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Sunday 7th May - Sea Kayak Explorers Tour - Budleigh Salterton to Sidmouth

OwenMichaelsonOwenMichaelson
edited May 2023 in Club Activity: Club Trips and Tours
Looking at the forecast Sunday currently has the kindest weather for an explorers tour. I am happy to set up a paddle for improvers upwards.

Meet at the main car park in Budleigh Salterton for 9.30 with an aim to be on the water for 10.00am. With high tide at 8.30 launching will be easy and we can follow the tidal flow towards Sidmouth before returning to Budleigh. Wind currently showing F2 to F3 from the west so we should be sheltered for much of the way under the cliffs. We even have a bit of sunshine in the forecast. We will go at the speed of the group with the aim of a picnic lunch at Sidmouth but will turn and return after lunch. With a high tide lots of sea stacks to explore off Ladram Bay.

If you are collecting boats from the club please remember to keep the noise down on a Sunday morning. I will be travelling direct to Budleigh.

Maximum of 6 persons unless another leader signs up.

Comments

  • Steve_HSteve_H

    I would be interested in doing this . New to club but a fairly experienced paddler. i am unclear how you assess new paddlers. Call me if you want to discuss.

  • Pete_CPete_C

    Unfortunately, I have a courtesy car at the moment so can’t transport my boat.

  • OwenMichaelsonOwenMichaelson
    Steve. We asses paddlers by paddling with them. Have you paddled with anyone in the club or been on any past trips? I am planning to make it an easy paddle so happy to talk to you and asses you on the day. If you have never been on the sea before this is not for you. What is your level of experience? By all means send me a direct off line message.
  • Steve_HSteve_H

    Owen, I have sent you an email.

  • OwenMichaelsonOwenMichaelson

    Update above. Meet at Budleigh at 9.30

  • Nigel_SharpeNigel_Sharpe

    Sorry but I will not be able to join you

  • AlanJonesAlanJones
    edited May 2023
    Hi Owen, interested for Sunday. Dont need to stop at the club, but room for a boat if need be.
  • OwenMichaelsonOwenMichaelson
    The wind is now a consistent F3 but from the NW so it is possible that we will be sheltered under the cliffs The trip is still totally viable but please dress appropriately and bring all normal safety ki.
  • OwenMichaelsonOwenMichaelson
    So just the three of us. On the basis that I am meeting Steve for the first time and I am not sure how much paddling you have done over winter Alan can I suggest that we do a 2 to 2.5 hour paddle out and back to Ladram bay. I need to be back on the beach for 12.30. I trust that works for you both?. Owen
  • AlanJonesAlanJones
    Hi, Owen that works.
  • Steve_HSteve_H

    Fine

  • Stuart_OgilvieStuart_Ogilvie

    Hi Owen hope ok to join ? I can make it if it is going to be a shorter trip as need to be back early afternoon Will meet Budleigh Stuart

  • OwenMichaelsonOwenMichaelson

    Looking forward to seeing you Stuart.

  • Stuart_OgilvieStuart_Ogilvie

    Thanks for putting the trip on Owen very enjoyable Sunday morning exploration.

  • Steve_HSteve_H

    Thanks Owen for organising trip and for help and flexibility on my first paddle with club. A fair amount of trust allowing someone who has never paddled with club to join you on even a small trip, and I appreciate this.

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