Start

Slipway at Royal Forth Yacht Club, Granton Harbour, Middle Pier, Edinburgh EH5 1HF

Easy parking opposite the Yacht Club.  There are no facilities so make sure you go in advance.  The slipway can be slippery. The launch is in a sheltered harbour, on approach to the harbour entrance there is an opportunity to head into the wind for a few hundred meters before turning for the downwind.  You will be passing Newhaven Harbour and Leith Port on your right, it's worth aiming for Inchkeith to ensure you pass these without the risk of encountering another craft exiting.

Finish

Gullane Beach, Marine Terrace, Gullane EH31 2AZ

Gullane Beach is a large bay often busy with day trippers during the summer. 

Run Length

25 - 26 km

Shuttle Length

36 km

Weather & more

Works best on a Westerly from around 20km/ph upwards and an ebbing tide. A committed but joyful run as the wind waves are lined up all the way, there are a couple of sections where it can become turbulent for short periods.  The visual reference on the water is Berwick Law, the conical shaped hill on the shoreline you are aiming to reach.

Apres paddle

Soft serve at the Icecream van .....

Contributor

Lizelle Kemp