Max 12 paddlers
Newcastle and Protection island day paddle.
Level 1 paddle consists of approximately three 1 hour paddles, getting out to explore Newcastle Island, then Protection Island and Dinghy Dock Pub for supper and paddle back for 6:00 o’clock. The paddle on the outside between Protection and Gabriola is the only area where the waves might be of concern.. Another tricky bit might be getting out on the dock at the pub ( not glamorous). This club paddle ends at the pub as some don’t wish to come in and can return on their own and some might stay to camp on Newcastle.
10:45 arrive at Brechin Ramp Nanaimo.pay parking
11:30 launch
12:30-2:00Newcastle-explore ,hike,relax ( Snacks, shoes?)
1:00 High tide
2:30 Depart
3:30 Protection Island
4:15 Dingy Dock, (Cash,bow line)
6:00ish Depart
7:00 arrive Brechin Ramp
Coordinator: Norene Wells