We’ve now made a decision for this weekends surfing and chosen Sunday as the weather looks better.
Low tide is 8:30 and we will be meeting at the usual place in the car park, on the hill by the cafe at Rest Bay for 10:00 would be a good plan. Take some change for the car park. You can turn up later if you wish.
It’s a great beach for surfing and body boarding, kite boarding e.t.c. If you are planning to sit on the beach then there are a few rocky wind breaks but you may want to take your own depending on wind direction. Remember to bring some sun protection.
If you want to check out the surf forecast then see this link magicseaweed or the regular magicseaweed link on our home page. The reports selection is at the top left of the msw page.
Google map to Rest Bay. You can zoom in and out on this map and switch to aerial photo view which gives a good shot of the car park. Note a top tip for the route is to go down the M50, A40, A449 to Newport to pick up the M4 as it avoids paying that nice big toll on the new bridge and it’s a more pleasant route.
Up early Sunday morning, its raining! well I suppose they did forecast it. We load up all the kit and head off to Leominster but by the time we get there it had stopped raining and was getting warm.Things are starting to look up! We met up with Clive, Graham, Luke, John, Nick and Richard all piling into 3 cars and headed off to the start point.We all off load and all is going well until we go to drop mine and Richards truck back at Leominster. … read more?
This Sundays paddle will be kayaks on the River Lugg from Lugg Green to Leominster. The river level is on the low side which makes it an ideal trip for all of our members. If you would like to come but are unsure of your suitability then please contact Clive or Graham by 3pm (FA final) today (Saturday 15th). It’s a great opportunity to experience an interesting river trip and pick up some new group paddling skills and personal skills on the way. … read more?
Please take a look at the July weekend poster below and contact Tina as soon as possible as we will need to confirm bookings. It’s a great place to be located on the River Wye. We stayed there last year and on the first night of our recent 100 mile paddle.
WKCC July Weekend 2010
Unfortunately due to lack of coaches for tonight’s session due to being away for 5 days on Wye or other commitments we have had to cancel tonight’s session at Knightwick weir. This will hopefully be rescheduled.
Trip report – Part 1. As some of you know we are doing 100 miles of the River Wye, from Glasbury to Chepstow over 5 days. In total there are 20 paddlers, 14 of whom are doing all 5 days, 1 doing 4 days. The other 5 were only able to do 3 of the days. … read more?
Richard Butler will be intending to take part in the Leamington Spa CC Doggy Paddle again this year. The paddle is in aid of Guide Dogs for the Blind. If anyone is interested in this paddle please let Richard know. Sunday 9th May start 9.30am onwards, 18 miles Leamington to Stratford, 3-5 hours depending on speed and conditions etc. There are three shootable weirs and one compulsory portage. Further details on request or at the RLSCC Web Site rlscc.org.uk.
Please see link for those who may be interested in doing a bit of sea kayaking at the end of May in South Pembrokeshire.
http://www.seakayakguides.co.uk/content/stackpole-sea-kayak-festival
Sundays paddle is park and play/practice at Nafford weir. The smiley face is Nafford weir (for reference for future paddles the circle is Eckington bridge car park).
Parking is limited in the lay-by on the Nafford road opposite the smiley face and you are not allowed to park in the fishermans car parks. You head down the path, across the sluice bridge and lock and along the path to the weir or get in by the lock and paddle around and shoot it.
Alternatively if you don’t feel like a paddle come down and watch as it’s a good viewing area.
Hope to see you there.
You may find the following zoomable google map more specific Eckington bridge
Another event to put in your diaries Palm The Big Paddle Symonds Yat 15-16 May. Lots of things to do, a good event for juniors. Why not book a place and go along. Check out the following link:
http://www.thebigpaddle.com/index.php/2010/03/line-up-announced-tickets-on-sale-1st-april/
Check it out and I recommend getting there early as the car park will get busy.
