FEOCK BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Rowing Loe Beach: A short, salty excursion aboard the 12ft Barnaby John
Hire the Barnaby John for anything from a two‑hour potter to a full day at Loe Beach and get a safety briefing, fitted buoyancy aids and local route tips to make the outing seamless.
Rowing Loe Beach: A short, salty excursion aboard the 12ft Barnaby John.
The Barnaby John is a 12ft row boat kept at Loe Beach, ideal for a gentle exploration of the sheltered bay, moored craft and nearby creeks; hires are flexible so you can shape a short two‑hour outing or a full‑day ramble depending on tide and weather.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A compact, sturdy 12ft rower
The Barnaby John is a 12ft (3.6m) row boat—higher sided than a dinghy—built for easy, relaxed rowing around Loe Beach and the moored boats close to shore.
Potter past moorings, creeks and a famed riverside inn
From a push‑off on the shoreline you can browse the moored boats, meander into local creeks and—if wind and tide are favorable—make the short hop to The Pandora Inn for an ice cream.
Briefing, kit and practical support included
Every hire includes a full briefing with a map tailored to your hire length, technique tips, fitted buoyancy aids (including children’s sizes), and a safety tub for belongings—plus a friendly shoreline push‑off.
What the day feels like
What it feels like to row the Barnaby John
You step from the sand, receive a concise safety briefing and map, push off from the shoreline and settle into steady, low‑stress rowing across Loe Beach; the outing can be a short exploratory two‑hour loop or stretched into a full day of slow coastal wandering, with simple local objectives—moored boats, narrow creeks and the option of reaching The Pandora Inn when conditions allow.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this hire suits and where to be cautious.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring sun protection, weather‑appropriate layers and a small dry bag; a safety tub for belongings is provided with each hire and buoyancy aids are fitted to your size (including children’s sizes).
Every hire comes with a full briefing and map tailored to your hire length, technique tips, fitted buoyancy aids, a safety tub for belongings and a shoreline push‑off.
Staff provide safety briefings and local route guidance; they will advise or restrict outings if wind or tide make the higher‑sided row boats unsuitable.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long can I hire the Barnaby John for?
Hire options run from two hours up to a full day; the operator is flexible to tailor the timeframe to make your visit memorable.
What safety kit is provided?
Each hire includes fitted buoyancy aids (with children's sizes), a full safety briefing and a safety tub for belongings.
Can we row to The Pandora Inn?
You may be able to make it to The Pandora Inn for an ice cream when wind and tide are in your favor; the operator will advise based on conditions.
How many people can use the boat?
The hire is presented around two persons plus a small child in the contextual guidance for the Barnaby John.
Where do we meet and launch?
Hires include a push‑off from the shoreline at Loe Beach following the briefing and kit fitting.
What happens if it’s windy?
Because the row boats are higher sided they can be affected by stronger winds; the operator may determine if, where or when you can go onto the water for safety.