Devon coast SEA KAYAK DEVON HAS ARRIVED IN DARTMOUTH, AND THIS SUM- MER BEN BRIERLEY WILL BE GUIDING SEA KAYAK TRIPS AROUND THE STUNNING DEVONSHIRE COASTLINE.
The best way to explore the S
ea Kayaking is the ultimate adventure, and the best way to explore the Devon coast.
You can easily paddle right up to the rocky shores, under sea arches, through sea caves, and in and out of the nooks and crannies. It’s here that you’ll see the most amazing wild life. It’s a real thrill to glide quietly around a rocky headland and to find yourself face to face with a seal. You suddenly realize that you are a guest in their world, and that is quite a humbling experience.
Kayaks can be equated to the ‘bicycles of the sea’ and this makes kayaking a very enjoyable way to exercise. At the end of a day out on the water, you can feel that lovely sen- sation that you have done something really good for your body, worked under your own power and have felt part of ocean life. The kayaks are si- lent, cause no pollution and leave no trace of their passing, so they have a very low impact on the environment. South Devon is a Sea Kayaker’s
Paradise. What makes a shore line really interesting for sea kayaking is steep rocky outcrops and big cliffs, and there are plenty of those around Dartmouth. There are a number of big sea caves in the area that not many people know about. In some of them, if you bring a torch, you can paddle right through into the depths of the cave, exploring all of its crevices, until you re-emerge through a different exit.
South Devon is a Sea Kayaker’s Paradise.
For those looking for a more gentle
activity, there are also many secluded sandy coves for picnics and relaxing family days out. From sheltered bays to exposed headlands, there is some- thing here for everybody to enjoy. How does it work? Modern sea kayaks are comfort- able, stable and easy to paddle. A complete novice on a leisurely day can easily cover 10 miles or more. Unlike going for a walk, where
you have to carry all your gear, the beauty of a kayak is that you can load it up with as much good food and equipment as you like, and it is still easy to paddle. In fact, it is often helpful to have a bit of extra ballast, to the surprise of lighter paddlers it is sometimes necessary to load their storage hatches with a few rocks! A common myth about kayaking is the fear that if you capsize you might get stuck in the kayak. Modern kayak designs are made with big open cockpits, and in the unlikely event that you do capsize, you will simply fall out. In addition, we use spray decks - a loose fitting neoprene skirt - that stops water splashing into the kayak, and this keeps you dry and comfort- able. The kayaks are remarkably sea-worthy, and you will be taught the skills necessary to have a fun and safe day out.
For the more experienced paddler a two-day wilderness expedition from Dartmouth to Salcombe makes for a grand adventure. On these courses,
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