Safety

Important:  

We are now looking at new safety considerations in regards to the club paddles.  We have formulated a draft document Members Safety Draft, for which we would like your input.  Please email any comments you may have to the

If you are a new or less experienced paddler, be sure to choose the right trips for your safety and that of others.  If you are not sure about your skills, ask the contact person about the route.  Each of us is responsible for our own safety when paddling together.

The Coast Guard requires paddlers to carry safety equipment with them on every paddle.  You’ll need a spare paddle, 15 m. buoyant throw line, a whistle or horn, a bailer or pump, and your pfd or lifejacket. Please be sure to have these items plus a complete change of clothing in a dry bag when you come on club paddles.

A more skilled paddler can become a safer and more confident paddler. If you are interested in gaining more skills the attached document may help you find the training you need. Note that this is a living document, also note that the club does not endorse any of the listed organizations. It is the paddler's responcibility to assess the organization and their own personal goals.

Training Opportunities

Trip difficulty ratings:

Intro: Protected waters, short paddles with a couple of stops. Paddlers unsure of their abilities.
Easy: Protected waters, up to six miles one way. Beginner
Moderate: Up to two miles of open water and nine miles one way. Intermediate
Strenuous: Open crossing and/or portages. Over ten miles one way. Advanced
Marathon: Open crossing and/or portages. Over twenty miles overall. Advanced

Day Trip Schedule

These trips are for members who are more experienced beginners, intermediate or advanced. If you are not sure about your skills, talk to a more experienced member.

Special Events are highlighted like this:

General Trip Information:

For weekend day trips please phone the contact 24 to 48 hr before the scheduled trip, to determine any changes, to the time and place of departure.

You must be a member to participate in overnight trips but prospective members are welcome to come along on a day trip or two before joining. You must file a signed a waiver with the club Treasurer a week or more before paddling with us.

Wednesday Paddles:

We paddle on Wednesdays at 9:00 am summer and 9:30 am winter, weather permitting.  Please call Anna & Brian  at 758-6589.  If interested please call to confirm Tuesday evening.  If no one calls then the paddle will be cancelled.

Thursday After Work Paddles:

Starting March 13, 2008

Join us for an after work paddle Thursday evenings at 5:30pm.

Length determined by time of sunset with a minimum 2 hours of fun!

We will be launching from Departure Bay Beach until the days get longer.

All skill levels are welcome.

Contact Reale 250.760.0170 reale_emond@telus.net, or Sharon 250.754.5134 sglodston@shaw.ca for more information.