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31st July - Dynamic Sea Kayaking Trip UPDATED
Let's meet at Kingswear at 10am. We'll park in the car park behind the station, next to the ferry, and launch from the slipway over the road. Bring a trolley if you've got one, or you can drop your boat off first and then go to park.
There's a relatively strong (F4/5) Westerly wind forecast, which will hopefully give us a few options to find some interesting conditions.
I will lead a dynamic water sea kayaking day on Sunday 31st July. Details on where and when we'll launch will be decided closer to the time based on the forecast, but I'm opening this up for sign ups now. Initially limited to 4 spaces, but more may be available if additional leaders sign up.
Paddlers
Leaders: James, Jane
- Jason
- Maggie
- Kwinten
- Steve
- Richard
What is dynamic water sea kayaking?
- Surfing. Sea kayaks can pick up waves earlier than shorter boats or boards, so you can get some lovely clean runs as the waves build towards the shore. Playing in the breaking surf zone is also a fun challenge, especially in a 5m long boat.
- Tide races. Like surfing, but on a treadmill. You get continuous long runs on waves with lots of energy to push you forwards, but that don't dump like beach surf does. Tide races can get addictive!
- Down wind runs. Another variation on surfing. With some swell and some wind behind you, the sea forms waves that you can continuously surf downwind.
- Strong wind paddling. Not for everyone, but there can be something satisfying about fighting into a force 5 head wind. Type 2 fun perhaps. At the very least you'll probably get rewarded with a nice down wind run when you turn around!
- Rock hopping. With some underlying swell, the rocky areas between the coast and sea become a playground of gaps, gullies and other features. We always aim to pick spots to play with fun features, but minimal consequences.
Who is this for?
You! (If you want it.) You'll need some good paddling foundations, but the club can help you get there. This is for anyone who would like to try out or do more of this sort of paddling, whether it's new to you, or whether you're an experienced sea kayaker.
Before going out in these environments, it's important to have a good foundation of skills, both personal and safety. Everyone in the group needs to be able to help out to make sure the group can perform any rescues quickly and efficiently. Anyone coming on these paddles should therefore:
- Feel stable and comfortable in your kayak in 1m of swell, a few feet of surf, and up to force 4 winds.
- Be able to make progress into a force 5 head wind, or against 2 knots of tide.
- Have a reliable brace/recovery stroke that has been used for real a few times. (A roll isn't necessary, but this would be a good point to start working towards one, or turning your flat water roll into a rough water roll).
- Be able to perform an efficient deep water rescue of a swimmer in moderate conditions.
- Be practiced in using a tow line and some tactics that we might use in a rescue situation, like contact tows and anchor tows.
There are plenty of opportunities within the club to work on these skills, such as the Explore Sea Kayaking course, and trips that run throughout the year. If you're not sure if you're at the right level, then get in touch (webmaster@exetercanoeclub.org.uk) and we can have a conversation, or get out for a paddle to see.
Comments
Yes please. Happy to help with transport via Torquay.
Me to, if you think I can..
Hi Duncan, this isn't suitable for you yet.
I'd be interested in joining you if possible?
cariad - I don't think we've paddled together before (apologies if I just don't recognise your username). This will be on the advanced end of the trips that the club puts on, so I'd like to have had a chance to paddle with you in easier conditions first to get to know each other. Are you able to go on this trip this weekend? https://exetercanoe.co.uk/discussion/1939/sunday-24-july-sea-kayak-trip-for-experienced-paddlers#latest If so, I'll have a chat to Jane afterwards and we can work if you're at a suitable level for this.
Hi all,
Let's meet at Kingswear at 10am. We'll park in the car park behind the station, next to the ferry, and launch from the slipway over the road. Bring a trolley if you've got one, or you can drop your boat off first and then go to park.
There's a relatively strong (F4/5) Westerly wind forecast, which will hopefully give us a few options to find some interesting conditions.
I don't need a lift in the end, so will make my own way there. I'd suggest 8.40am at the club if you want to load a boat / car share. I'll leave it to you to make arrangements below.
See you on Sunday!
Hey Maggie, Jane said we were close. I'm in Hatherleigh. Happy to come over to you and go from there or if you have an alternative plan...happy to car share whatever way!
See you at the club at 8.40.
Well, how can I turn down 90s dance themes!?
I have a boat. You driving Dartmoor route is fine (although also happy to drive so just let me know your preference). What time to meet?
See you 8:10
UPDATED: sorry I have decided not to paddle. Have a good day.
It probably goes without saying, but please everyone bring a helmet! Perhaps someone going by the club could pick up a spare just in case?
Yes, thank you everyone. A lovely day out. Thank you Maggie and thank you for the very relaxed and enjoyable drive.