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Sea Kayak Explorers Trip - Cancelled Sunday 13th November.

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

Sorry folks but the 5 day forecast is showing 1.4m of swell and gusts of up to 23mph out of Dartmouth. Whilst I know that there are plenty of club members who like these conditions they are not suitable for a winter explorers trip. With low water in the middle of the day we have very limited options for estuary trips. Whilst I recognise that The forecast is looking to be very changeable I think it is best to cancel now to give everyone the option of signing up to the white water trip. . Please watch this space for future explorers trips.

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  • Pete_CPete_C

    I’m interested Owen, either day at the moment.

  • AlanJonesAlanJones

    Hi Owen, we are interested, the Sunday is better, but conscious its remembrance Sunday.

  • laurahallettlaurahallett

    I would be interested but have only done the skills session with capsize at Exmouth....not sure that counts as at sea. I have been on the sea before.

  • d9walld9wall

    Hi Owen, Id love to come :)

  • KasiaKasia
    edited November 2022
    Hi Owen, I’m interested, would prefer Saturday please
  • Fiona_HFiona_H

    Im definately keen, either day will do atm, Ill let you know if that changes

  • rosspeedyrosspeedy
    I would like to take part if weather kind!
  • OwenMichaelsonOwenMichaelson
    edited November 2022

    Laura - sorry I can’t remember if we have paddled together. Apologies if we met on one of the 20+ Person trips at Exmouth. Lots of names to remember. The test is whether you are comfortable on open water with some swell and happy with paddling for up to 4 hours. The pace will not be super fast but to get the best out of the day we will all need to maintain a steady paddle pace.

  • OwenMichaelsonOwenMichaelson

    All please see update above

  • Pete_CPete_C

    Do you mean Waterhead Creek Owen?

  • Nigel_SharpeNigel_Sharpe
    edited November 2022

    I would be keen to join you :)

  • laurahallettlaurahallett

    I ‘m no spring chicken and would not want to hold you up so I will leave it....

  • Maggie_WatsonMaggie_Watson
    @laurahallett are any non weekend days good for you, ever? Any regular free days? We should try to get out on the estuary some time. You're not the only one who might benefit from a stepping stone paddle. @Alison_G you too? BTW club paddles are not 4 hours at a stretch. They usually involve thermos flask and lunch stops too! I can't make Owen's trip, and have other stuff coming up, but eventually there will be a lovely sunny day....
  • OwenMichaelsonOwenMichaelson

    Yes as Maggie correctly points out. It is not 4 hours non stop. We always stop for a break. I will update mid week when we have a better forecast.

  • laurahallettlaurahallett

    Thanks Maggie. Unfortunately I work weekdays in school. I can sometimes do days in the school hols if that ever suits......

  • KasiaKasia
    Unfortunately I won’t be able to make this. Hope everyone has fun :)
  • Pete_CPete_C

    I’ll meet you at Waterhead Creek on Sunday.

  • d9walld9wall

    Hi Owen, Would it be possible for a lift? Im not yet Kayak ready with vehicles... But am actively looking for a silver estate :)

  • AlanJonesAlanJones

    HI Owen, we will have to missed this Sunday. Have a great time.

  • OwenMichaelsonOwenMichaelson
    Trip cancelled see above.
  • Pete_CPete_C

    OK Owen, thanks for trying.

  • d9walld9wall
    Until what time :)
  • Fiona_HFiona_H

    That's a shame, thanks for trying...would Totnes to Stoke Gariel or beyond and back work in those conditions?

  • OwenMichaelsonOwenMichaelson
    Fiona. I did wonder about that one but concluded that it would not be a relaxing trip with the current wind forecast. With a full tide running it is probably only a 1 hour paddle to Stoke Gabriel so you may as well go all the way to Dartmouth.
  • rosspeedyrosspeedy
    Thanks for trying.
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