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Sun 6 July-sea kayak trip-Plymouth Sound

Nigel_SharpeNigel_Sharpe
edited July 2025 in Club Activity: Club Trips and Tours

I am planning to paddle on Plymouth Sound on Sunday 6 July from Mountbatton to Cawsand. The trip will include Plymouth Breakwater and Drakes Island. Depending upon winds, the trip will be ideal for people who haven't done much paddling on the sea although more experienced paddlers are welome. Max 6 people unless other leaders join.

The plan would be to meet at the slipway Mountbatton Watersports Centre at 10.30 wshere unloading is free (What3Words ///clots.dragon.voice ) to unload, and then park locally (there is free roadside parking or nearby carpark with a hight restriction about 2m - but check!). Alternatively, pay to stay in the centre car park (Noted Dave's comments that the Mountbatton Centre carpark is currently closed)..

I will probably travel directly there, so will leave transport for the Club to those travelling from there, but suggest that it will take an hour to get there from the Club plus time to load.

Booked:

Nigel
Andy R
Dave T
Laura
Jo

Comments

  • Andy_ReadAndy_Read
    Yes please Nigel, count me in. I also have space to take an additional boat.
  • Dave TurnerDave Turner
    Hi Nigel, I'd like to join if I may, I can offer a lift for a person and boat from Exeter but would like to get there a bit early.

    Note, the Mt batten centre car park is currently closed during the refurbishment but still plenty of space on the road, and in the other PCC car parks
  • laurahallettlaurahallett
    If you do not get new paddler interest I am interested as a reserve as I have not paddled here. Thanks
  • Nigel_SharpeNigel_Sharpe

    Laura - it is first come first served, so you are in. The reference to those new to the sea was an indication of the experience level required.

  • Evelyn GawenEvelyn Gawen
    Can’t make this Sunday but hope to paddle again soon! Have a lovely trip ☺️
  • Jo_DixonJo_Dixon
    edited July 2025
    Could I provisionally add my name please Nigel - and would it be possible to have a lift from the club house please, from someone who's kindly offered to help with transport🙂
  • laurahallettlaurahallett
    Please can I also car share? If so I will park elsewhere.
  • Dave TurnerDave Turner
    @Andy_Read @Jo_Dixon @laurahallett shall we meet at the club 9am?
  • laurahallettlaurahallett
    Fine for me. Thank you
  • Andy_ReadAndy_Read
    @Dave Turner that's good for me. See you all then.
  • Nigel_SharpeNigel_Sharpe
    edited July 2025

    The wind is currently forecast to be Force 4 from NW. Plymouth Sound is generally protected from large swells, but the water is likely to be choppy. Bring usual sea kayak kit including helmets. See you at Mountbatten in the morning.

  • Dave TurnerDave Turner
    Thanks for leading Nigel, enjoyed it, even the hike at the end!
  • Jo_DixonJo_Dixon
    Thank you Nigel, Dave, Laura and Andy for an interesting paddle and a fab day🙂
  • Nigel_SharpeNigel_Sharpe

    Thanks all - a bit more challenging than I was hoping for, but well done!


  • Andy_ReadAndy_Read

    That was fun! Thanks for leading this Nigel and for everyone's help and company.

  • laurahallettlaurahallett
    edited July 2025
    It’s been a blast!!!
    Thanks to everyone.
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