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Crossing:
Irish Sea - Morecambe Bay
Route Distance: ~9 nm / 16.7 kmRecord: 2023 - 01:48:58
Solo: 3
Team: 2
Records
| John Willacy | K1M | 01:48:58 | 2023 |
| John Willacy | K1M | 01:51:06 | 2022 |
| John Willacy | K1M | 03:29:45 | 2015 |
Morecambe Bay is a large estuary in the Northwest of England that drains much of the southern Lake District. It is an area with numerous river mouths and large expanses of mudflats and sand that provides an important habitat for wildlife. It is also an area with fast tides, quicksand and an infamous history.
While the crossing across the mouth of the estuary, between Fleetwod and Barrow in Furness, is relatively short at 9 nm, it still demands some good planning and good weather. Morecambe Bay's reputation is never far from your mind as you start out.
Note: To count this crossing must start or finish to the West of the River Wyre and Foulney Island.
Crossing: Irish Sea - Morecambe Bay
Solo
Click column header to sort.| Posn. | K1W | Cat | Paddler | Elapsed | Date | Start | Finish | Boat | Verified | Note | Link1 | 1 | K1M | John Willacy | 01:48:58 | 04-Jun-23 | Rossall Point | Rossall Point | Rockpool Taran 18 | Yes | 2 | K1M | John Willacy | 01:51:06 | 03-May-22 | Rossall Point | Hilpsford Scar | Rockpool Taran 18 | Yes | 3 | K1M | John Willacy | 03:29:45 | 01-Aug-15 | Roa Island | Bispham | Rockpool Taran 18 | Yes |
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3 solo paddlers
Teams
Click column header to sort.2 Teams -- 4 Paddlers
Notes
Glenn Sutcliffe / Chris Wade (06-Sep-2023)Return.
Note: This was a same day return trip. 02:41:48 for the return to Walney.
From Glenn:
" Chris Wade + myself made a double crossing of Morecambe Bay 6/9/23, double crossing was for no other reason other than simpler logistics, no one had to drive round and pick us up. No records broken (or attempted) about 2:40 each way with a couple of hr break waiting for the tide. Flat calm conditions and about 5Km visibility. I don’t know why but I’ve always been a bit spooked about doing that crossing, actually in the end absolutely no dramas."
Summary:
Crossing: Irish Sea - Morecambe BaySolo paddlers: 3
Team paddlers: 4
Teams: 2
Recorded Start Points:
- Cross Dike (1)
- Roa Island (1)
- Rossall Point (3)