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Sunday 26th November. Sea Kayak trip Exmouth to Teignmouth Return

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

A provisional notice of a sea kayak paddling trip this Sunday. No rain this week so the chances of a white water paddle trip are low. If one goes up I will understand if you want to switch. Please let me know if you fancy some Sunday morning exercise. The plan would be for a 9.30 launch and an early finish by 2.30.
If you are interested please let me know in the chat below. Location to be confirmed when I have looked in more detail at the tides and get a feel for the experience of the group. Looking at the wind forecast a sheltered sea trip is my preference.

How about launch at Budleigh and paddle to Sidmouth and back. Plan B is Lyme Regis but this is a longer drive. I would prefer to stay local because I need to go to a party no later than 3.00pm. Either option would give us all some exercise and nice scenery

Update. Meet Exmouth Docks 9.00 am. Return trip to Teignmouth. Lighter winds in the morning but modest swell

Owen
Jane
Rich
Steve

Comments

  • JaneEvansJaneEvans

    Yes please

  • Nigel_SharpeNigel_Sharpe
    edited November 2023

    Me too :) - Sorry - change of plan, so I will not be able to make this trip

  • Rich_BennettRich_Bennett
    I’d like to come along.
  • Maggie_WatsonMaggie_Watson
    Can't make this one. It's a birthday (not mine, or I'd be paddling, obviously).
  • Steve_HSteve_H

    yes please, might even get a bit of low tide surf at sidmouth if you choose that option.

  • OwenMichaelsonOwenMichaelson
    All. Just looking at the swell forecast (up to 1.2M by mid afternoon) launching and recovery at Budleigh will not be very nice. Let’s aim to launch in Exmouth Dock at 9.00 am. The slipway between the flats and into the river just upstream of Shelly Beach. Drop the boats and then park your car for free in Camperdown Terrace or the public car park if no space. High tide at 11.30 so the tide takes us out and back in. Coffee or early lunch. in Teignmouth at low water. I need to be off the water and packed up by 2.00pm. Rich do you want to borrow a boat?
  • Rich_BennettRich_Bennett
    If you think the boat will be a good fit for me that would be great, thanks.
  • laurahallettlaurahallett

    Cannot make it this week but thanks for organising.

  • OwenMichaelsonOwenMichaelson

    Rich. I have put the blue Capella on the roof. It is the right size and weight for you. I use it when rock hopping to avoid damage to my glass boat. I have put in a spare paddle. Do you need a buoyancy aid or spray deck?

  • OwenMichaelsonOwenMichaelson

    Just looked at the weather update and the swell and wind forecast has dropped again. I suggest that we still launch at the same place (easy launching and free parking) but we can agree whether to go east or west (more accurately North or South but that feels counter intuitive) Any improver paddlers are welcome because the conditions now looks passive. Please however do dress for being on the sea in winter. There is a chance of rain when we are getting off the water but we should get the best conditions in the morning.

  • Rich_BennettRich_Bennett
    Thanks Owen. I have a paddle and everything else I need. Only thing I don’t have is a towline- but I’m guessing others in the group will have them so probably not essential
  • OwenMichaelsonOwenMichaelson
    I can bring a spare.
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