? Click here.

Details:
Saturday September 27, 2025

Cadboro Bay/ Gyro Park 9am - 3pm (rain or shine)

9am-12pm

Gear Swap: Looking to buy or sell kayak gear and/or a kayak? This is the event for you!
Kayak Chat: : visit with your peers, share your summer kayak stories, ask seasoned paddlers your kayak questions.
Kayak: Installations and more…
Andrew Cusack will once again be doing any one or all of the following, depending on the boat/owner:

Installing: rescue handles, new deck/perimeter lines, new bungee lines, ‘line caps’ to prevent fraying
Other minor repairs/upgrades/etc.
Refreshments: Coffee, tea and goodies will be supplied

12pm-1pm

Bring your own Lunch

1pm-3pm : these SISKA member led activities will require registration, at a future date.

Light Paddle: Cadboro Bay Tour
Kayak Clinic(s) : Raj Persram of Rolling with it Kayaks will be offering a rolling clinic.
More details will be shared in the August newsletter.
LOCATION:Sinclair Rd GEO:48.45884500;-123.29450000 LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T113551Z X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:337 X-URL: X-COLOR:0D7324 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251129T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251129T150000 UID: SUMMARY:Christmas Party Lunch DTSTAMP:20251008T194524Z DESCRIPTION:When:Saturday, November 29th, 2025, 12:00pm to 3:00pmWhere:\N Royal Victoria Yacht Club3475 Ripon RoadVictoriaNeed directions? Click here.\N Details:That time of year is fast approaching!\N\NOnce again the club will be hosting the very popular annual Christmas Party lunch at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club on Beach Drive.\N\NBookings will open in early November and all club members will receive an invitation to register and pay. Mark the date in your calendar as seating sells quickly!\N\NCome along and enjoy a wonderful buffet meal, have chances to win one of the many great door draw prizes donated by our local retailers, take on the challenge of the fun game of Heads or Tails, and most importantly socialize with friends as the Christmas season begins.\N\NThe delicious buffet lunch, with vegetarian options, will include tea, coffee and desserts. The chef will cater for gluten-free as well as other special diets. There will be a pay as you go bar.\N\NThe event will be from 12 noon until 3:00pm.\N\NMore details including pricing will follow at a later time. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:When:
Saturday, November 29th, 2025, 12:00pm to 3:00pm

Where:
Royal Victoria Yacht Club
3475 Ripon Road
Victoria
Need directions? Click here.

Details:
That time of year is fast approaching!

Once again the club will be hosting the very popular annual Christmas Party lunch at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club on Beach Drive.

Bookings will open in early November and all club members will receive an invitation to register and pay. Mark the date in your calendar as seating sells quickly!

Come along and enjoy a wonderful buffet meal, have chances to win one of the many great door draw prizes donated by our local retailers, take on the challenge of the fun game of Heads or Tails, and most importantly socialize with friends as the Christmas season begins.

The delicious buffet lunch, with vegetarian options, will include tea, coffee and desserts. The chef will cater for gluten-free as well as other special diets. There will be a pay as you go bar.

The event will be from 12 noon until 3:00pm.

More details including pricing will follow at a later time. LOCATION:Ripon Road 3475\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada GEO:48.45156130;-123.29717850 LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T194625Z X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:252 X-URL: X-COLOR:0D7324 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260220T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260220T160000 UID: SUMMARY:SISKA SOCIAL at the Fernwood Inn DTSTAMP:20260108T194100Z DESCRIPTION:When:Friday, February 20th, 2026, 12:00pm to 4:00pmWhere:\N Fernwood Inn 1302 Gladstone AveVictory Need directions? Click here.\N Details:Event: SISKA SOCIAL\NDate: FRIDAY FEBRUARY 20TH\NTIME: 12:30pm-4pm\NLocation: FERNWOOD INN\NAddress: 1302 GLADSTONE AVE, VICTORIA, BC\Nhttps://fernwoodinn.com/\N\NThe back room at the Fernwood Inn has been booked for the annual SISKA Social.\N\NIt is an informal affair, without an agenda and with diners ordering from the menu and paying separately.\N\NHowever, as the Inn would like to have an idea of numbers, please RSVP if you ARE attending to BJ Porter at bjporter108@gmail.com.\N\NThe booking is for 1230 to 1600 hrs and last year there were about 40 attendees.\N\NIf you are so inclined, please bring small toiletry items or warm socks to be delivered to Our Place. Thank you.\N\NBJ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:When:
Friday, February 20th, 2026, 12:00pm to 4:00pm

Where:
Fernwood Inn
1302 Gladstone Ave
Victory
Need directions? Click here.

Details:
Event: SISKA SOCIAL
Date: FRIDAY FEBRUARY 20TH
TIME: 12:30pm-4pm
Location: FERNWOOD INN
Address: 1302 GLADSTONE AVE, VICTORIA, BC
https://fernwoodinn.com/

The back room at the Fernwood Inn has been booked for the annual SISKA Social.

It is an informal affair, without an agenda and with diners ordering from the menu and paying separately.

However, as the Inn would like to have an idea of numbers, please RSVP if you ARE attending to BJ Porter at bjporter108@gmail.com.

The booking is for 1230 to 1600 hrs and last year there were about 40 attendees.

If you are so inclined, please bring small toiletry items or warm socks to be delivered to Our Place. Thank you.

BJ LOCATION:Gladstone Ave 1302\, Victory \, Canada GEO:0.00000000;0.00000000 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:110 X-URL: X-COLOR:0D7324 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR