Sea kayak trip dates

JaneEvans

This is a thread to see if we can fix dates for trips that suit the largest number of people.

I have identified various groups:

1. Paddlers who are new to the sea.
2. Paddlers working towards sea kayak award. This can be assessed internally within the club.
3. People who would like to work towards paddlesport leader (sheltered water) or paddlesport touring leader (moderate water). The sessions of leadership and skills will be combined, but when you decide to plan your assessment you choose which one to do. Only two people can be assessed per day, so there will be some flexibility. There will need to be an external assessor for these qualifications.
4. The coastal award group. To be in this group you need to have achieved your sea kayak award and a wish to paddle in dynamic water and stronger winds. The paddling will include rescue practice for rock hopping.
5. The leaders group. This is for people who have achieved at least coastal award, and are providing trips as a club leader. This group will be looking for moving water, and may have weekends away, and possibly a longer trip eg to Pembroke or Jersey.

I have weekend days available as below. If you want to come on some trips please reply with which groups interest you and what dates you can make. Other coaches can add dates to the list if they wish. I'll then work out the best combination.

28 June
29 June
5 July
6 July
13 July
20 July
27 July
2August
3 August
9 August
10 August
17 August

Jasonr

Hi, I’m interested in group 3 on any Sunday thats available. Thanks.

Dave Turner

I'm interest in group 3 & 4, I can do

28 June
29 June
5 July
6 July
20 July
27 July
2August
3 August
9 August
10 August

Thank you

AlexMac

Interested in group 4 - Free any day from the 20th June

Rich_Bennett

Hi Jane, I’m interested in group 4 & 5 but am happy to help out and lead other trips where I can.
I can do:
28th June
29th June
Possibly 2nd, 3rd, 9th and 10th August- I will confirm
So far no plans for weekends after the 9th September

Theresa_L

Hi, same here, interested in groups 4&5 and happy to lead other trips.
I can do:
28 June
29 June
27 July
2 August
3 August
9 August
10 August
17 August TBC

Maggie_Watson

I can paddle many Sundays, but not 6th July (too close to Lundy window) and not 20th July (clash).

I will look for opportunities to lead coached trips, or more advanced nearly-peer trips, particularly on week days over the summer. So if anyone knows they have a regular day, or will be due Flexi etc, I'm happy to talk about opportunities. In particular, if anyone wants to do a longer trip, like Eddystone, then now is the time to a) pencil in some neap tide dates and b) build fitness for 7 hours in the boat. A trip from Dartmouth to Brixham and back, without getting out of the boat, is a nearly equivalent paddle. Any takers?

Dave Turner

Maggie, I don't typically work Wednesdays but can move it about given a bit of notice. Would be up for a longer trip like Eddystone

Rich_Bennett

Hi Maggie, likewise I would be interested in longer trips like the Eddystone or Lundy or to build up to them. I can book days off in the week with a bit of notice depending on work commitments.

Connor Gilronan

Thank you for the advanced dates Jane! I'm interested in group 2, and would be avaliable 20th, 27th July and 3rd August.

Evelyn Gawen

Can do-
5 July
6 July
13 July
20 July
27 July
2August
3 August
17 August

Interested in group 2 and trips that is suitable for me to paddle on the sea 👍 thanks Jane.

Free most weekends and as I have teachers hols I am free in the weeks in august as well Maggie ☺️ due to back issues prob not best suited to 7 hour paddles straight, but sea paddles is always lovely. Also would be interested in rolling practice in the warmer months on the sea if anyone is interested in practicing rescues/ teaching us how to roll in a kayak 👍 ideally shallow water (someone who is willing to stand in shallow and help teach us the technique 👍) and someone interested in coaching us 😁 or I am happy to help arrange more pool sessions.

Maggie_Watson

Thanks for comments about longer trips / Eddystone.

Obviously, it would have to be a peer trip as it's a tad more than the 2nm offshore remit for a sea leader. There is a coefficient 43 tide on Weds 6 August, and a coefficient 54 on Weds 20 August. That's not very long to get paddle fit! If people are serious we should start a separate thread. Martin was keen at one point (and it's his chart I've been borrowing).

Evelyn: I'll try to offer something on a week day during August. Plus some evenings at Teignmouth to roll (I need practice too). But that might not be until the second half of July.

Evelyn Gawen

Sounds great Maggie! That works well for me 👍

Katherine_Rhodes

Me and Chris can do and are interested in Group 2:

28th June
29th June
9th August
10th August
17th August

laurahallett

I am interested in group 3 and 4 but I am only around until mid July Would love to try and learn to roll but may be too old to learn new tricks!

Christina_Levick

I'm interested in groups 3-5 and could do any of those dates except 5-6th July and 19-20th July. If any longer trips away involve weekdays, I'd need at least 6 weeks notice to book leave.

Stuart_Ogilvie

I am interested in 3 & 4 Sundays generally work best

Steve_Manoy

Hi, number 4 is my priority followed by 3 longer term. I am away 27 July and 2/3 Aug, thanks

Lewis_Hawkins

Hi I am happy to go join groups 1 if extra hands are needed, my priority would be group 2 to progress my award. And if any group 3 trips need some guinea pig and the paddle is suitable for me I'd happily join.

But more restricted on dates though -

Available

28th June

27 July

Possibly 9th and 17th August but can't confirm those just yet

Willembliss

I’m interested in Groups 1,2&3. Though I am more interested in improving my skills, strength and confidence than gaining qualifications.
July 20
Aug 2
Aug 9 &10
Aug 17

Nigel_Sharpe

I am keen to paddle whenever I am available in whatever group (Happy to join 1-5) I am afraid that I cannot say what dates I am available now, but it is likely to be most dates. I am not available 28/29 June as I am paddling in Pembrokeshire then.

CatherineM

Thanks for organising this Jane!
I'd be interested in group 1 or 2 trips, but can only do a few dates -
28 June
9 August

Andy_Read

Hi Jane
Having not been on the sea yet, groups 1/2 for me please.
June 28/29
July 5/6 (tbc)
Aug 2/3
Thanks

JaneEvans

I am Group 1 (New to the sea) and I could make these dates:
July
5
6
13

August
9
10
17

Thanks for asking!
Mike W

Jo_Dixon

Thanks Jane for organising. Completing SK award would be good. Definitely can't make 20th July but will try to make any others that are suitable. Ps Scillys trip amazing - enjoy yours!

Theresa_L

Hi Maggie, I would be keen on longer trips like the Eddystone or Lundy, too.

Maggie_Watson

Noted. Looking forward to meeting you Theresa. Do you work a standard week? Any Flexi in there? It's important also to have some practice at comparable distances.

Theresa_L

Same here I work a standard week but with a bit of advance notice I can get weekdays off. I've done some open crossings/offshore paddling, but keen for some practice to build stamina for longer distances.