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Sunday 18 April sea kayak paddle UPDATED

JaneEvansJaneEvans
edited April 2021 in Club Activity: Club Trips and Tours

There will be a sea kayak paddle on Sunday 18 April. This trip will be aimed at paddlers who have paddled on the sea before, but do not need much more experience than that. It will be the first paddle for many people so the pace and distance will be reasonable.

Meet 8.30am at Maclaines, or 9.30am at the back of Meadfoot Beach, Torquay. Park near the bandstand and launch via the steep steps. We will paddle towards Babbacombe via the islands, and back. Meadfoot toilets are now in operation, 30p via contactless.

Weather is due to be calm, but still chilly.

Booked
Jane
Pete C
Brian
Caroline
David L
Lee
Nigel
Kwinten
Jamie
Richard
Ellie 11

Comments

  • Pete_CPete_C

    yes please

  • Fiona_HFiona_H
    Are there any more details re this please?
  • JaneEvansJaneEvans

    Fiona I cannot see the weather forecast yet so not possible to decide on a destination. HW Dartmouth 10.18am so we have a range of options. I am aiming for the trip to avoid a long drive.

  • Fiona_HFiona_H
    Great we'll I can probably make this one!
    The forecast I can see is none is, to off the land from meadfootmight work
  • Fiona_HFiona_H
    Got my weekend muddled. I've signed for the first aid course now....
  • Brian_ThomasBrian_Thomas

    I'm in, please!

  • CWalter12CWalter12
    Haven't been on the sea before so will give it a miss this time, but hopefully soon!
  • JaneEvansJaneEvans
    edited April 2021

    Caroline, the weather looks calms for Sunday so you are welcome to join this trip.
    Lee, a good chance to get out and enjoy the sea. You are welcome to join us.

  • CWalter12CWalter12

    That's great, thanks Jane. I wonder if anyone has a spare boat space on their roof rack for me? (I can drive myself so no need to car share - just haven't got a complete roof rack for my car yet)

  • JaneEvansJaneEvans

    I can help with boat transport. I'll plan the trip soon. Weather looks good.

  • CWalter12CWalter12

    Fab, thanks

  • David_LewisDavid_Lewis

    I did a shake-down cruise on Tuesday and reminded myself which way to face in the boat after donning my spray-deck back-to-front. So I need this!
    David

  • Nigel_SharpeNigel_Sharpe

    I paid up my membership last night, so am keen to join the trip!

  • JaneEvansJaneEvans

    No problem. I think the max is 12.

  • JamieMarshJamieMarsh
    I’d like to join this trip
  • Pete_CPete_C

    I’ll see you there.

  • Nigel_SharpeNigel_Sharpe

    I will see you at the Club, and will have space on the roof for boats if needed.

  • Richard_KnottRichard_Knott
    If numbers allow, please could Richard and Ellie join you. We will (irrespective of whether or not we can paddle tomorrow) renew our membership immediately.
    Thanks.
  • JaneEvansJaneEvans

    yes two more are welcome. Numbers will stop at 12.

  • CWalter12CWalter12
    What time are we meeting at the club Jane?
  • JaneEvansJaneEvans

    8.30am at Maclaines boat shed.

  • CWalter12CWalter12
    Sorry just saw the update
  • David_LewisDavid_Lewis

    Jane when you say the back of Meadfoot beach, do you mean the usual car park at the end of the beach, which had a broken slip, or do you intend we park at the roadside and work off / onto the main beach?

  • JaneEvansJaneEvans

    See update above. Not a car park. The laybys near the band stand and then carry the boats down the steep steps.

  • JaneEvansJaneEvans

    gadgetty people, I am trying to learn how to use SafeTRX. It's free. Please can you try to log on and we'll see if we can use it tomorrow. From not gadgetty person.

    https://safetrx.rya.org.uk/

  • Pete_CPete_C
    edited April 2021


    Thanks everyone. Lovely day on the sea. My watch clocked up 15k.

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