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Saturday 22nd July - Sea Kayakers Explorers Trip Burgh Island - cancelled

OwenMichaelsonOwenMichaelson
edited July 2023 in Club Activity: Club Trips and Tours

Sorry folks - current forecast showing F5 gusting F7 with a 2m swell when we leave the river. These conditions make the trip totally unviable.

I will arrange a trip open to all levels of paddlers who have some experience on the sea. It will not be suitable for total beginners but will be aimed at anyone who wants to explore some of the more interesting stretches of the local coastline/estuaries and gain experience on the sea. Numbers will depend on how many experienced paddlers or leaders indicate their availability to sign up.
Update
At present the weather looks like it is calming down by next weekend so my plan is to meet at Aveton Gifford at 9.30 to be on the water for 10.00 am. We will follow the tide down the river before heading to either Mothercombe beach or Hope Cove for lunch depending on the final wind conditions. We can then spend time exploring the coast and Burgh Island before finishing at Bigbury. Taxi shuttle to collect the cars. Free parking at Aveton Gifford. (Taxi shuttle will be about £5.00/head)
If you are collecting boats from the club you really need to be loading at 8.00 am. Will leave those collecting club boats to coordinate loading and car shares. Liz and I will head straight to Aveton Gifford.

Please watch the post later in the week because the suitability of this trip for novice paddlers is dependant on final wind and swell conditions. This is a nice section of coastline if the wind and swell conditions are modest or low so suitable for all. A big swell will make the river mouth challenging. I will amend the trip if the conditions make the trip difficult for novices. Pace will be moderate.

Confirmed
Owen M
Liz M
Stuart
Pete C
Lucy
Liz W & Steve (please let me speak to Jane)

This trip is no longer viable F5 gusting F7 winds and 2m swell.

Comments

  • JaneEvansJaneEvans

    I've edited the date to say Saturday 22nd.

  • LucyTheophilusLucyTheophilus
    edited July 2023

    id like to come please :) if anyone can give me and a kayak a lift that would be great

  • LizWLizW
    Is this one suitable for my abilities Jane? Happy to take your guidance as I’m not sure what the coastline would be like. Steve would be keen to come along too I am sure.
  • Pete_CPete_C
    edited July 2023
    I’m up for this Owen. Thanks for arranging it. Will meet you at the launch point once decided.
  • Stuart_OgilvieStuart_Ogilvie

    Owen sounds great , let me know if you want a lift

  • OwenMichaelsonOwenMichaelson
    All. Just waiting for a 5 day forecast which tends to start to be accurate.
  • Rich_BennettRich_Bennett
    I’d like to come, but I’m on duty for work so need to find cover- I’ll see if I can get cover and let you know later in the week. I’d also need a lift as won’t have a car with a roof rack available at the weekend.
  • Christina_LevickChristina_Levick

    I'd like to join please. I can take 2 boats and passengers from the club.

  • Nigel_SharpeNigel_Sharpe

    This is a really nice trip, but I am sorry that I can't join you - I am in Yorkshire again.

  • Pete_CPete_C

    Is the exact location of the launch obvious Owen?

  • LucyTheophilusLucyTheophilus

    @Christina_Levick if i could jump in on one of those spaces for me and a boat thatd be great :)

  • OwenMichaelsonOwenMichaelson

    Pete. Yes. Car park by the river in Aveton Gifford at the start of the tidal road

  • LizWLizW
    Hi Jane/Owen - If conditions seem calm and your advice is that this trip will be suitable for my abilities then Steve and I will need boats and transportation from the club please. Steve will want to join the trip, irrespective of conditions on the day. Many thanks.
  • OwenMichaelsonOwenMichaelson

    Weather update - the next weather system looks to be coming in early and if the current forecast sticks the sea swell and wind conditions will make this trip unviable. It is continuing to change so I will make a final call at the end of Thursday to give everyone time to make alternative plans if we need to cancel. Please just watch this post

  • OwenMichaelsonOwenMichaelson

    Trip cancelled see above. Wind and swell too much.

  • Pete_CPete_C

    OK, thanks Owen. Looking dorward to the next time.

  • LizWLizW
    Thanks for the update Owen - look forward to the next one.
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