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Sunday 2nd April Sea Kayaking Trip South Coast - Meadfoot Beach, Torquay

Steve_CSteve_C
edited April 2023 in Club Activity: Club Trips and Tours

Sunday 2nd April Sea Kayaking trip. Details to be confirmed but planning a confidence building paddle on the sea if weather and conditions allow, otherwise an estuary or sheltered area, somewhere on the south coast. As we get closer details will be confirmed. It will suit anyone who completed the explore Sea Kayaking courses last summer upwards. I envisage a paddle of about 3-4hrs with lunch in the middle, so nice and easy with (hopefully) some good rock hopping and exploring opportunities. If you're looking to build confidence, just fancy a paddle or get your season off to a good start then be sure to let me know. 6 spaces available.

Steve:
Anna
Lucy
Laura
Rich
Shelley

Kit List - Things to Bring (we can pick up most kit from Club)

Packed Lunch and snacks, hot drink and water for the day!

Paddling Kit

Sea Kayak

Hatches

Paddle

Dry Suit or winter wet suit WITH cag

Suitable Footwear

Spray deck

Buoyancy Aid - you might have a whistle, compass, snack bars, waterproof case for phone/camera, nose clip

Helmet
Warm Coat for lunch stop

Dry bags

Hat / sun hat/sun cream/sunglasses


Personal First Aid Kit



Optional gear (if you have): 
Pogies / gloves
, Map & map case, 
Paddle Float, 
Towline
, Repair Kit
, Split paddles
, Hand pump, 
Sponge, 
Mobile phone
, Storm cag
Personal Location Beacon (PLB), 
VHF radio, 
Head Torch, 
Suncream
, Sunglasses


Comments

  • Anna_PriceAnna_Price

    Hi Steve, this looks great, yes please I'm in if weather continues to look good. Trying to persuade Rob to join!

  • RobPriceRobPrice
    Yes please Steve
  • LucyTheophilusLucyTheophilus

    yes please :)

  • Nigel_SharpeNigel_Sharpe

    Hi Steve, I would be keen to join you, but I wouldn't want to take the space for those who want to build confidence.

  • laurahallettlaurahallett

    I am interested but would need space on a roof rack for a boat. I only did the course on the canal though, not at sea. Not sure if that is what you mean.

  • Rich_BennettRich_Bennett

    Hi Steve, I’d like to come along if there is still space?

  • Steve_CSteve_C
    Great, welcome aboard Laura and Rich. I’ll be keeping an eye on weather and conditions over the coming days and start formulating an actual plan!
  • ShelleyRhodesShelleyRhodes

    I can see the 6 spaces are full. Can I be reserve? Can you call me if late notice as I don't check this forum every day 07841688824

  • Steve_CSteve_C
    Yes, and will do Shelley
  • Nigel_SharpeNigel_Sharpe
    edited March 2023

    As said, I don't want to take a place from somebody who is improving, so I am happy to drop out so Shelley can come.

  • Steve_CSteve_C
    edited March 2023
    Okay, thank you Nigel.

    The weather and conditions look like we are on for a very nice sea paddle on Sunday.

    Currently thinking of heading out from Meadfoot Beach, Torquay. This is an excellent spot for rock hopping, beach landings and building confidence generally.

    Does not need to be a stupidly early start as Tides and a reducing wind throughout the day (currently) will make for a very nice paddle just before and after lunch. So probably meet at the club for 9:30am to pick up boats, unless already picked up, Meadfoot for 10:30 and on the water at 11. Paddle for an hour or two and stop for lunch and paddle back. Emphasis on building confidence and skills by exploring and enjoying the coastline.

    Jane is running another session with an eye on the Sea Kayak Award. If you want to jump ship(kayak) and get on that trip then that's absolutely fine. However, I can feedback to Jane (if you wish) where you are at generally and there will be plenty of opportunities to demonstrate the skills needed to Jane in the coming months.

    If you can text me your numbers please to 07595 370096 - that way we can be in touch should things change last minute.
  • Steve_CSteve_C

    One extra, very important consideration is transport. I can take two additional boats and I have Laura penned in for one of those spots. I know Rob and Anna can transport 2, (possibly 3?). Lucy, Rich and Shelley, do you have means of transport with/without kayak?

  • LucyTheophilusLucyTheophilus

    Sorry I forgot to say.I have no way of transporting a kayak... but I can drive or hop into anyones car at the quay haha...:)

  • Steve_CSteve_C

    No worries Lucy, I think we have a plan. Just waiting to hear from Rich. Shelley potentially can carry a couple of kayaks but will need a navigator. So I think we're sorted one way or other :)

  • Rich_BennettRich_Bennett
    Hi Steve. I have a car but no way of transporting boats. So if I could meet at the club and get a lift or if someone can take a boat for me and I could meet you at the launch- which ever is easiest. I usually use one of the larger scorpios. I’ll send you my number now.
  • Steve_CSteve_C
    Great, thank you Rich. We have a plan. Let’s meet at the club at 9:30 and head off in three cars 👍
  • LucyTheophilusLucyTheophilus

    ok great see you there :)

  • Steve_CSteve_C

    Hi Everyone, Just added a kit list to the top of this post. Lunch and Wetsuit & Cag combo most important! Any questions or if you need a cag please text me 07595 370096

  • RobPriceRobPrice
    I can't now make it as I've just strained my achilles on a run in case any one else wants my place.
  • laurahallettlaurahallett

    What a great day out. Thanks Steve for organising it and for the rock hopping. Happy birthday Anna, lovely cake! You all made it a wonderful day.

  • Steve_CSteve_C
    Great day playing around. Thank you everyone for making so fun!
  • Steve_CSteve_C






  • LucyTheophilusLucyTheophilus

    thanks for a great day! and thanks Steve for arranging!

  • Anna_PriceAnna_Price
    Agreed, this was really enjoyable. Thank you all for a lovely day
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