Clacton Day Sea Kayaking Trip

This trip is designed for all of our Sea Kayaking Members (Subscribers) and guests are welcome. This trip will allow us to stretch ourselves in terms of distance & general sea conditions with a like-minded group of competent, fellow paddlers. 

A ‘roll’ is not necessary but competent recoveries & fitness are general prerequisites as well as suitable winter clothing and gear. The focus is to have fun & healthy exercise in our beautiful environment, doing something we love whilst blowing away the cobwebs with a long day paddle.

The trip plan is as follows; 

Brightlingsea to Clacton-on-Sea & Return  (Total 7 hours including 1hr30 mins breaks including on the water breaks)

Launch Venue: Brightlingsea Sailing Club (CO7 0DY)

Parking in the Pay & Display. 

Launch: 7:30am from the slipway.

Distance: 7.25 nautical miles, approximate time on the water 2 hours 25 minutes each way at 3 knots average.

Arrival Clacton beach: Approximately 10:00am (1 hour comfort break)

Depart Clacton: 11:00am

Arrival (Finish) Brightlingsea: Approximately 13H25 

Dry suits are not compulsory but recommended & each paddler must have their own gear i.e. paddle, buoyancy aid & own sea kayak or touring boat meeting the three basic requirements;

1. Deck lines all around
2. Retractable skeg
3. Front rear bulkheads

Retail guests will be provided either a touring kayak or a full size sea kayak.

Paddlers should carry their tow system, a pea whistle on their buoyancy aid and at least one ‘other’ means of calling for assistance (flares/s, VHF radio, heliograph etc) emergency ‘grab bag’, extra warm clothing and plenty of food and fluids. A small first aid kit with any self-medication is also required for each paddler. This trip is Guided but each paddler must be self-sufficient with all of their necessary gear, food/water, load and carry boats et cetera.

So join us for a great day on the water with fresh air, exercise and very good company!