.EAGLE CANOE CLUB – Kayak Paddle Date – Sunday 20th July 2025
Where – Blakeney Harbour area, North Norfolk coast
What – An activity for kayaks NOT canoes. The intention is to paddle from the car park by the Quay at Blakeney , explore the local area and return to the same car park. Its an opportunity to paddle on salty water in this area rather than a lengthy trip. We will not be paddling out to Blakeney Bar nor going out to the sea beyond the bar.
This activity is intended for those who are relatively new to the club, have completed the induction weeks and for whom this might be a first experience to paddle on salty water. There is an expectation that you will be comfortable in wearing a spray deck.
What’s it like? - Once we have left the the car park area, its an area of relatively open water ,although sheltered by the land spit, so it's possibly more suitable for paddlers who have mastered being able to paddle for example up to Hellesdon Mill and back from the club , a distance of approx 3 1/2 miles showing they can make good progress and control of their kayak.
The trip will not run if especially strong winds are forecast. Water depths will vary so you need to be used to getting in and out of your kayak. Whilst It's not suitable for your first ever time in a kayak it is intended to be suitable for anyone who can paddle their kayak, is confident in wearing a spray deck and wishes to experience salty water in a relatively sheltered environment, possibly for the first time , it is not deep sea kayaking! By all means ask your instructor at the club whether they think its suitable for you to come. If you can paddle to Hellesdon Mill and back from the club without undue effort that’s a good indication that you will be Ok for this activity.
Meet at the club 1115 hrs. for 1130 hrs. departure.
What to bring? The usual items for a day trip, including waterproofs, additional clothing, packed lunch and drinks packed in waterproof containers.
The car park – is a pay and display car park. National trust members can park for free , so bring your National trust parking pass/ membership card. This car park can get busy. Toilets : There are public toilets very close to the harbour car park.
Transport, cars and roof racks As with all our trips we are dependent upon club members assisting with transport both for paddlers and boats. If you need a lift I suggest asking other members who might be going on Wednesdays club night, don’t leave it until Sunday morning.
Please sign up using the club website if you are interested in attending by Wed 16th July 2025, 1830 hrs.
Cheers
Tim
Tide, time calculations used in planning this trip Blakeney Bar – High tide 1438 hrs Blakeney Quay – High tide 1513 hrs
Journey time from club : 1 hour , approx 52 miles.
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