Once again, SISKA and Oak Bay Sea Rescue will be carrying out a joint training exercise to allow kayakers to see what is involved in a rescue and to give Oak Bay Sea Rescue volunteers more practice in finding and retrieving kayakers.

 Siska paddler being rescued during the summer 2011 exercises

 "Landing on Ecological Reserves is restricted to protect sensitive plants and ecosystems. Permission to land is required.”  (See maps of Trial Island & Oak Bay Islands Ecological Reserves).  Marine Law states that in an emergency one can land anywhere!

SISKA caps are now available and we will be placing an order for more. They cost $15 and can be ordered and prepaid for by clicking "Read More" and using the PayPal link.  To order only, contact Susan at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  For more details and a photo, click "Read More".