Meridian Canoe Club

I am organising a trip on the River Stour in Kent from Grove Ferry to Fordwich and return on Sunday 17th March 2019.

Meet at boathouse at 8.30
Leave by 9.00.
Arrive Grove Ferry Car Park (CT3 4BP) (61 miles) 10.15.
There is a £2 parking charge and has toilets and changing rooms.
Launch by 10.30.
Paddle 4 miles to arrive at Fordwich 12:30
HW Fordwich is 12:24.
Those who wish to visit The Fordwich Arms are welcome to do so but it is a very popular and busy pub.
Leave 14:00
Return to Grove Ferry 15:30
Leave 16:00
Return to boathouse by 17:30

Details of last year's trip can be found at:-
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1614

If you are using club equipment, please book at:-
viewtopic.php?f=39&t=1638

Will be at the boathouse on Saturday to answer any questions you may have.

Hi Tim
Like to come on this see you at the boathouse Sunday,not at the lake Saturday. Andy has offered lift if his wife is ok. If not let me know any different arrangements. Nikki

The trip is still on with a wind forecast of 20mph or 32 kph but the Stour is sheltered.

The problem is the M2 is closed so we will have to use the M20 instead.

https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/ ... w0P81c18yo

Will be at the lake today.

Good turnout with Nikki, Sandie, Sandrine, Julia, Andy, Phil and myself joined by Jon and Julieann, Steve, Peter and John from Bewl Water CC.




Sandie was soon talked out of the idea of doing the trip backwards....



The heavy rain and strong winds in preceding days saw a few fallen trees with one across The Stour.


However with a bit of aquatic gymnastics..


...and Jon carrying a saw in the open canoe (?), a path through was made.


Approaching Fordwich.


Under Fordwich Bridge then lunch.


The return journey with tide and most of the wind behind us.







Despite the M2 coastbound being closed, the M20 possibly being closed due to Operation Stack, roadworks on the alternative routes, a hail storm, occasion rain with strong winds, overcast cloud followed by brilliant sunshine and the fallen tree; another enjoyable trip.

Tides unfavorable for a trip in April so next will be in May.