Trip outline. This is a day paddle from a beach on the South Hampshire coast to the Isle of Wight for a late lunch. On the way we visits three of the Solent forts, as well as the site of where Henry VIII’s Mary Rose sank. We will be a long way from shore, have to deal with all types of boat traffic (eg hovercrafts, ships, yachts and Royal Navy vessels), will be crossing the shipping lane as well as the Solent. The trip is approximately 2.5 hours each way, a total of 25km/12nm.
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. Paddlers should be prepared to stay in their boats for 2-2.5 hours each way.
Grade: C (Sea Kayak award level and above) – Trip and Session Guidelines « Chelsea Kayak Club.
Timings: We plan to launch at about midday and be back at the launch site at about 6pm.
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: David
Attendance: Maximum of 6 people excluding leader
Please sign-up by 18:00 on Friday 8th Aug 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.
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