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River Dart touring paddle Sunday 6th September 2026
I’m planning to run a touring/exploring paddle on 6th September starting from Stoke Gabriel. This is focussing on new paddlers who have done any of the beginners courses and would like to do a trip on a local river. The plan is to start at Stoke Gabriel leaving on the water at around 11am, paddle down to Dittisham and stop for small break. Then paddle back up river and explore Bow creek to see how far we can get up there based on the low tides and mud. Then explore a little further up river. Height tide is at 1401 hrs and there’s not too much flow rate so we can stay out as long as people are comfortable to do so.
Maximum of 6 people or more if any leaders are interested in coming along. This is weather dependent of course but it should be a nice day out . For those who need transportation, I can offer up to 5 passengers with kit and we would need to meet at the club house around 9am.
Please let me know who is interested so I can work out the logistics.
For beginners there will be guidance and advice given throughout the whole process from loading kayaks, launching and paddling tips.
This is also open to all club members and any type of kayak except open canoe unless the paddler can transport it themselves. SUPS are also welcome but they need to be deflated for transport.
Currently going-
Jason R
Sarah R
Ginny H
Klara B
For those that are coming please meet up at the clubhouse at 9.15am on Sunday to load kayaks.
Thanks.
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So we have four in short kayaks booked and this is one vehicle fully implemented. If others are interested in this trip we will need another car/s to carry kayaks and people.
The temperature on Sunday is looking good at around 22 degrees but there maybe showers. If you haven’t got one already, I would recommend buying a waterproof kayak Cag. These can be bought at a canoe shop such as AS Watersports or Facebook Marketplace. A kayak Cag means that you can still paddle on the canal and river's in the Autumn and spring seasons. Otherwise please make sure you have some spare clothes if you fall in accidentally and a lightweight showerproof coat.
Is it ok to join?
I can bring a car with roof bars to fit a short kayak on top?
Hi Natalie, yes that’s fine. See you at the clubhouse in the morning. Sorry for the delay as I was at the Kingsbridge agricultural show and there was no mobile reception
What a fantastic day! thanks for organising it all Jason