The warm weather finally arrived and it was time for a trip round Christchurch.
This trip was for all club members, the last one was aimed at the adults. We had several who had not been on the river before and the new environment proved to be a popular hit.
Starting from the Bridge Street carpark we headed round the Avon Loop, passed the Priory. The bridges proved to be popular places for the non-paddling supporters to photograph the group. Then onto the Stour and passed the Quay. There was a food festival in full swing on The Quomps but we were not distracted. There was ice cream calling at Tuckton Tea Gardens.
After a refreshing stop we progressed further up the Stour. So far the trip had been against the flow of the river and into a fair breeze. It had been quite a challenge for the younger members. Now came the good part, the return. With the flow and the wind behind us, we made quick and easy progress back to the entrance of the Avon. The last leg was against the flow of the river to the carpark, but everyone made it in good time.
A fun trip of about 6km. Looking forward to the next one.
