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Sun 12th May - Topsham - Beginner-friendly sea kayak trip

TomDufallTomDufall
edited May 2024 in Club Activity: Club Trips and Tours

I'm running a simple trip Sunday morning before the taster sessions. We'll head off from the club down the river to Topsham and then back up the canal.

Meet at the club 0830 to be on the water 0900. High tide 1009.
The trip should take 3.5-4h (including breaks) and is 13km. For context, Double Locks and back is ~4km.
Bring snacks or a light lunch - it's a bit early for a full lunch for me at least.

Info for beginners:
This is a beginner-friendly trip starting and ending from the club - no boat transport needed. The main requirement is that you're happy with the distance. It includes some gentle river and the start of the estuary. There can be some wind as we get into Topsham but it's largely a straightforward paddle. The return is along the canal, which is nice and sheltered. If the weather looks bad, we can use the canal in both directions. There are three points where we get out to carry the boats, and we'll pair up and move them together.

If you only have time for one trip this weekend, I would highly recommend instead signing up to Martin's beginner sea session - it'll be much more exciting/educational! This one is a good trip if the other time doesn't work for you or for anyone who just wants to get some casual distance in.

General suggested kit list: https://www.exetercanoeclub.org.uk/sea-kayaking-information/

Sign up below or email webmaster@exetercanoeclub.org.uk and I'll get you set up for the forum. If there's no interest by Sat afternoon I might cancel so 'maybe' responses are still useful!

Signed up:
Tom
Duncan
Max
Andy

Comments

  • Connor GilronanConnor Gilronan
    I'd be up for this. On beginners course at the moment. Is it likely we'd be finished before 13:15? Only as I've got work 14:00?
  • TomDufallTomDufall
    With a fast group, I've done it in 3h including a decent lunch break, so we should be back by 1300.
  • d9walld9wall

    Hi Tom could I jump on this one with you ?

  • Connor GilronanConnor Gilronan
    Thanks, might not this time as not sure how fast I am with distance yet lol Will jump on next time!
  • TomDufallTomDufall
    Connor - it's more a matter of endurance than speed - we don't need to rush but will be paddling for maybe an hour at a time. There is a short cut that lets us turn back early if we need it. I'd say give it a go, but of course I'm going to say that, I'm out paddling 75% of this weekend 😁

    Duncan - of course :)
  • Maximus1664Maximus1664
    Tom, I’ll join you for this on Sunday. I just need to find a route to get there as I’m in the middle of the great west run.
  • MikeBMikeB
    Run is 26th??
  • WillMWillM
    Just looked it up. Yes MikeB you are right the Great West Run is on the 26th May.
  • Maximus1664Maximus1664
    Yep, my mistake, should be a clear run through town tomorrow morning.
  • d9walld9wall
    Hi Connor, I’ll be going super easy if you change your mind
  • smithandysmithandy

    Yes please. I'll see you in the morning. Andy S

  • d9walld9wall

    Cheers for organising today Tom, it was really good to see everyone and of course get out on the water again. A nice distance on a super easy Sunday :)

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