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Wednesday 4 September Sea kayak trip to Golfe du Morbihan, Brittany CANCELLED
There will be a club sea kayak trip to the Golfe du Morbihan, Brittany in September. Morbihan is a paddling paradise with beautiful islands throughout a very large natural harbour. There are also journeys available along the coast and short crossings to islands.
https://www.google.com/search?q=golfe+du+morbihan&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjButSFzrThAhX-UhUIHak3DQAQ_AUIDygC&biw=1536&bih=722
The trip will be suitable for people who have done the 2* sea kayak course and have been on some additional journeys on the sea so that they have acquired some paddle fitness. There are places with strong tides (eg when the channels narrow) as a large amount of water flows into and out of the harbour each day, so there will be times when paddlers have to paddle fast. There are also ferries and yachts to avoid. Paddles are likely to be 8-15 miles each day. People can choose whether they paddle each day.
Initially there will be 8 places available - now extended to unlimited as several experienced paddlers are planning to come along. Experienced paddlers are welcome but they need to commit to lead on at least half of the days that they paddle. These leaders will be responsible for their trip planning and leadership throughout the day. This is so that there will be a choice of trips on offer each day. If experienced paddlers join the trip then more places can become available.
Suggested itinerary
Wednesday 4 September, over night ferry Plymouth to Roscoff 2200 to 0800.
https://www.brittany-ferries.co.uk/ferry-routes/ferries-france/plymouth-roscoff/timetable#tab-2
Thursday 5 September paddle Le Blavet river, Lorient HW c 8am
Then travel to the campsite at Locmariaquer which opens at 1500 each day for new arrivals.
https://www.campingmunicipallafalaise.com/en
Paddling on Friday to Tuesday as wished
Wednesday 11 September Roscoff to Plymouth 1500 to 2010
Paddling is available for club members only. However friends and partners are welcome to join the trip. There are lots of things to do: megalithic monuments, dolmens, cycling, lots of history, walking etc.
Cost
In due course an event will be created on Webcollect for £50. This money will be used to pay towards the cost of the camping. A booking will need to be made and the deposit will cover costs in case people decide not to come on the trip.
If the trip is cancelled and no money has been paid to the campsite then the deposit will be returned to the participants. If you want to cancel from the trip, the deposit will be refunded provided the club / other participants are not out of pocket.
People will be responsible for their own travel arrangements. A car with 2 people and 2 sea kayaks is around £350 + cost of a cabin if wished.
There are shops in Locmariaquer and there is a restaurant with reasonable prices on site.
Travel insurance is essential.
Books and maps
60 Brittany Paddles by Veronique Olivier and Guy Lecointre
https://www.canotier.com/en/sea-kayaking-guide-brittany
Golfe du Morbihan by Navicarte
https://www.canotier.com/en/carte-du-golfe-du-morbihan-plastifiee
If you would like to come on this trip please reply below. No commitment has been made at this stage. This will occur when the event is created on Webcollect.
Booked so far
Jane
Adrian
Nigel
Brian
Comments
Oh, yes! Please put Richard's and Ellie's names down. Happy to lead as required if I meet the experience requirements... Have a copy of the Olivier & Lecointre book if anyone would like to borrow it and be inspired.
I will come too
Yes, please, happy to do whatever I can towards making the trip a success. Happy to use my car or share someone else's, whatever works best.
What are the best maps?
Charts - SHOM 7034 or Navicarte 246
Maps (1:25K) - IGN 0921OT / 0821OT
The IGN 'blue series' maps are reputed to be ideal for sea kayaking.
http://www.stanfords.co.uk/Vannes-Golfe-du-Morbihan-IGN-WATERPROOF-0921OTR_9782758536789
£18.99
Non waterproof version for £5 less
For complete coverage, including western side and Auray estuary, would need the 0821OT sheet as well.
Hope this helps.
We don't all need to buy copies, but I do like a good map so will treat myself!
Is it time that we started to plan this trip?
Who is planning to take cars? I am in a meeting at work on 4th September that I cannot get out of, but will be around late afternoon.
If I drive, I am happy to take 2 extra passengers and kayaks.
Would it be worth us meeting up at some point to organise?
As several of us will be at Exmouth tonight suggest we do it then. Nigel, please can you check if Paul is a definite for the trip. Brian is still in the process of moving house and would like to be able to delay making a final decision on whether he comes to Brittany.
Paul
This trip has been cancelled owing to lack of numbers.