Portscatho to Portloe

Kevin, Guy and I go on a super smooth paddle from Portscatho to Portloe via Gull Rock. The water was like a millpond across Gerrans Bay and only became disturbed when we came across a gentle tidal flow between Nare Head and Gull Rock. The trip from the rock to Portloe was straightforward and Portloe is a little gem of a Cornish fishing village, with a small harbour wall and safe landing.

We had an uneventful trip back in calm waters, the coastline is pretty with many sandy beaches between Nare Head and Portscatho.

Wildlife Observed: Fulmar, Common tern, Oystercatcher, Kestrel.

Look For:
Gull Rock
Nare Head

Hazards:
Tidal flow between Gull Rock and Nare Head

Details:
Paddle No: 12
Date: 26/08/2013
Wind: Force 1 Northerly
Temperature: 16 degrees
Weather: Hot, Sun and Haze
Distance Covered: 10.2 miles
Duration: 4hrs
Access: Easy launch, landing and exit
Sea State: Smooth
Kayaks: P&H Scorpio, Easky 13 and North Shore Atlantic

   Portscatho to
   Portloe

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