Page 1 of 4 This meet is in a great location, aimed at paddlers of all levels and suitable for non-kayaking family activities too. Pembrokeshire is in south Wales (UK) and is accessible conveniently by ferry from Rosslare. We're going for a long weekend over the June bank-holiday, 4th - 7th June, camping by the sea just outside St. David's, adjacent to a small natural harbour, Porthclais.
Kayaking
There are lots of possibilities. There are several easy paddles around the coastline of St. David's head, mostly medium height cliffs punctuated by sandy bays, natural harbours and such like. The peninsular is long and narrow making the possibility of shuttles (one-way) straightforward. Many of these bays and harbours are civilised places to stop for a spot of grub, an ice cream or a drink.
Ramsey island is the nearest, only a mile or so offshore and that offers an intermediate trip to circumnavigate and look at the wildlife. Skomer Island may also be a possibility in this category, although tides are particularly strong here.
For the more experienced there are plenty of possibilities, including offshore islands, Skomer, Skokholm and The Bishops and Clerks to name the most likely candidates. There's also an interesting tidal race with a reputation, The Bitches, in Ramsey Sound just off St. David's head. Playboaters and others go here to surf in the right conditions!
As usual, what actually happens depends on who's going and what the conditions are like. We will endeavour to split into two groups to suit different abilities and desires, perhaps with the assistance of a local instructor (depending on numbers).
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