This cross-club paddling event, named “Raft Up”, was conceptualized in 2023 as a way of safely introducing members from other paddling clubs to new destinations on Vancouver Island by utilizing the knowledge from the local clubs. This year the Raft Up concept has been expanded to include all 4 paddling clubs on Vancouver Island: Victoria’s South Island Sea Kayaking Association (SISKA); Cowichan Kayak and Canoe Club; the Nanaimo Paddlers Club, Campbell River Paddlers and Comox Valley Paddlers Club.
Please read through the detailed descriptions, linked below and pay close attention to the dates the paddles are offered to plan the two days.
1.) Comox Harbour Tour (Tuesday, September 15th only) Rating: CVPC’s Day Paddle Easy
2.) Deep Bay Past Denman and Chrome Island to Hornby Island (Option September 15th and 16th) This paddle IS NOT APPROPRIATE for novice paddlers! Limit of 10 participants with 6 non-CVPC members per paddle.
3.) Union Bay to Denman Island then Tree Island (with option to circumnavigate) (Option September 15th and 16th) Rating: CVPC’s “Intermediate Day Paddle”
4.) Three Rivers (Wednesday, September 16th only) Rating: CVPC’s Day Paddle Easy. Relaxed paddle of 3-4nm.