Our 4th Red Paddle Co Ride Out
~Spring 2025 Edition~
is a
Southern Gulf Islands Adventure!
Enjoy a fun-filled day of ocean paddling around Salt Spring Island, Russell Island and Princess Margaret Island on the West Coast of Canada. Explore diverse coastlines with chances to see whales, seals, sea lions and more. Explore the islands, hike the network of trails and learn about the ecology and cultural history.
WHEN: Saturday April 12, 2025 (10am to 3pm on water time)
WHERE: Salt Spring Island-Russell Island-Princess Margaret Island
WHO: The tour will be an easy pace and suitable for all skills levels Beginner/Recreational+ to Intermediate (see Option A and Option B under the Saturday Itinerary). You should have some SUP experience and be able to paddle at an average of 1-2km/hr with light wind for Option A. You will be guided by Paddle Canada Accredited Instructors with extensive ocean SUP experience.
COST: $88 Guided ocean tour, Red Paddle Co board, Blackfish paddle, PFD, safety gear and dry bag rental included (or bring your own board). Drysuit/wetsuit with booties/gloves included too if needed. Food, travel, accommodation not included.
The Ride Out is a great chance to try out many of the great boards offered by Red Paddle Co! There are some awesome new boards for 2025. There are some amazing new paddles for 2025 too.
TRAVEL: Travel time between downtown Victoria and Swartz Bay ferry terminal is approximately 40 minutes one way. We will help arrange carpooling and board transport for those interested.
We have great DRAW PRIZES from our sponsors Red Paddle Co Blackfish Paddles Vaikobi and from South Island SUP and Mer Tales Ocean Journeys
There will be enough prizes for all participants to win a prize!
Saturday Itinerary
9 am Ferry from Swartz Bay to Fulford Harbour, Salt Spring Island.
There are no reservations on the Salt Spring Ferry. Target 8am arrival at Swartz Bay (7:30am departure from Victoria).
Participants can choose between either Option A or B. The 2 groups will start from the same launch site and travel together at the start. Group B will travel further and will likely have lunch in a different location than Group A. The 2 groups will join together again on the way home.
10 am to 3 pm Option A: Beginner/Recreational Level Ocean Tour to Russell Island with a lunch stop and hike/walk on Russell Island. Bring your own lunch, snacks, water. Total distance 3-5km.
10 am to 3 pm Option B: Recreational+/Intermediate Level Ocean Tour to Russell Island and Princess Margaret Island with a lunch stop on Princess Margaret Island. Bring your own lunch, snacks, water. Total distance 8-10km.
3:30 pm Food and beverage stop at Rock Salt Restaurant in Fulford Harbour plus draw prizes après paddle.
5:50 pm Ferry from Fulford Harbour, Salt Spring Island to Swartz Bay.
Timing and/or location may shift depending on weather. Final itinerary will be confirmed approximately 1 week ahead and will consider weather, tide, current and other factors to ensure a safe and enjoyable Ride Out for all participants.
More exciting details will be announced as we get closer to the Red Ride Out date. Check out our Facebook event page.
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Thank you to all our amazing sponsors for your support!
Red Paddle Co Blackfish Paddles Vaikobi Coastline Surf
Photos below from our Red Paddle Co Ride Out in 2023 📸 Don Craig Photography
