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Sea Kayak Estuary Trip Saturday 27 Jan - Totnes to Dartmouth Rtn

OwenMichaelsonOwenMichaelson
edited January 2024 in Club Activity: Club Trips and Tours

The 7 day forecast is showing kinder weather next weekend with sunshine in the charts. Low water at Dartmouth is at 13.10 and so this works well for a Totnes to Dartmouth return trip. Subject to the tidal flow and how many creaks we explore it is a circa 1.5 to 2 hour paddle to the lower ferry beach and the same back with a rising tide. Meet at 10.15 at the car park in front of the rowing club just beyond steamer quay. Launch by 10.45. We can launch from slip in front of the rowing club. We will need a slightly extended lunch at Dartmouth to allow the tide to turn. We should aim to be back at the carpark for 4.00pm. My plan would be lunch at a cafe or pub in Dartmouth to keep warm. So normal winter paddling gear, snacks just in case. A hot drink in a flask is a good back up if only for when we get back to the carpark. Please indicate your interest below. We will need to watch the weather just in case another storm blows next weekend but so far looking good.

Comments

  • OwenMichaelsonOwenMichaelson

    The weather looks fine for this trip and there is still a possibility of some sun. Please let me know if anyone is interested in joining me.

  • JaneEvansJaneEvans

    Yes please.

  • laurahallettlaurahallett

    I currently cannot make this trip which is a shame, it sounds great.

  • Toby_SToby_S
    I'm out on the canoes for Mike's course on saturday but if that gets cancelled due to wrong conditions then I'll join. Should know for sure by Friday eve..
  • Maximus1664Maximus1664
    Hi Owen, I will join you all tomorrow thanks. I will have to pick up a boat from the club prior and will have capacity for a second boat if any members out there want to come and be chauffeured. Please let me know if you want a lift. Timing’s confirmed later. Thanks, Max
  • JaneEvansJaneEvans

    Hi Max

    I need to go to the club too.

  • OwenMichaelsonOwenMichaelson
    I need to load my boat at home in the morning so will probably head straight to Totnes unless anyone else signs up and wants to car share.
  • Maximus1664Maximus1664
    I’ll link up with Jane at the club. Thinking of loading about 0845 - 0900hrs then head down to Totnes. Leaving a car at Marsh Barton ( free parking) on route. Jane , if you think we need to be earlier let me know. I’m out tonight so will pick messages up early doors tomorrow. Anyone can text me on 07891 898172. 😎🇬🇧
  • JaneEvansJaneEvans

    Hi Max

    I'll see you at 8.45 at the club.

  • OwenMichaelsonOwenMichaelson

    No rush. We don’t need to launch until 10.30

  • Toby_SToby_S
    Mike's course is on so I'll be on that today. But will aim to get on the next trip. Have a great day..
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