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Sea Kayak Beginners: Sunday 23 June / Kingswear

MartinMartin
edited June 2024 in Club Activity: Club Trips and Tours

A beginners-friendly trip for those who've been on the various courses (this year or before), and would like a gentle introduction (or return) to the sea. Perfect for a first, second, .., fiftieth trip.

The itinerary will depend on who signs up, and what you'd like to get out of the day. It can be anything from an introduction to sea paddling, rock hopping, skills coaching, or a gentle journey. The purpose of the day is to extend your experience beyond the canal, and to give the basic skills and confidence to join other trips.

The forecast is for a calm day, so a perfect introduction to the sea.

Meet at the club at 8.00am or Kingswear slipway next to Royal Dartmouth Yacht Club at 9.15am.

Bring lunch and paddling gear, including a helmet. Kit information is available here:
https://exetercanoeclub.org.uk/sea-kayaking-information/

If you would like to join, reply to this thread. If you don't yet have access to the forum, email me training@exetercanoeclub.org.uk and I'll add you and sort out forum access at the same time.

Please state whether you can carry a boat or not.

Max 4 people
Martin. (I've got space for 1 extra boat)
1. Liz W
2. Liz B
3. Nigel
4. Kathy

Comments

  • LizWLizW
    I would like to come along Martin if you would be able to take a boat from the club for me and could I grab a lift please also?
  • LizBarrowLizBarrow
    I would love to come on my first trip, but I'm not able to take a boat.....
  • Nigel_SharpeNigel_Sharpe

    Hi Martin. I would like to tag along. I can call into the Club on the way and can carry two extra kayaks and people

  • LizBarrowLizBarrow
    Nigel that would be great if I could nab one of your places please....
  • KJCKJC
    If there is space and someone can take a kayak for me then I would love to come, but also don't want to take a place from someone who hasn't had the opportunity before!
  • Nigel_SharpeNigel_Sharpe

    Hi Kathy - I would have room for Liz B and you with kayaks

  • KJCKJC
    Amazing - I'll check back at 10 tonight and if noone else who hasn't been on the sea before/ not as much wants to go I'll step back - if not then would love to join
  • LizBarrowLizBarrow
    Really sorry will be 5 minutes or so late
  • LizWLizW
    Thank you for a fantastic trip today; really enjoyed it and the seal experience was pretty special. Thank you Martin for organising - a real confidence boosting paddle. Kathy - any photos you can share via WhatsApp would be great. Wiseman is my surname.
  • Nigel_SharpeNigel_Sharpe
    edited June 2024

    Thanks for organising a fantastic trip Martin. Despite initial disappointment at lack of sun, the mist turned it into one of the most atmospheric, magical paddles I have been on! I have loaded a number of my photos on the Club Facebook page, and a little selection of those below...





  • KJCKJC
    Thank you all for such a fantastic day - really appreciate you organising Martin and thanks again for the lift Nigel.
    Once I have had a chance to edit them so that it doesn't look like we were kayak uphill all day I will chuck the photos on here!
  • LizBarrowLizBarrow
    I had such a wonderful first trip......the seals, the mist, the rocks, were magical, and I've learnt a lot. Thank you everyone for being so friendly and making it such a memorable day x
  • LizBarrowLizBarrow
    A few photos....
  • LizBarrowLizBarrow
    Lunch beach
  • LizBarrowLizBarrow
    Or maybe not a few photos as they don't seem to be uploading 😒
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