Monday 7 October 2024
Photos courtesy of Max. Paddle report courtesy Paddle leader MaryT.
A subset of the Batemans Bay Bushwalkers is the paddle group, and the promise of warmer weather marked the return of the paddle group to the local waters. Nelligan was the launch site for six members and one visitor.
The first outing was into Cyne Mallows Creek, a mostly sheltered part of the Clyde River. After leaving the wider entrance to the creek at a rising high tide, we were able to meander most of the way up, where we had morning tea, and then back along to explore another short arm of water. So enticing was the high water, we ended up paddling 16 km; rather longer than programmed and a little challenging for our first day back in our kayaks.
On our return to Nelligan the wind picked up making the waters somewhat choppy, but the group rose to the challenge and upon our return the cars were a welcome sight.