We are currently making a bit of a splash with the water sports enthusiasts! As a result of ongoing meetings with local yachting, sailing, cruising and paddling clubs we are about to launch our first Wild Coast Paddle, and hopefully other events and activities will follow. On Sunday May 15th the Royal Burnham Yacht Club will host, in partnership with the British Canoe Union and the Maldon and Dengie Canoe Club,an opportunity to explore the nature rich waters around Wallasea Island.
Keen kayakers and canoeists will know that the best way to see nature is from their craft in the water. Get up close to seals,(or let them satisfy their curiousity about you) and spot waders such as avocet, redshank and dunlin while marsh harriers pass overhead. Explore the creeks that turn bigger boats away and enjoy the rural scenery and tranquil atmosphere.
Wallasea is bounded on its South and East by the River Roach and to the North by the Crouch. Paddlers on this event will enter the water on the morning of the 15th from Burnham on Crouch, at the RBYC pontoon, across the river from the island. Circumnavigation may be made clockwise or anti-clockwise. However portage may have to be made at full tide at the causeway between Lion Creek and Pagglesham Creek. Timing is of the essence, but planned well the 8 mile paddle should not be punishing, hopefully even managing a stop for refreshments at a local hostelry on the way! Details are still being finalised but places are expected to be booked up fast so make your enquiries early.For details see our event page.
I've gone wild on Wallasea!