Poole Harbour offers a sheltered area to paddle when conditions elsewhere are not looking encouraging. It is a pleasant, although not particularly challenging area to paddle, without the rugged cliffs of Old Harry but the Arne bird reserve and other sights ensure a good day on the water.
The current conditions indicate it could be breezy but it's early days in forecast reliability.
Poole Harbour launch site is from the beach by the car park where Poole Harbour Canoe Club are based, BH15 4LR, https://w3w.co/punch.badge.track, grid SY983904. The turning off Lake Drive is fairly indistinct and easily missed but careful satnav programming and monitoring when you get close is the key. Check out Street View so you know what to expect.
Gone are the nice warm days so start wrapping up a little warmed for paddling!
You must satisfy yourself that this trip is suitable for you, that you are sufficiently experienced, able and willing to paddle at the advertised level. For detailed guidance, see trip categoristion. If in doubt, seek guidance from the advertised leader before registering.
You must register if you intend to come. Places are restricted in an effort to maintain an acceptable leader/participant ratio. When the list is full names can still be registered as reserves and the leader will notify you if you may join the trip.
If you want to know more about how trips are conducted see trip routine.
You must bring suitable equipment or make arrangements for someone to bring it for you (eg. kayak). See what to bring.
Bath Canoe Club Ltd, The Old Organ Factory, Cleveland Cottages, Bath BA1 5DD.