It is possible to use Two Tree island slipway at all states
of the tide, this paddle was timed to leave Two Tree 1 hour before low water, allowing a
favourable tide out to Southend pier and catching the first of the flood tide on the
return. The Ray Sand channel is sheltered at low tide almost to the Pier, though the Pier
it self is exposed from east to south-west winds. The round trip is approximately 5 miles
and we had a leisurely paddle of 3 hours. Only one Seal was spotted this time, was camera
shy!.
Two tree Island slipway at low tide
Ray Sand looking over to Southend and out to the
pier
Southend pier and the return trip
Dont forget the torch next time!