West Cornwall Sea Kayak Meet 2016
Synopsis
Following the ethos of the South West Sea Kayaking Meet, the West Cornwall sea kayaking meet is an informal gathering of Sea kayakers who want to enjoy the coastline of West Cornwall and socialise with other like-minded people.
The event is not for profit and being run by volunteers, with support from Paddlecrest Coaching. All profits raised will be donated to the Penlee lifeboat building fund and other local charities.
Timings
The Event starts at 1800 on Friday the 17th June at the St Just Rugby Club the intention is to meet in the bar. The event will end late afternoon on Sunday the 19th
The Campsite
The Rugby Club campsite address is:
St. Just Rugby Club
Tregeseal,
St Just.
Cornwall
TR19 7PW
Tel: 01736 788593
Here is a link to the location on Google maps:
https://goo.gl/maps/4ApBP
And here is an OS grid ref:
SW 37223 31705
The campsite has good toilets and showers, with good flat grass and an onsite bar. The campsite fees are included in your donation of £40
Food and Drink
The last supermarkets you will pass on your way are at Penzance; there is a small co-op at St Just and quite a few pubs.
The campsite has a bar in the rugby club open until 0100 ish
On Saturday night there will be a hog roast or a vegetarian supper, followed by some live music. This is all included in your donation of £40.
The Paddling
West Cornwall has some of the best paddling in the UK, normally sheltered on the South coast and Exposed on the north with Lands End almost always experiencing swell and tidal flow.
Cornwall can be quite busy in the small coastal harbours and coves at this time of year with parking becoming a particular problem so we will aim to paddle in small groups, from multiple locations
You can either join with a small group led by volunteers or plan your own paddle. All trip leaders will be experienced but may or may not be qualified, all participants paddle at own risk.
Safety on the water
All groups going out on the water will be expected to follow a few safety rules
· Complete a simple trip plan and leave a copy with the event organiser
· Groups to have a designated leader.
· Appropriate safety and communication equipment carried.
· Paddling groups no larger than nine on the water.
· Groups paddle and remain together at all times.
· The Coastguard will be informed of all paddlers on the water and their plans.
· Attend the briefings on Saturday and Sunday Morning
Contact Details
Richard Uren 07792 466135