Fishguard to pwllqwaelod 13th August 2017

Type of trip: Sea
Level: Sheltered
Paddler Level: All

Meet at:Lower Fishguard harbour Meeting time: 10:15

Briefing and Launch time:10:30 (*Please note that it will be at the discretion of the trip leader as to whether or not any member who has not signed up and not attended the safety briefing is allowed to participate in this trip.)

Estimated Duration: 1.5hrs or 3hrs

Outline plan: Set up a shuttle at pwllqwaelod. Paddle out from Fishguard lower town to pwllqwaelod with the wind behind us. Launch at high tide to minimise carry. Depends on who signs up, but the possibility of paddling back to Fishguard exists. Please bring food and drink with you, Please ensure you have a buoyancy aid, cag and helmet as there will be rock hopping involved. Please also ensure you are wearing a wetsuit / dry suit. Sea boats only please. I'm picking up a boat for Giulia, and will be at the container at 9:30. If you require a boat, please ensure you can carry it or someone else can help you out.

Expected condtions: Swell 1.6ft at buoys Wind SSW to SW 4-15mph - tailwind High tide: 10:34 MH 6.4m Low tide: 16:48 MH 1.42m Get outs: very frequent, mostly scree landings

Organiser: Si McDowell Tel. 07816373327 email: Simc46@live.com

Already signed up for this:

Giulia Frezzato Tel. 07501190541 email giuliafrezzato.vr@gmail.com  CW Yes
Kit required: I will require the whole kit: boat, paddle, spray deck, helmet and buoyancy aid
Steve Clinton Tel. 07807992124 email steve@clinton55.plus.com  CW Yes
Kit required: Happy to paddle there and back
John Tel. 01348 881646 email johnejenkins@hotmail.co.uk  CW Yes