This is a pleasant trip along the Dorset coast but as with many venues it is very weather dependent for Improver standard. Any southerly component to the wind makes launching and landing on exposed shores more tricky, but I'll watch forecasts, report and warn of any potential issues and perhaps change venue.
The currents are weak in Lyme Bay and they are at neaps as well. We should be catching the easterly flow of tide in the morning and the flood (westerly tide) starts at around 12:00.
Let's meet at the car park at 09:30. East Beach Car Park DT6 4EW is at grid SY 463 903, ///W3W.positions.boats.gliding. There is a slippery slipway within the harbour (NE corner) and it's possible to drop boats off there and trolleys can help here. Launching from the beach (S of car park) is also fine although negotiating the large sand bank warms you up.
You must satisfy yourself that this trip is suitable for you, that you are sufficiently experienced, able and willing to paddle at the advertised level. For detailed guidance, see trip categoristion. If in doubt, seek guidance from the advertised leader before registering.
You must register if you intend to come. Places are restricted in an effort to maintain an acceptable leader/participant ratio. When the list is full names can still be registered as reserves and the leader will notify you if you may join the trip.
If you want to know more about how trips are conducted see trip routine.
You must bring suitable equipment or make arrangements for someone to bring it for you (eg. kayak). See what to bring.
Bath Canoe Club Ltd, The Old Organ Factory, Cleveland Cottages, Bath BA1 5DD.