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Axe Valley Kayak Race Sunday 23rd March - Class C Sea Kayaks

OwenMichaelsonOwenMichaelson
edited March 2025 in Club Activity: Club Trips and Tours

I looked at the a few years ago but dropped the plan due to incremental weather. I fancy giving it a go in the sea kayak class. For details look on the Axe Vale Canoe Club website. We can share transport if interested. It sounds like we drop the boats at the starting point. Shuttle to the finish leaving cars at Axe Sailing club with the organisers getting us back to the start. I doubt the race will take more than an hour so if the sea conditions are ok we can have an afternoon paddle on the sea. If interested please indicate below.

Owen
Jane
Rich (possible?)

Comments

  • TomDufallTomDufall

    I've done it before in a sea kayak. Some of the upper section is twisty but it's good fun. They provide sandwiches, hot drinks, and cake at the end.

  • OwenMichaelsonOwenMichaelson

    Tom. Do you ground out or hit rocks on the upper reaches? Basically do I need to take a plastic sea kayak or can I use my normal boat?

  • JaneEvansJaneEvans
    edited March 2025

    I haven't paddled this race despite a couple of attempts thwarted by water conditions, so it's time I did it. I'll join you this year.

    https://www.axevalecc.co.uk/Events/River-Axe-Race/river-axe-race.htm#:~:text=The annual River Axe Race,type of boat being used.

  • Rich_BennettRich_Bennett
    I could be persuaded to join this. Will wait to see weather forecast though…
  • TomDufallTomDufall

    Owen - I don't think I grounded out at any point although I did end up going down one bit backwards after dodging a racing boat that capsized with a bad overtake 😂

  • Nigel_SharpeNigel_Sharpe
    edited March 2025

    I happened to be kayaking on the estuary by myself years ago, and didn't realise that this event was on! Suddenly I was surrounded by kayaks! I did it about 15 years ago in a white water boat class. I did scrape a bit but it was shortly after the start and it was very overcrowded at that point

  • OwenMichaelsonOwenMichaelson
    edited March 2025
    The 7 day forecast has been jumping about a bit. It is currently showing rain first thing at Axemouth with sun and a moderate breeze from 9.00am so as it stands today it looks like the race will be on. Let’s review again mid week and make a final decision before booking on.
  • OwenMichaelsonOwenMichaelson
    edited March 2025
    So far just three of us wanting to test our fitness unless we have any late interest I suggest we go in one car. Can o suggest we meet at my place EX3 0PA and load boats onto one car? If anyone else signs up that is fine but we might need to take another car
  • OwenMichaelsonOwenMichaelson
    I will register tomorrow for the race. The weather window is looking good
  • Rich_BennettRich_Bennett
    I won’t be joining you for this now- have fun though!
  • OwenMichaelsonOwenMichaelson
    No worries Rich. Catch you next time.
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