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Bank Holiday Sea Kayak trip, Torbay Monday 1 May 2023

Brian_ThomasBrian_Thomas
in Club Activity: Club Trips and Tours

There will be a sea kayak trip on Monday 1 May 2023 on Torbay, exact location to be notified but likely to start at Brixham or Meadfoot.

Suitable for those who have paddled on the sea before and are comfortable in force 3 wind.

9.30 am meet at the start or, if collecting kayaks from the club, 0800.

Please share transport where possible to keep carbon footprint down and share costs.

To be confirmed but I should have room for another kayak and paddler on my car, or I'm happy to join someone else in their vehicle.

Recent experience suggests that, while loading and unloading on yellow lines is acceptable, someone should remain with the vehicles to explain to any wardens what is going on!

Maximum 6 paddlers unless other leaders join us, then availability will increase.

I will add more details here in the next few days.

Brian.

Comments

  • LucyTheophilusLucyTheophilus
    edited April 2023

    i'd like to come, Id need a lift for a boat and myself :)

  • Maggie_WatsonMaggie_Watson
    I'd like to come, Brian. I'd probably go direct.
  • Pete_CPete_C

    Yes please Brian. I’ll see you there.

  • Nigel_SharpeNigel_Sharpe

    I would like to join you. I can call in at the Club and collect a couple of people and kayaks

  • Jamie_McMJamie_McM
    Holly and I would like to join please. Will meet at the club and ideally borrow two LV boats.
  • rupeirupei
    Hi Brian - if there are sufficient guides then I would be interested. What are the return timings as I have a long list of other things I should be doing. :-). Would need a club MV. Thanks.
  • Brian_ThomasBrian_Thomas

    All those who have shown interest above are welcome and, since Nigel is coming, we have room for a few more paddlers. Thanks Nigel!

    Plan is to meet at Meadfoot and review the conditions when we get there. We will probably head towards Teignmouth with the tidal flow. The wind is forecast to be coming from the land so we should be largely protected from it and it's not expected to be too strong. We'll find a beach for lunch and come back with the tidal flow. Of course, there are islands to visit on the way and/or way back.

    I can take Lucy and her kayak.

    Finish time is flexible, we can agree how long we want to be out when we meet at Meadfoot with a mind to Rupert's calls upon his time!

    So, bring all your usual sea kayaking kit, lunch and sunscreen. Yes, I know we have all forgotten what sunscreen is but the forecast does make it look like we might need some!

    See you all on Monday.

  • rupeirupei
    Morning Brian. I am going to duck out of tomorrow due to other commitments. Have a good paddle.
  • Maggie_WatsonMaggie_Watson
    Looking forward to that, Brian. Nigel, I'm happy to car share from Whiddon Down if that's your route. But fair warning, if it's me driving we'll be going slowly across the moor and not batting down the dual carriageway. So I'd be aiming for 8:15 at WD. If that's irritatingly slow, I'm happy to look after myself!
  • LucyTheophilusLucyTheophilus

    Thanks @Brian_Thomas see you at 8

  • Nigel_SharpeNigel_Sharpe

    Maggie - I will see you at Whiddon Down at 08.15. I am happy to drive - my kayak is very sandy and my car is covered with sand from today

  • Maggie_WatsonMaggie_Watson
    Thanks Nigel! I'm still hoping to make it but have had a care crisis sprung on me. Should be under control by tomorrow. If not, I'll send you a Facebook message or text...I must have your number somewhere from Scotland. Fingers crossed I can come.
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