Eastbourne to Birling Gap via Beachy Head, Sunday 6 April 2025
Detail of Trip
This is a day paddle launching from the beach at Eastbourne, paddling along the coast to Beachy Head and passed the iconic lighthouse under the white cliffs, before landing at Birling Gap. The aim is to reach Birling Gap for lunch before conducting the return leg. The estimated distance is 5nm (10km) each way. With some tidal assistance that is about 1.5-2 hours in the boat each way, with no opportunity to stop along the way.
Grade: C, that is close to or at Sea Kayak Award level or equivalent experience. Guidance on gradings – Trip and Session Guidelines « Chelsea Kayak Club
This trip is ideal for those who have been attending Thursday evening paddles or Sunday paddles and have some paddle fitness.
We plan to launch about 11am and be back at the launch site at about 4pm. It is about 2 hours travel each way from the Arches.
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: David
Maximum number of people excluding lead: 6 people
Please sign-up by 17:00 on Sunday 30th March 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.
Total Attendees: 3| # | Name |
|---|---|
| 1. | Gilly |
| 2. | Claire Ashby |
| 3. | Ingo |
