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Sunday 24th Feb Sea Kayak Trip Kingswear to Brixham - updated

OwenMichaelsonOwenMichaelson
edited February 2019 in Friends Trips

The weather is looking stable this weekend with gentle westerly winds. I was thinking or organising a friends trip. High tide Exmouth 10.00am so +/- up and down the coast. My first thought would be Kingswear to Brixham launching on the high tide at the top of the tidal lagoon. We will have a bit of current against us at Berry Head but following wind. I will need to double check the weather forecast on Friday to check the swell forecast. Experienced sea paddlers only please.

So having just checked the forecast we have variable winds with max 8 knot gusts so very gentle. I can’t find s swell forecast off berry head but it is 0.9m and dropping off Exmouth so should be very similar. So as such the conditions will be good. We may need to punch a little tide part of the way round but for the most part can stay out of the current. By leaving on the high tide we will miss most of the flow.

On the basis that we have three experienced paddlers ready to go I would be happy for some less experienced paddlers to come along provided that you have been on club trips out at sea before and completed most of your 2* training. Maximum 6 in the group.

I will be on the grassy knoll at the top of the creak in Kingswear at 10.00 am. Please make your own arrangements to pick up boats and gear from the club if you need it or shout if you need help and I could pass by the club at 8.30. Taxi shuttle back from Brixham (about £10 between all drivers) free parking on the road.

Confirmed

Owen Michaelson
David Lewis
Richard Knot
Ellie Knot

Comments

  • David_LewisDavid_Lewis

    Yes I'm interested
    David

  • Richard_KnottRichard_Knott

    Am also interested. Thanks.

  • David_LewisDavid_Lewis

    Owen can you post, or text me your mobile phone number for the event of any last minute hitches. My number is 07786 861513.
    Thanks, David

  • OwenMichaelsonOwenMichaelson

    07917 658049. Owen.

  • jpallenjpallen
    edited February 2019
    I'd like to join for this, but not certain if I can make it. I'm down in Cornwall at the moment so it would be an earlyish drive up (need to come back tomorrow anyway though). I'll let you know for sure in the morning whether I'm coming or not, if that's ok? I'd go straight to Kingswear.

    Phone no is 07500640263.

    Thanks!
  • OwenMichaelsonOwenMichaelson

    That is fine. We should have the wind and tide with us for most of the way in we can be on the water by 10.15 with a bit on our nose at +3hr HW after we have rounded Berry Head. I would aim to be at Brixham for 2.00pm which would mean you can be back on the road by 2.30 if we have a quick get away.

  • Richard_KnottRichard_Knott

    Ellie would like to paddle as well. We will go straight to Kingswear and see you at the head of Waterhead Creek. Roadside parking was a bit limited today but once unloaded at the head of the creek there is more roadside parking on the RHS after Waterhead Close.

  • Nigel_SharpeNigel_Sharpe

    Last minute decision - but I will join you! See you at Waterhead Creek.

  • Nigel_SharpeNigel_Sharpe

    Thanks all - a fantastic trip, with an "interesting" trip around Berry Head!

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