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Saturday 27 May Sea kayak paddle suitable for less experienced sea kayakers * UPDATED*

JaneEvansJaneEvans
edited May 2023 in Club Activity: Club Trips and Tours

Initial indications are that the weather will be mild, so the trip should be suitable for a first trip on the sea. Updates will be provided nearer the time when the weather forecast is clearer.

UPDATE: The wind forecast has risen since I first suggested this trip. It is now F3 winds, gusting F4 which is too strong for people wanting to enjoy an initial trip on the sea, or who are not yet strong paddlers. You would be better off waiting for another day when the wind is lower.

For everyone else meet 8am at the club to load boats, or 9am at Meadfoot Beach, Torquay, near the disused Bandstand so we can use the free parking along the road. We will launch down the steep steps.

This trip is not for absolute beginners to paddling, you need to be able to paddle 4 miles, and the most important point is that you have found a boat that you are comfortable to paddle in for 90 minutes before getting out of the boat. The trip will have a mixture of a journey and manoeuvring skills. If paddlers wish to try a capsize, rescues etc we can do this, probably towards the end of the day, as it will involve getting wet.
More experienced paddlers are also welcome, and particularly if you are able to help with transport of boats.
We will aim to be back at the club by 5pm.
There is information on what to bring here:
https://www.exetercanoeclub.org.uk/sea-kayaking-information/

Max 15 people. Paid up club members only.

Booked
Jane
Shelley
Niall
Alex
Owen M
David L
Brian
Liz W
Steve W
Nigel
Lucy

Comments

  • Maggie_WatsonMaggie_Watson
    Can't help with this one unfortunately as it's the start of half term and we're flat out at work.
  • ShelleyRhodesShelleyRhodes
    edited May 2023

    I would say I am reasonably experienced so don't want to take a place from your 6. I am up for this so I can practice rescues etc. Also, I can transport 3 boats on the van and 2 passengers. I did get dates muddled but i can do this date

  • Darren_PDarren_P

    I'll be around that weekend, so free to help out if needed. I can take one passenger and one extra boat. I'd be super happy to help out with rescues.

  • JaneEvansJaneEvans
    Niall will join.
  • CeriJohnsonCeriJohnson
    Yes please, thank you for organising, Jane. I’ll need a kayak and transport for the kayak.
  • AlexMacAlexMac

    Hi Jane this would be good for me to get back to getting on the sea so i can come and take 3 kayaks if you would like
    thanks

  • OwenMichaelsonOwenMichaelson
    Jane. Back from my travels. Around this weekend. Happy to help v
  • OwenMichaelsonOwenMichaelson
    I should have said next weekend.
  • WillemblissWillembliss

    I can't join you on this one but would love to in the near future

  • David_LewisDavid_Lewis

    I'd like to join if possible. Happy to go on reserves list if necessary.
    David

  • LizWLizW
    Hi Jane - Steve and I would both like to come along if there is still room for two more paddlers. We will need boats and boat transport please if possible. Thanks for organising this trip. Liz
  • StephYeatesStephYeates
    Hi, I’d like to put my name down this if still space please. Many thanks, Steph.
  • Nigel_SharpeNigel_Sharpe

    I would like to join please

  • LucyTheophilusLucyTheophilus

    i would like to join to please

  • NiallRobinsonNiallRobinson
    I've managed to hack my way into the forum at last! (well tom got me an account). See you on Saturday. I've got a car with a roof rack
  • Brian_ThomasBrian_Thomas

    I will meet you all at Meadfoot. Contrary to appearances, I can only transport one boat on my van, all to do with max weight I can put up there, sorry.

  • Rich_BennettRich_Bennett
    If there is still space I’d like to come along.
  • Rich_BennettRich_Bennett
    Sorry scratch that! Just realised I’ve got other commitments on Saturday
  • StephYeatesStephYeates
    Please can I cancel and release my space? I think the increased winds and swell will be too much for me. Hopefully join the next trip for less experienced paddlers. Thanks.
  • Darren_PDarren_P

    I will also have to cancel as I will not make it down for the weekend. I hope to join soon!

  • ShelleyRhodesShelleyRhodes

    hi Jane due to the change in conditions and aim of the trip I am not going to come on this one. I look forward to next weekend's Sea kayaking Award training trip instead!

  • Nigel_SharpeNigel_Sharpe

    Sorry for the late notice, but I am not feeling well, so am dropping out

  • OwenMichaelsonOwenMichaelson

    Well done all. Interesting conditions so good to paddle through it. These are not normal conditions for novice paddlers so thanks to Jane and all the leaders for your calm and clear leadership.

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