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Touring paddles over Christmas holiday UPDATE 3
The rain seems to have stopped, and the forecast is for relatively warm weather with light winds. Looks good for touring trips.
28th: meet 8.30am at the club or 10am at Barnstaple. There is a slipway at 556332. Paddle will be to Appledore. Good for bird watching. If the weather is good we can explore river Torridge.
There will be a taxi for the shuttle from Instow so everyone should contribute a few pounds to cover the cost.
30th: meet 8.30am at the club, or 10am at Newton Ferrers. Out and back trip.
**Update 3. **
I have been asked by Jane to lead the trip on Sunday - updated details below - this trip would be suitable for novice sea paddlers provided that you have been on a previous club trip.
We plan to launch and recover from the gravel beach by the Ship Inn in Noss Mayo on the River Yealm. High tide in Plymouth is 11.48 so we need to be on the water by 10.30 to make the most of the rising tide and fully explore the creeks at the top of the river. There is parking at the top of the creek on the road or up by the tennis courts.
The plan is to launch and head up river on the rising tide before dropping back down with the falling tide and exploring the rocky coast line at the mouth of the Yealm. It is possible to paddle against the falling tide if we hug the southern bank of the river to make our way back to Noss Mayo.
I note that a number of paddlers need to get back to Exeter for about 4.00 pm. If we can be on the water by 10.30 I would aim to be back on the beach for 2.30. This gives everyone the option of a quick and efficient departure or time for a leisurly drink in the Ship Inn.
If anyone is collecting a boat from the club you will need to be loaded and on the road for 8.45 latest and so if you need to park a car or swap gear please arrive on time. As stated above we want to make the best use of the high tide to navigate to the top of the creeks.
Meetings times - club 8.15 or Noss Mayo 10.00am
Wind 6-8 mph - air temperature 10 - 12 degrees.
Bring packed lunch and hot drinks.
Owen - any questions please call 07917 658049
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If the weather looks kind both Liz and I would be up for a more sheltered trip in one of the prettier estuaries. Happy to go out to sea provided that we do not have big swells or wind. We can be available on all the days below and happy to ring fence a couple of the days based on the current weather forecasts. Owen
Paul
I m keen but can't do the 30th
Stuart
I am going to Yorshire, but not sure when I will be back. I will keep an eye on the forum and paddle if I can!
I can do any of 28th to 30th
David
Instow sounds good. Not been up there for some time.
Sounds good to me, I should be able to make any of those dates
I can only do the 30th now; don't mind where.
David
Hi Owen
Around 4-5pm would be my calculation.
Update at the top of this message chain.
I'll stop by the club for 0815 and I can take boats / paddlers
David
Paul
Liz and I will travel directly to Noss Mayo. Look forward to seeing you down there.