Near Lymington to Lepe Country Park, Sunday 12 October 2025
Detail of Trip
This is a day paddle from a beach near Lymington. The route follows the coastline, affords plenty of opportunity to stop and is planned as an ideal paddle for those new or relatively new to the sea. The aim is to reach the Lepe Country Park for lunch before conducting the return leg.
Grade: B, that is Explore Award level or equivalent experience. Guidance on gradings – Trip and Session Guidelines « Chelsea Kayak Club. Newly qualified Explore paddlers will have preference on this trip. Remember the club provides all the kit needed for this trip (eg buoyancy aid, paddle, spray deck and cags), as well as boats.
Timings: We will start from Kew Bridge around 9am after loading boats, then a ~2 hr drive to Lymington, launch around 10am, arrive about 2pm for an hour’s lunch, then be back at the launch site about 4:30pm. Estimated distance is 12 km (6nm) each way and we will have tidal assistance. We will share fuel and parking costs for transporting kayaks, estimated at ~£15 per person.
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 & Liza
Maximum number of people excluding lead: 6 people
Please sign-up by 17:00 on Tuesday 30 September 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.
Total Attendees: 3| # | Name |
|---|---|
| 1. | Rod |
| 2. | Mimo |
| 3. | Mel |
