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Sea kayak trip Sat 10th June

ChrisShortChrisShort
edited June 2017 in Friends Trips
Anyone fancy getting out on the salty water this Sat? I'm itching for a paddle. May have to be an estuary trip if this wind keeps up, but we'll see how it goes and make a firm plan later in the week.

Cheers,

Chris

Comments

  • Nigel_SharpeNigel_Sharpe
    I will keep an eye on this post and the weather forecast. Wind looks strong. Low water Plymouth is 13.22hrs. I would be interested to know what you are thinking.
  • JaneEvansJaneEvans
    Martin and I are keen to paddle on Saturday as well. Martin wants to get out in some rough water and I am happy to provide safety cover. How about Salcombe South Sands and then we can decide on the day how far out of the estuary we want to go. Currently forecast as F5 gusting F6 from the SW.
  • ChrisShortChrisShort
    I hadn't thought too carefully about a plan as yet as I thought I'd see who was interested and what the weather was looking like. If it was going to be superwindy I was considering Kingsbridge estuary, launch 10-11ish, go out with the tide, have lunch, go back up with the tide after 1ish, off the water 3ish. However, if Jane's coming along and rough water paddling is an option, that sounds far more interesting to me!
  • ChrisShortChrisShort
    still looking windy...F5 from the SSW. i'm up for it if others are.

    shall we meet at the club 8.30 sat morning to load boats (or at salcombe south sands car park at 10.00), aiming to be on the water by 10.30?

    i'm thinking paddle out of salcombe and head west towards hope cove. bolt head could be interesting! we can nip into soar mill cove for a break from the wind on the way to hope cove.

    this does mean we'd be paddling back against the tidal flow but i'm thinking that it is going to less of a factor than the wind!
  • Nigel_SharpeNigel_Sharpe
    I will come to Club for 08.30. I will message Tony to see if he wants a lift...
  • David_LewisDavid_Lewis
    I'd like to paddle tomorrow but F5 possibly 6 off Bolt Head / Tail , with Spring tides, is likely to exceed 4* conditions. Will there be a Plan B?
    David
  • JaneEvansJaneEvans
    It is unlikely to be possible to offer any trip on Saturday that is limited to 4* conditions.
    People paddling on this trip should be expecting to paddle in strong winds and there is also quite a bit of swell. Bolt Head may be too much when we get there but paddlers who come on the trip should be able and willing to step up to the conditions that we encounter.
  • David_LewisDavid_Lewis
    Thanks Jane; completely understand. I suspect I'd find this a handful, and I don't want to be the 'weak link', so I'll pass.
    Have a great paddle
    David
  • Nigel_SharpeNigel_Sharpe
    I have just spoken to Jane. Some weather forecasts show the wind dropping a bit. Bolt Head Head will possibly be a bit much, but there is enough fun to be had even if we do not go beyond the Bar. We can still expect interesting water and winds.
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