The search for a missing Victoria kayaker has now been called off.
The 56 year old man was reported missing some time after launching his kayak from the Becher Bay marina in East Sooke early Monday afternoon.
Mounties tracked down the kayaker's vehicle in Becher Bay, between East Sooke Park and the southern tip of Metchosin.
Ground and Marine Search and rescue operations continued to comb the search area - which is around 1,000 square kilometres in size.
The name of the missing man is being withheld at the request of his family.