Comox Paddler’s Club Trip Coordinator’s Description
Destination: Union Bay area
Date: May 20, 2023
Time: 9 AM paddles in the water.
Meeting Place: Union Bay Boat Launch
Description: Group 1 (primary): Shoreline paddle. The direction selected will depend on sea conditions and will be decided at the pre-launch meeting.
Group 2 (optional): Crossing to Denman Island only if there is interest, sufficient paddlers in each group (5+) and suitable sea conditions for the crossing.
Length of Trip (hours/days): 2 hrs for Group 1 and 4 hrs for Group 2.
Rating: Trip Rating 2 – see link for requirements.
Coordinator: Bob A.
Max. People: no limit
Other Conditions: The Pre-launch meeting will finalize trip routing and participants.
Concept: I want paddlers of all capabilities to get out and enjoy this area. Group 1 route (Easy rating) will paddle nearshore and into the wind for about one hour and then return to launch site. If there is sufficient interest, then Group 2 (Intermediate rating) will be formed to paddle across Baynes Sound to Denman Island, have a snack and return to Union Bay. This will be a situational decision based on sea conditions, group interest and capability. The Baynes Sound crossing is 3 km in length with motor boat traffic present. Tight group discipline will be required for the crossing.
Notes: Ebbing tide: 4.1 m high tide at 6:08 AM and 0.7 m low tide at 2:15 pm.
Baynes Sound has minimal protection from prevailing winds, so check weather forecast to ensure marine conditions are within your ability. The trip is a GO unless Marine forecast has a warning in effect.
See Membership List for contact info.