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Sun 6 Apr SK paddle update 2 MOUNTBATTEN
UPDATE 2
The wind and swell from the East mean we'll need shelter. This trip will meet 10am Mountbatten, Plymouth. I will go direct. Martin will go via the club.
Bring helmets. Tow lines will be useful for rescue practice. Bring lunch and dress for potential immersion.
We'll aim to use the eastern side of the Sound this time, which should give us some progressive conditions plus alternatives.
The car park at the slipway gives 40mins free for unloading and there is usually free parking on the road. https://maps.app.goo.gl/YUZXKitHDqC4bhbq9
There are loos a bit further down the road, but in my experience they are sometimes shut, so I recommend a preemptive stop at a supermarket on the way, if you think you'll be more comfortable that way.
UPDATE 1
I propose we pitch this around SK award level and sharpen up some skills while still having a good day. Dave, I know you just got this award, so it will be an opportunity to really consolidate. Steve, I'll message you and we can discuss aims. Anyone else, join if you are nearly at, or just past, SK award, and are happy to do more than just a gentle paddle.
We might look at:
Being happy in progressively bigger waves,
A little bit of moving water,
Support strokes,
Rolling for anyone keen.
ORIGINAL
Weather looks good at the moment. Let's hope it holds.
I'll lead a trip for up to four on Sunday 6th. More details nearer the time. This can be a coached paddle, ie an opportunity, weather and tide permitting, to include what you want.
Maggie (leader)
1 Steve
2 Dave
3 Christina
4
Martin (leader 2)
Trip closed, unless leaders contacted and agree.
The wind and swell from the East mean we'll need shelter. This trip will meet 10am Mountbatten, Plymouth. I will go direct. Martin will go via the club.
Bring helmets. Tow lines will be useful for rescue practice. Bring lunch and dress for potential immersion.
We'll aim to use the eastern side of the Sound this time, which should give us some progressive conditions plus alternatives.
The car park at the slipway gives 40mins free for unloading and there is usually free parking on the road. https://maps.app.goo.gl/YUZXKitHDqC4bhbq9
There are loos a bit further down the road, but in my experience they are sometimes shut, so I recommend a preemptive stop at a supermarket on the way, if you think you'll be more comfortable that way.
UPDATE 1
I propose we pitch this around SK award level and sharpen up some skills while still having a good day. Dave, I know you just got this award, so it will be an opportunity to really consolidate. Steve, I'll message you and we can discuss aims. Anyone else, join if you are nearly at, or just past, SK award, and are happy to do more than just a gentle paddle.
We might look at:
Being happy in progressively bigger waves,
A little bit of moving water,
Support strokes,
Rolling for anyone keen.
ORIGINAL
Weather looks good at the moment. Let's hope it holds.
I'll lead a trip for up to four on Sunday 6th. More details nearer the time. This can be a coached paddle, ie an opportunity, weather and tide permitting, to include what you want.
Maggie (leader)
1 Steve
2 Dave
3 Christina
4
Martin (leader 2)
Trip closed, unless leaders contacted and agree.
Comments
Yes please Maggie, I'll be there
I'd like to come if there's room please. Will pick up a boat on Friday if so.
But is there any scope for car sharing? I need to do something on the way back, so will go separately. Martin and Christina are both north of Dartmoor, but Martin needs a boat whereas Christina already has one... Dave and Steve are closer in to Exeter I think.
boat control around rocks,
brace strokes and rolls,
holding position against swell in a gully,
landing on stony shores and launching backwards,
paddling into wind,
and paddling downwind with some waves behind us.
We went east from Mountbatten and tagged Great Mew Stone.
If this sounds appealing, watch out for similar small group paddles from me and from Martin this summer.
Will do, thanks.