Yep, adding that one to the list looks stunning. Have you done the Afon Teifi in Wales? Four of us did it this June, it was fantastic. Water levels were historically low so there were a fair few places where we had to walk our kayaks through the shallows, that and being the hottest week of the year slowed our progress but with doing half days we managed 75km in 6 days. Could have done more but two of us weren’t up for the distances needed as only did two or three kayak trips before that. I got a really useful book ‘The Welsh Rivers’ 2nd edition, which gives the sections as there are only a few easily accessible put ins and places to get out. Recommend a car at both the beginning and end of each section. Flows all the way out to cardigan bay. We were based at Cenarth where Cenarth falls are but I wouldn’t recommend trying shooting those. I think there was only two, maybe three places I portaged round but then I’m a bit scared of water. Any good day trips you could recommend in the south east? Done the Arun, Adur as well as the basingstock and wey canals, and the river wey which is good fun. Also, we have open, inflatable kayaks so nothing too likely to fill the boats. According to the book we got up to level two rapids BUT with low water levels
The Verdon is a truly stunning place to paddle. Really recommend it. Afon Teifi sounds good and no I haven't paddled it yet, thanks for the recommendation. I've been on a few of the Welsh rivers such as the Usk, Tywi (Towy) and Cothi. In terms of something in the South East, I can highly recommend the Medway Canoe Trail from Tonbridge down to Allington (and right down to the sea if you wish). Really nice river with some really fun slides at the weirs. Check out th-cam.com/video/MYRrexsy6eI/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/x3vlmCP3mdo/w-d-xo.html for more info. Just be careful of the slide at Sluice Weir Lock (interesting name) it is significantly steeper that the others and is made of concrete without the guide brushes that the other slides have. If your inflatable has a fixed skeg, the roughness of the concrete won't do it any good. It may be worth portaging that one.
It is an absolutely stunning place. I'm always cautious if someone asks can I paddle a certain trip, as the answer really depends on their skill level. However, I would say that on this trip, as long as the dam is not releasing, there is minimal risk to a relative beginner with proper equipment. Perhaps a good indicator would be to see how many tourist boats there are on the water. If there are lots, it is unlikely that there will be a dam release.
Beautiful James... looking forward to seeing the next one
Thanks. Day 2 will be completely different as we were on the lake of Sainte Croix.
Yep, adding that one to the list looks stunning. Have you done the Afon Teifi in Wales? Four of us did it this June, it was fantastic. Water levels were historically low so there were a fair few places where we had to walk our kayaks through the shallows, that and being the hottest week of the year slowed our progress but with doing half days we managed 75km in 6 days. Could have done more but two of us weren’t up for the distances needed as only did two or three kayak trips before that. I got a really useful book ‘The Welsh Rivers’ 2nd edition, which gives the sections as there are only a few easily accessible put ins and places to get out. Recommend a car at both the beginning and end of each section. Flows all the way out to cardigan bay. We were based at Cenarth where Cenarth falls are but I wouldn’t recommend trying shooting those. I think there was only two, maybe three places I portaged round but then I’m a bit scared of water.
Any good day trips you could recommend in the south east? Done the Arun, Adur as well as the basingstock and wey canals, and the river wey which is good fun. Also, we have open, inflatable kayaks so nothing too likely to fill the boats. According to the book we got up to level two rapids BUT with low water levels
The Verdon is a truly stunning place to paddle. Really recommend it. Afon Teifi sounds good and no I haven't paddled it yet, thanks for the recommendation. I've been on a few of the Welsh rivers such as the Usk, Tywi (Towy) and Cothi.
In terms of something in the South East, I can highly recommend the Medway Canoe Trail from Tonbridge down to Allington (and right down to the sea if you wish). Really nice river with some really fun slides at the weirs. Check out th-cam.com/video/MYRrexsy6eI/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/x3vlmCP3mdo/w-d-xo.html for more info. Just be careful of the slide at Sluice Weir Lock (interesting name) it is significantly steeper that the others and is made of concrete without the guide brushes that the other slides have. If your inflatable has a fixed skeg, the roughness of the concrete won't do it any good. It may be worth portaging that one.
@@travelswithpaddles thanks for the recommendations. Are skegs are removable thankfully and surprisingly robust!
@@travelswithpaddles yep, just watched those two, that looks like a really fun route. Thank you for recommendation.
Absolutely stunning, a must Kayak especially in such beautiful weather.
Do you feel it OK for relative beginners with full bouyancy aids etc?
It is an absolutely stunning place. I'm always cautious if someone asks can I paddle a certain trip, as the answer really depends on their skill level. However, I would say that on this trip, as long as the dam is not releasing, there is minimal risk to a relative beginner with proper equipment. Perhaps a good indicator would be to see how many tourist boats there are on the water. If there are lots, it is unlikely that there will be a dam release.
That's my boat! Stratos 14.5?
Awesome! Yes, Stratos is a very capable boat.