Sea kayak award (3*) group July 2019 transport arrangements

JaneEvans

Tuesday 2 July meet 5.30pm at Maclaines for loading boats, or 6.30pm at Exmouth Orcombe Point. If you can offer a lift to others please tell people here.
The location for this group will change each week.
Remember to bring helmets and towlines.

Nigel_Sharpe

I am sorry - I can't help with transport on 2 July as I will be in Wiltshire - I will keep my eyes open though and help when I can....

JaneEvans

Hi Lee

I have deleted you from this group on Webcollect. The next Explore sea kayaking group (old 2*) starts on 6 August which might be more suitable for you.

jpallen

Just taking stock of the transport situation for boats (I'm assuming people is the easy bit). I think we have:

With transport:
Owen (no extra boats)
Adrian (+1 extra boat)
Tony W (+1 extra boat?)

Needing transport:
Joe
Andy
Paul
Kathy? (for other thread)

So that leaves us one or two spaces short at the moment (I'm afraid I don't have my van with me at the moment, sorry).

I'm assuming anyone who hasn't posted is ok for transport.

Nigel_Sharpe

I am going to be in Wiltshire today, but am hoping to get back to join you in Exmouth by 18.30. However, I will not be able to get into Exeter beforehand. Although not a Club boat, I could put my Scorpio MV on the roof if anyone needs to borrow it. I will not have any spare kit.

Richard_Knott

I will join you and can help with transport - can take 2 kayaks plus kit.

JaneEvans

Message to everyone. Now that Richard is joining the group to help there should be enough transport to get boats to Exmouth for everyone. Paul, we will arrange to take a large Scorpio for you.

KJC

Hi Jane - not sure if you were counting me in the boat calculations or not but I now have to work late tonight anyway so won't be able to make it, but boat transport depending I will hopefully see you all next week.
Many thanks and I hope that you all have a brilliant time tonight.
Kathy

Nigel_Sharpe

I am glad that you are not relying on me for a kayak - I have only just got out of my meeting on Salisbury Plain so will not get to Exmouth

Nigel_Sharpe

At the moment, I plan to come next week (9 July) and can come to the Club first for 17.30hrs. I will be able to take 2 extra kayaks, people and kit.

JaneEvans

Tuesday 9 July. It is low water in the evening and forecast 3 gusting 4. We will therefore go to Exmouth Orcombe point again. Skills work eg paddling, edging and turning in the wind.
Meet 5.30pm at the club or 6.15pm at Exmouth. Please bring a towline.

KJC

Hi - could I ask a big favour - would anyone possibly be able to transport a boat for me please? Unfortunately I can't get to the club from work in time to help load it ... But I will repay your kindness with chocolate/cake! - Kathy

KJC

Adrian - would you mind taking a boat and right handed paddle for me please? - Kathy

jpallen

Kathy: do you need spray deck, bouyancy aid, and helmet?

Joe and Andy: It sounds like there should be plenty of space for people and kit if you meet at the club.

KJC

James - I have picked those up but not a paddle or tow line. Thanks for checking.

Is someone OK to take a boat for me please?

jpallen

Kathy: Yep, someone will be able to take a boat. I think three people need a boat lift (Andy, Kathy and Joe), and Nigel, Jane and Adrian will both easily be able to take 2 boats each, probably more if needed, so plenty of space.

KJC

Awesome - thank you

KJC

Just wanted to say thank you very much to everyone for helping me with boats/kit, coaching... and not letting me drown - was such a beautiful night to be on the sea and really appreciate all your help! Hopefully see you all next week. - Kathy

JaneEvans

Arrangements for Tuesday 16 Jul are for us to go to Polly Steps at Teignmouth. To get to Polly Steps you go through Teignmouth Docks and out the back where there is a small boatyard and slipway. TQ14 9DG.

Paul if possible please could you take an extra Scorpio on your car this evening as we will be tight for transport tomorrow.

KJC

Is there any chance someone might be able to transport a boat and paddle for me tomorrow? Unfortunately I can't get back from work to help load it in time - but I'm very happy to pay your parking as an exchange!
Many thanks,
Kathy

Nigel_Sharpe

I am afraid I am Salisbury Plain again tomorrow, and will not get out of my meeting until late. I cannot offer lifts this week.

jpallen

I also won't make it tonight, sorry. I hope there is enough transport without me

KJC

Hi,
I'll assume that it is not possible for anyone to take a boat for me today unless I hear otherwise but I will check my phone again about 5 when I finish work.
Thanks, Kathy

JaneEvans

Kathy

We won't know until we start loading how many people are there and how many boats we can fit on. Well try to update the forum at c5.45pm.

KJC

No problem - I'll check the forum then if you don't mind letting me know. Thanks very much for your help - really appreciate it, Kathy

Richard_Knott

Hi, sorry for late notice but I will attend to help and can carry 2 additional kayaks. Will be at club at 1730. Richard.

Kathy - do you know which kayak you want?

KJC

Hi Richard... I know that it was an orange one last time - I am 5ft 7 ish if that helps. Sorry not be more helpful! I would also need a right handed paddle and tow line if pos (I have the other stuff).
Thanks very much for your help

JaneEvans

Tuesday 23 July. We will be at Exmouth. Meet 5.30pm at the club as usual.

KJC

Hi - if possible would someone be able to bring a boat and right handed paddle for me please? Like Andy - I am also very happy to contribute to petrol/parking but unfortunately I won't be able to help load it as I don't finish work in time.
Many thanks,
Kathy

Richard_Knott

I will come, tho will struggle to be in time to help transport kayaks from club. I will keep an eye on this thread and if desperately short of transport may be able to escape early. Otherwise see you at Exmouth. Richard.

JaneEvans

Hi Richard
Great you can come tomorrow. I don't think you need to come to the club. Adrian T is going to take a scorpio lv for Kathy. With Adrian E and my cars I think we should be ok.