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August Bank holiday sea kayak trip Falmouth 28 to 31 August UPDATED
We usually go to Falmouth to paddle on the August bank holiday weekend. If there any interest in going this year? Please could you say if you are interested and if so then I will contact the campsite to see if we can make a booking.
Penware farm looks great so let's go there. Thank you Jim for finding it. The online booking system works well so please can each person book their own place.
Coming on trip
Jane
Maggie
James A
David L
Chris & Betty
Brian
Stuart
Rob C
Owen and Liz
Kwinten
Jamie
Lee
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What are the details please Jane? How long and what days does this trip usually involve?
Pete Here is the link to last year's trip. The plan for this year would be similar if we can arrange it.
https://www.exetercanoe.co.uk/discussion/1452/weekend-24-to-26-august-sea-kayak-trip-to-falmouth
Yes please. I was hoping Falmouth would be a goer.
David
Yes please Jane. However, I gather campsites are about to open but exclude "group camping" for the time being so we may need to make a point of camping as individuals and families?
Yes please !
Liz and I are keen to come. Looks like we might need to borrow a caravan. Notwithstanding the toilet challenges we should work on the basis that we all want to go and find an alternative accommodation option.
Penwarne Farm does look good. They have large pitches and appear to charge by the pitch rather than the person. Seems to be £15 per night for a grass pitch without electricity. I suspect each pitch will be big enough for 2 or 3 tents and still maintain social distancing. I will try to call them during the day tomorrow to confirm or be put right. Are people happy to share pitches?
We are booked in
Well done for finding this campsite. I have booked in with electricity.
I have booked a pitch without electricity for 3 nights. Online booking required specifying type of tent and number of people. Looks good site.
David
Me as well
I have tried to call the site, so far without success! I have left a voicemail asking about sharing pitches but no response just yet. Beginning to think I will book anyway and share if someone asks.
Does anyone already booked want to share a pitch and costs?
Brian: I have booked (no electric hook up) and happy to share if you're able to confirm that's ok and they've big enough to stay socially distanced? I'll have my van, and possibly a tent.
Edit 4th Aug: I'll have to rescind my offer sorry, I think my wife and some friends are going to join me for the weekend (non-padding)
I have checked with British Canoeing, and they do not have additional rules on car sharing. The only rules are the government's rules:
Car sharing
You should try not to share a vehicle with those outside your household or support bubble. If you need to do this, try to:
share the transport with the same people each time
keep to small groups of people at any one time
open windows for ventilation
travel side by side or behind other people, rather than facing them, where seating arrangements allow
face away from each other
consider seating arrangements to maximise distance between people in the vehicle
clean your car between journeys using standard cleaning products - make sure you clean door handles and other areas that people may touch
ask the driver and passengers to wear a face covering
We can follow this guidance on the weekend, with each person making their own decision on what they wish to do.
Loading boats: does anyone have a time when they will be at the shed? I need to load a boat for Maggie. Also does anyone else need a boat taken to Falmouth?