Trip confirmed going ahead as planned
Event coordinator Mike Hayward
Trip Leader leader Mike Hayward
Trip type: Sea kayak 4 days 3-night wild camp
Level of ability: Improver or better
Date: Monday 3rd April to Thursday 6th April
Venue: Loch Striven, Kyles of Bute, Loch Fyne
Meet location/time: 14.00 just north of Craigendive 050.836
Meet to share lifts at: TBC due to fuel costs lift share desirable
Anything else:
The trip is in relatively sheltered waters so suitable for those with less experience or who want to try a kayak/ camping trip. N0 beginners.
We may decide to do the trip in the reverse direction, dependent upon wind direction.
The trip may slide a day either way or be reduced to 3 days, move to a different venue or be cancelled. It all dependent upon the wind forecast.
Forecast here
https://www.metcheck.com/WEATHER/16days.asp?zipcode=Rothesay&locationID=61218&lat=55.8&lon=-5.1
The aim is to drive to Craingendive at the north end of Loch Striven and unload boats.
It is a long drive around via Arrochar or take the ferry to Dunoon ( 2 possible routes)
https://www.western-ferries.co.uk
https://www.calmac.co.uk/gourock-dunoon-service
We will then shuttle cars to Otter Ferry ( about 25minutes each way)
Paddle 5 km
Night 1 camp in Loch Striven
paddle about 20km
Night 2 camp North end of Bute
paddle about 20km
Night 3 camp around Portavadie
paddle about 20km
End at Otter Ferry then drive home.
Please read notes re river trips here:
https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/
I am happy to co-ordinate and lead the trip. However, as we will be a team, we are jointly responsible for each other’s safety on the water.
Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending.
RSVP 6 unless another leader comes along
RSVP at least 2 days before the event
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