THIS CACHE
It is a small container tied in place on an object in the lough. Please dont untie the container. Tweezers might be useful on some of the caches in this series. This cache was placed while seated in a kayak. It is placed at about head height but water levels do vary. You will need a watercraft to reach the cache location. If you lose your pen or the log is too wet to sign, feel free to take a photo of the log or the container. I have no issue with spoiler photos attached to logs on this series.
What is the best thing about living in Switzerland?
Well, the flag is a big plus.
THE SLIPWAY
Coordinates have been provided for parking which is also the easiest point to launch water craft. It is possible to launch small boats from here as well. There is parking there for a good few cars. If it is full the main car park about 200m away is rarely full but the access to the water is a little trickier.
Safety (mostly kayaking based)
- Be competent in the use of whatever craft you use.
- Wear a personal life jacket or buoyancy aid. The canoe should be sufficiently bouyant to remain afloat if you capsize
- It is recommended not to canoe alone
- A canoe may be difficult to see from a larger craft so carry a whistle
- You do not need to be able to swim a long distance but you should have sufficient water confidence to deal with a capsized boat and get ashore safely
- Carry water and snacks.
- Wear adequate clothing, prolonged immersion in cold water leads to hypothermia, sun even in Ireland can burn quickly on a good day.
- Leave details of your journey with a responsible adult
