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Sunday 20 Aug: Sea Kayaking Trip to Meadfoot UPDATED
UPDATE
There will be a sea kayak trip on Sunday 20 August to Meadfoot. This trip is intended for all paddlers, from a first trip on the sea, through to more seasoned sea dwellers. There are light winds from the South West and small swell. We should get some shelter from the cliffs. Meadfoot offers a range of activities, including journeying, rock hopping, and visiting the various islands/outcrops. On the day we will find activities that suit the aims and skills of those paddling.
Meet 8:30am at the club to load boats or 9:30am at Meadfoot Beach, Torquay. We will aim to use the free parking along the road, and will launch down the steep steps.
Informations on what to bring is here:
https://www.exetercanoeclub.org.uk/sea-kayaking-information/
We will aim to be back at the club by 5pm.
After weeks of bad weather, the forecast for next Sunday is looking more promising.
I plan to run a trip to the South Coast; location TBD. This will be suitable as a first sea trip for those who've done (or are currently doing) the Explore course. Others are welcome to join too.
Details to be confirmed nearer the time.
6 spaces available. FULL. Please state whether you're able to carry boats or will need a lift.
Booked:
Martin
Max
Rob
Nigel
David
Tom
Comments
Hi Martin, please allocate a slot for me (Max Bradley) and green Scorpio MV + spraydeck/paddle.
I will drive and have space for passengers (3max). I have roof bars (with uprights by the weekend) so can carry 2 boats if needed. Im Exeter based so if anyone else needs picking up locally on route to boathouse and onwards please let me know. THX, Max.
Blue Scorpio MV please.
I can either take 3 passengers in my car, or hop in someone else’s. No roof bars unfortunately.
Scorpio MV and Yellow Avocet. Can take passengers but no roof bars.
I would like to join you please. I can transport another two boats and passengers.
I see you've got your 6, but Id like to come if possible; reserve list?
David
I would like to come too if there is space. I have my own boat.
I'm interested if you're happy to take someone with a bit more experience. If not, I'd be up for some independent paddling if the weather is fair - if we do go down this route, let's split off a separate discussion so as not to clutter this one. We might need to be a bit careful about boat allocation with the sea kayak award session on at the same time.
Good point about boat allocation Tom. If it helps, I can bring my own spare Scorpio MV
Trip closed. Everyone who's signed up above is welcome. Looks like we have a good mix of experience, which should make for a good trip. Several of Jane's group have their own boats so there should be enough boats to go around.
I can take 2 boats, Max can take 2, Nigel can take 3, and I believe Tom can take 2 so we should be well served for transport.
I have my own boat and will go direct to the put-in. (I live in Taunton). Is it still Meadfoot?
Hi David, yes it's still Meadfoot
Sorry Martin/all, I'm going to have to drop out at the eleventh hour. Apologies, hope you have a good one!
As it looks like there is enough transport from the Club, I will go straight there.
Thanks for organising Martin - a great paddle and company :-)
Thanks for organising that. Other than a small bit of rain, it was perfect conditions for a trip - enough chop and swell to provide some entertainment and practice while still being fairly relaxed.
https://www.strava.com/activities/9685653495