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Dynamic Sea Kayaking Pembrokeshire Trip 14-17th Oct

jpallenjpallen
edited November 2022 in Club Activity: Club Trips and Tours

There will be a dynamic sea kayaking long-weekend trip to Pembrokeshire over the weekend of the 15th/16th Oct. There should hopefully also be opportunities to paddle on Friday 14th and Monday 17th. I will tentatively aim to travel on Thursday evening after work, and then back on Monday evening after a short paddle that day. Let's see who is interested and when they can make it before making firm plans though. If you're interested, please mention which days you can likely attend.

The trips will be aimed at paddlers looking for dynamic conditions, and who have been out on some similar trips with us before.

People coming:

  1. James
  2. Jane
  3. Richard
  4. Steve
  5. Maggie
  6. Christina
  7. Darren
  8. Jason
  9. Martin

Trip now full, but reserves are possible.

Update by Jane: owing to leader availability this has become two separate weekends:

28-30 Oct: Jane, Richard, Martin, Jason, Darren
11-13 Nov: Jane, Martin, Maggie, Christina

Accommodation

We have previously stayed at Porthclais Farm Campsite. But I have also heard some votes for something more like a shared holiday cottage. If you can state a preference when you sign up, I'll look at options.

What is dynamic water sea kayaking?

  • Surfing. Sea kayaks can pick up waves earlier than shorter boats or boards, so you can get some lovely clean runs as the waves build towards the shore. Playing in the breaking surf zone is also a fun challenge, especially in a 5m long boat.
  • Tide races. Like surfing, but on a treadmill. You get continuous long runs on waves with lots of energy to push you forwards, but that don't dump like beach surf does. Tide races can get addictive!
  • Down wind runs. Another variation on surfing. With some swell and some wind behind you, the sea forms waves that you can continuously surf downwind.
  • Strong wind paddling. Not for everyone, but there can be something satisfying about fighting into a force 5 head wind. Type 2 fun perhaps. At the very least you'll probably get rewarded with a nice down wind run when you turn around!
  • Rock hopping. With some underlying swell, the rocky areas between the coast and sea become a playground of gaps, gullies and other features. We always aim to pick spots to play with fun features, but minimal consequences.

Comments

  • JaneEvansJaneEvans

    We stayed here in September in one of the rooms in the cottage barn.
    https://www.stdavidsbunkbarns.co.uk/
    One downside was that there was no drying room.

    On a previous visit we stayed here, where each of us had a room that slept 40. It was fairly basic but functional.
    https://celtic-camping.co.uk/group-accommodation-pembrokeshire/
    The small bunkhouse looks reasonable.

  • Richard_KnottRichard_Knott
    edited August 2022
    Excellent! Will block time off Friday and Monday. Am flexible with accommodation options - would be good if we are together somewhere shared, but I have the van as an option too..
  • Maggie_WatsonMaggie_Watson
    Yes please. I'll need to keep an eye on costs, so van camping will be default, but could stretch to budget, functional and shared. I'd get more out of demanding paddling with somewhere to clean up and dry off afterwards.
  • jpallenjpallen

    Thanks all, I'll look at the options you've provided Jane.

    Jane, Richard, Maggie - can you let me know if you'd want to/be able to paddle on the Friday and/or Monday as well? Thanks!

  • Maggie_WatsonMaggie_Watson
    Friday is good. Monday is possible at the moment but not so easy. If it were one or the other I'd prefer Friday. If there's joint accommodation and or a chance to car share I'd try to fit in. If it's camping I will bring the van and could transport another person plus boat, assuming someone can help me load.
  • Richard_KnottRichard_Knott

    Yes to both Fri and Mon i.e. like you aim to travel Thurs eve after work and return Mon late afternoon or evening.

  • Christina_LevickChristina_Levick

    I'd like to come please, probably arriving Friday night and leaving Sunday night. Prefer bricks and mortar over camping, but happy either way.

  • Steve_CSteve_C

    I can do Thurs evening until whenever. Prefer a comfortable bed but can do camping

  • JaneEvansJaneEvans

    I can do Fri to Mon

  • OwenMichaelsonOwenMichaelson
    edited August 2022
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    edited August 2022
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  • Darren_PDarren_P

    I'd like to join this - I have not been out with you on anything similar, but I do go out twice weekly on the tidal thames against some very strong high tide flow and plenty of choppy water and wake to play around with. I will be in Cornwall end of August, happy to be assessed by Jane. Really have no issues with very choppy water, strong currents and strong winds.

  • Darren_PDarren_P

    I'd do the Friday till Monday too - own kayak. happy to camp.

  • JasonrJasonr
    edited August 2022
    Hi there, I would like to sign up for this if there’s a space free. I can do Friday to Monday and don’t mind camping.
  • soniaJTsoniaJT
    Up for this! Will have to confirm dates and ok with camping.
  • JasonrJasonr

    I’m now going to driving up after work at 5pm on Thursday and then returning on Sunday evening. I will be leaving from Crediton so if anyone wants to car share let me know. I can take two kayaks.

  • Christina_LevickChristina_Levick

    Hi Jason. I'm travelling on those days too, so lift sharing would be great please. I'll be coming from Exeter on Thursday and ready to leave from 5:15 at the earliest, but could be closer to 6pm depending on work. I can give a better estimate late that afternoon. Does that suit? I'll email you too. Thanks

  • JasonrJasonr

    Hi Christina, yes that’s great. I’ve also sent an email and I’ll see you around 6pm on that Thursday evening ready for the off. Thanks.

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