Loch Striven, Kyles of Bute, Loch Fyne

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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