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Weekend 9/10 August SK coastal group UPDATED * 6

JaneEvansJaneEvans
edited August 2025 in Club Activity: Club Trips and Tours

A weekend away in Cornwall. Based on the initial responses we will aim to have a weekend away, but you can come for one day if you like.

Update *3: the weather forecast is looking good, so I am thinking of Cornwall. If we have excellent weather we can consider going to Longships.
I am looking at Longships for Sunday, probably Porthgwarra to Sennen via Longships.
For Saturday are people looking for moving water, ie tide races? Another option is to go from Carbis Bay to Sennen, along the Cape Cornwall coast which is the only significant bit of the Cornwall coast I have not paddled. This is 28km, and a committing paddle as there are lunch stops but no exits for boats.

Update 4: Please see Christina's post about the change of campsite to Noongallas campsite.

Update 5/6: Saturday: Kennack Sands at 10am. Aim is to paddle towards Lizard Point and going to the tide race off Bass Point if this is viable.
Sunday's trip is Porthgwarra to Sennen, via Longships if this is viable. Meet Porthgwarra at 10.30am. We need shuttle vehicle to be left at Sennen.

You need to have previously come on at least one of the coastal group skills days to come on this trip. Examples are 31 May, 29 June, 27 July.

Max 8 people
Jane camping Fri and Sat
Rich B camping Fri and Sat
Nigel camping Friday and Saturday
Christina camping Sat night, poss Friday

Owen Saturday confirmed
Steve Saturday confirmed
Martin Saturday confirmed
Maggie Sunday confirmed
Stuart Sunday confirmed

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Comments

  • Rich_BennettRich_Bennett
    I’ll join- always keen paddle new places so yes to a trip but equally happy with day trips if the rest of the group prefer to stay in Devon or Cornwall
  • OwenMichaelsonOwenMichaelson
    I am up for a trip to somewhere new.
  • AlexMacAlexMac

    Interested - Would be happy to spend a weekend away.

  • Christina_LevickChristina_Levick

    I'd be up for a weekend away

  • Dave TurnerDave Turner
    A weekend would be good
  • laurahallettlaurahallett

    Sadly not around for this.

  • Stuart_OgilvieStuart_Ogilvie

    I would like to come please

  • Theresa_LTheresa_L
    edited July 2025
    I sadly couldn't make this work, so freeing up the space for someone else to join.
  • Steve_ManoySteve_Manoy
    Hi Jane, I will try and make day 1 only if within 2.5hrs drive, but don't let that limit your destination please
  • OwenMichaelsonOwenMichaelson
    From memory I think that I have only been kayaking in Dorset once before. As such Dorset would be my first choice if conditions work for this. Also noting that the Falmouth trip is just two weeks later.
  • JaneEvansJaneEvans

    Hi Owen

    This trip has a different focus to the Falmouth trip. The plan is to find some dynamic water, suitable for paddlers working towards the coastal award and above.

  • OwenMichaelsonOwenMichaelson
    I csn no longer stay away on the Saturday evening (social conflict) Subject to where you end up paddling I will try to join you for one or both of the days.
  • Nigel_SharpeNigel_Sharpe

    Can you put me down on the list?

  • MartinMartin
    I’m around on the Sat if space allows
  • Steve_ManoySteve_Manoy
    Hi, i can join Saturday, I will drive down and back that day, looking forward to it, thanks.
  • AlexMacAlexMac

    Unfortunately, I won’t be able to join you for the weekend. Someone's welcome to take my spot. Have a great trip!

  • OwenMichaelsonOwenMichaelson
    Steve. I might be up for a car share on Saturday. I need to be home on Saturday evening. . Let’s speak in the week to see if our plans align Owen
  • Rich_BennettRich_Bennett
    I will camp Friday and Saturday night. Happy to give someone else and a boat a lift if needed
  • Maggie_WatsonMaggie_Watson
    Still on for Sunday, thank you.
  • Steve_ManoySteve_Manoy
    Sounds good Owen
  • Dave TurnerDave Turner
    Unfortunately I can't be sure I'll be able to join, so best if someone else takes my spot. Dave
  • Nigel_SharpeNigel_Sharpe

    I will do both days, and plan to stay at the Campsite on Friday night

  • Christina_LevickChristina_Levick

    I'll paddle both days and camp on Sat night. I'm just a maybe for camping on the Friday night, depending on where we plan to paddle on Saturday. Thanks

  • Nigel_SharpeNigel_Sharpe

    I have just seen the update, and I meant that I wanted to stay at the Campsite Friday AND Saturday nights, and paddle both days

  • MartinMartin
    Still on for Sat. Happy to share transport with any doing the same
  • OwenMichaelsonOwenMichaelson
    Steve/Martin. My car can take 3 boats if I use the appropriate roof rack. Since we all have our own boats I assume wr can meet on the outskirts of Exeter. Martin - am I right in remembering that you live in Exminster? That would be good for them jumping onto the A30 or can you think of a good free car park. We can liaise with the wider group and then travel straight to the launch point. If we aim to meet at 7.00am I would hope that allows us plenty of time to catch the wider group? Thoughts?
  • Steve_ManoySteve_Manoy
    Morning Owen, thank you, I will message you asap, just coordinating with Martin.
  • MartinMartin
    Thanks Owen. Car share sounds great
  • MartinMartin
    Happy with anything.

    It’s a long way so would be good to have a long paddle. Cape Cornwall is fantastic from the cliff top. Never seen it from the sea. If I remember correctly, there are several tin mines perched precariously on the cliffs.
  • Stuart_OgilvieStuart_Ogilvie

    Sadly I can only now do Sunday. Probably working in Cornwall will be at Campsite for 8 if I need to be earlier let me know

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