Trip outline. This is a day paddle from a beach on the Langstone harbour mouth known as Eastney, out of the harbour onto the Outer reaches of the East End of the Solent. Crossing firstly in a strict course to one of the Solent Forts called Horse Sands Fort. From there head south towards Bembridge, being highly cautious as it takes us across a major shipping channel. The outward journey might take about 2 hours. We will lunch on the beach at St Helens. The return trip will take us firstly to the small headland at Seaview then across towards No Mans Land Fort and from there towards Portsmouth and east returning to Eastney. The return trip is slightly longer so about 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
As the trip is a sea crossing it essential paddlers are able to maintain a good speed and a straight line against potential flow and or wind, that they listen and follow leaders instructions and are practiced at being able to get out of their boat to self rescue and assist in rescues when needed.
Grade: C (Sea Kayak award level and above) – Trip and Session Guidelines « Chelsea Kayak Club.
Timings: We plan to launch at 10.15 am and be back at the launch site at about 4pm.
Conditions. All trips can only go ahead if the conditions of sea and weather permit and this can only be assessed in the few days before the day of the trip. There will be a WhatsApp group set up for those going and an on-line meeting on the Wednesday before the trip. The trip is also dependent upon being able to move and recover the appropriate number of kayaks to the trip start point.
Organiser: Liza
Attendance: Maximum of 6 people excluding leader
Please sign-up by 18:00 on Tuesday 18th March 2025. Note that the organiser will confirm your place on this trip after the sign up deadline. If you are in any doubt about your suitability for this trip, please discuss with the organiser directly. – you can call Liza on 07712051119
Total Attendees: 4| # | Name |
|---|---|
| 1. | AndrewS |
| 2. | Gilly |
| 3. | Izabela Piotrowska |
| 4. | David |
