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24 March -demo- how to pack a sea kayak for camping trips

Nigel_SharpeNigel_Sharpe
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Hopefully people will have seen the post regarding the camping weekend on the Dart at Sharpham on 11/12 April - this is a fantastic intro to camping from a sea kayak so please sign up.

However, if you are feeling like you would like to know a bit more about what to take, and how to load a sea kayak, I will give a demonstration on the Quay at 6pm on Tuesday 24 March. It will be aimed at first time sea kayak campers.

Even if you are unable to join us on 11/12 April, you are welcome to join the demo and other experienced kayak/campers are welcome to come and share their experiences. There may be other opportunities to go for a sea kayak wild camp this year...

I have already posted the list of things I would take for an overnight camp on the post regarding the Sharpham weekend, but will also post it again below.

OVERNIGHT SEA KAYAK – CAMPING LIST
• Normal Kayaking Kit, including group first aid kit
• Travelling clothes – to and from get out. Can be left in the car.
• Shore clothes – packed in dry bags for when we get to destination.
o Warm coat / fleece/ hat
o Waterproof coat
o Changing robe / beach towel
o Shoes / boots
o Washing bag (carrier bag will do)
• Camping Kit
o Tent – one, two or three man - split onto separate dry bags. Poles can be stored at end of kayak.
o Sleeping Mat
o Sleeping bag – double dry bagged.
o Head torch
 Cooker
 Gas
 Pan
 Spork
o Washing up liquid (small bottle for group)
o Lighter
o Rubbish bag – carrier bags will do
• Toiletries
• Food
o Packed lunch day one
o Evening meal on Saturday
o Breakfast on Sunday
o Packed lunch Sunday
o Water containers / bladders – 2 litre coke bottles will do.

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