This is a trip Meridian haven't done before.
Meet at Boathouse at 8:00 to load boats.
Leave boathouse 08:15.
Meet opposite Strand Cafe, Strand on The Green, W4 3NQ (1h 20m/23 miles) at 9:45
Safety briefing 10:15
Launch at 10:30
Arrive at Teddington Lock at 13:00
HW Teddington Lock 13:28
Leave 14:00
Return to by Kew Bridge 15:30
Leave by 16:00
Sunset 16:19
Return to boathouse by 17:30,
Kew Bridge to Richmond Weir 2.48miles/4K
Richmond Weir to Teddington Lock 2.99miles/4.8L
Total 5.47miles/8.8K
Plus return making a total of 11miles/17.7K for the day.
Paddlers should be of a 2* standard.
Chelsea Kayak Club are based under Kew bridge and they will be joining us for the trip.
Please note, there is a possibility of the trip being cancelled due to a sewage discharge from a Thames Water Pumping Station.
Details at:-
https://twitter.com/thamespoo?lang=en
If you are using club equipment, please book at:-
viewtopic.php?f=39&t=1662&p=6317#p6317
I will be at the lake on Saturday to answer any questions you may have.