Farn Islands

Farne Islands.

Sea kayaks only:Intermediate.

Accommodation: Camping.

All participants must speak to Clive prior to event.

Clive Marfleet 07795508839

clive.marfleet@tiscali.co.uk

Farne islands  a selection of islands off the coast of Northumberland of out standing beauty national wildlife area home of seals puffins and dolphins .

You need to book your camping the campsite has showers and good toilets we have been able to launch directly from the site trolleys needed

Seahouses town has a number of good restaurants /take always with camping in July  we have extended light in the evenings which helps when cooking after a long paddle, and early light which helps us getting out.

We should all be ready to depart from the campsite by 9am (times may very) paddles finish about 4pm again this varies.

Trips vary depending on conditions winds and tides ,worth taking walking boots in case of poor weather. Some trips will be long so worth getting fit for these or chose a rest or sight seeing day, or river paddle.

Its often beneficial to sort kayaks on correct cars and equipment out the night before.

This is not a beginner  trip you need to be able to paddle at a proficient level and be able to complete 15-20 miles per day (Bradwell to Maldon distances)There are limited spaces this also depends on how many other sea leaders  sign up, please confirm with Clive for available spaces.

Ensure you have your medical record card in your Buoyancy aid

Equipment Trolley’s

Where to                            Farne islands

Date                       15-22 july 2023

Accommodation              Beadnell camp site  01665 720586 Camping                     and caravan club site adjacent to the sea                                 some trips will be from camp site Camping       however Rob is planning on taking his mobile home up may be worth being a member as       big discounts especially for over 60s book your space early 25mtr cable needed for                     electric 1pm arrival earliest 8pm latest

Booking   02477110343  worth joining caravan club  discount if over 60s ask to be close to        Marfleet group my ref 44253166

Aim of trip                          Paddles to inner and outer farns islands lindesfarn island and nearby coastline

Those interested so far  Clive Marfleet. Liz Cannon Estell kemp, John   Davey, Rob Wilson, Del clark AD Mags & Rachel     Jackie starr                              

Open to   Competent sea paddlers 3 star standard   please ensure you are fit when coming on this  trip Also note paddlers could come up for   the weekend or the week or part of

Food and beer           Sort out yourselves suggest split into groups  and cook between groups bringing BBQ’s along could be a good idea. 

Booked 3 /1/2023,,,` ref ,44253166 pd deposit 25 Clives

Need maps 332 & 346 

Landing areas

Inner farne south of solent rock ,north west of the landing stage