Definitely a high tide route as there’s only water up Fenn Creek on the top of the tide! Depending on your average speed, set off from 30 minutes (6kmph) to 20 minutes (8kmph) before high tide – as the ebb tide will help you back, you can leave the launch a little later if you’re happy to work a bit harder on the way out. Ideally aim to turn just as the tide turns. Although the launch can get choppy in strong west or easterly winds, this route is pretty well sheltered and the creek itself is narrow so will stay pretty flat in most windstrengths. Best in light to moderate west to northerly winds. OK in easterlies but not ideal in southerly as you’ll be paddling home against the wind. Check tide and wind conditions via our SUP weather page…