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Winter Sea Kayaking

OwenMichaelsonOwenMichaelson
in Club Activity: Club Trips and Tours
There is no reason to stop paddling in the winter we just need to pick our weather windows. I plan to keep an eye on the 5 day forecast and if the wind is below 10 mph and the swell under 0.5M I will run some trips at sea. Estuary trips are also possible if the conditions make it too challenging in open water. There is no reason to get cold in our climate if you dress for the weather. Dry suits are good or a very flexible wetsuit with thick cag. I remember a trip a few years ago launching from Lyme Regis in February. Snow on the top of the cliff but we were all in teeshirts at sea level in the bright sunshine paddling to Seaton.
If the weather is looking kind I will post ideas so please keep an eye on the forum. I will try to avoid clashing with white water opportunities when the river levels are up. By all means respond with thoughts and ideas in this email chain. These trips will not be suitable for beginners but fine for anyone who has completed a full sea kayaking course this summer.

Comments

  • Pete_CPete_C

    I haven’t been out for months Owen but I’m keen to get going again so bring it on!

  • TomDufallTomDufall

    I'd like to get out on the sea some more. I haven't done any of the South Devon coast on foot or water, so I'd be particularly interested in that.

  • AlanJonesAlanJones

    Owen, if free would certainly join you.

  • d9walld9wall

    Sounds great :)

  • Maggie_WatsonMaggie_Watson
    Absolutely! Winter kayaking gets me through the short days. And knowing there may be trips is a good incentive to keep a bit paddle fit on the canal/estuary. Otherwise, come spring, the fitness levels aren't up to early opportunities.

    You put on a good trip up to Totnes last winter, Owen. I remember the cafe afterwards. It was a fun and sociable day.
  • Fiona_HFiona_H

    Definitely Owen, it's the best time, easy parking, uncongested waters, and at this time of year beautiful colours on the estuary or canal paddles. Thanks for this offering. To increase good weather windows I am also available during the week, in fact sometimes less time conflict in the week. Exmouth or Starcross launches allow many paddle opportunities out to sea or estuary, as is Kingswear. It would also be good to do some Plymouth launch exploring, Cawsand and estuary. Cothele is also a lovely paddle towards Gunnislake. Thanks

  • OwenMichaelsonOwenMichaelson
    edited November 2022

    Sarah. Next time a trip goes us I will try to remember to text you to look. Mid week works for some of us who have more flexibility with the working week. It is really about watching the weather for a kind weather window.

  • Pete_CPete_C

    Weekdays other than Tuesday often work for me for a sea kayak outing.

  • Fiona_HFiona_H
    After 10th Dec weekdays except Monday work for me. I forget to check the forum sometimes. My mobile is 07947140759. Based in Exmouth, can travel but at this time of year the Exe is rather lovely or out to sea when wind/tide allow
  • TomDufallTomDufall

    I've just changed team at work so I'm still getting settled in, but I'd usually be interested in a weekday paddle given a few days notice.

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