Another Red Ride Out is on the horizon! April 18 2026
This year's Ride Out will be another Southern Gulf Islands Adventure!
Here is our plan so far!
9 am Ferry from Swartz Bay to Fulford Harbour, Salt Spring Island. Drive to launch site, likely at Long Harbour ferry terminal on Welbury Bay side.
There are no reservations on the Salt Spring Ferry. Target 8am arrival at Swartz Bay (7:20am 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 back to the launch site.
11 am to ~4 pm Option A: Beginner/Recreational Level Ocean Tour to the Chain Islands with a lunch stop and hike/walk on Third Sister Island. Bring your own lunch, snacks, water. Total distance 4-6km.
11 am to ~4 pm Option B: Recreational+/Intermediate Level Ocean Tour to Prevost Island and adjacent islets with a lunch stop on one of the islands. Bring your own lunch, snacks, water. Total distance 10-14km.
5:00 pm Après paddle food and beverage stop at a local restaurant (TBD) on Salt Spring Island plus draw prizes!
7:50 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 Red Ride Out for all participants.
Red Paddle Co boards and Blackfish Paddles can added on to your booking.
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 Red Ride Out for all participants.
More exciting details will be announced as we get closer to the Red Ride Out date.
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