Easters, bespoke sea kayaking

Wednesday - to Good Friday I was working with Sue, Niamh (sounds like Neeve), Paul and Rob, all from Ireland.  Rob had been on a course last September and he had organised a few days Bespoke sea kayaking with some of his friends, pre Easter.  The weather was improving, from the earlier part of the week but it was still cold.

We had  met for a coffee and a chat so i could understand what they each wanted and then a decision about the paddling venue.  I was keen, and so was they to avoid the f4/5 easterly wind so we went to the west coast and Porth Dafach, to paddle to South Stack area, as the tide was on the ebb, we could sneak up into the bay and explore the various caves, gullies and rocky channels...  

Working with some gentle tidal flow ...

Rob above taking some shelter from the snow, despite stunning sunshine ...

The light was great ...

And the rock formations, I guess are a Geologists dream ... from left to right.  Paul, Rob, Niamh and Sue.

Looking across at South Stack and enjoying a top buffet below ...

Day two and a journey on the Straits, from Gallows Point to Moel-y-don.  We had some initial wind assisting us as the tide began to build and soon were at the Swellies.  I set the boys who had more tidal flow experience, a couple of different eddies to collect while I worked with the  girls.

The girls in the eddy and keen to know whats next ...  we crossed back to Anglesey and the girls took a break while I set the guys a few tasks.  We then headed off again with the boys having to make decisions on collecting 4 eddies before the final bridge.  The flow was fast and confused in places and all did extremely well.  I'm sure lunch must have felt even better afterwards ....

The girls after the Swellies, working on a ferry glide ...


Day three was now pulling together the previous two days and Rhoscolyn was our destination.  The beacon can be seen in the background.

The sun came out and brought a smile to all of our faces ,,,

We found 1/2ft surf at Rhosneigr and I set the boys on a couple of tasks and worked with the girls in the shallows.  Low brace recovery and then set them to work covering and working with each other.  It was a super end to the three days, with something for every one.

Roger

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