Friday. After an epic trip to Holyhead arriving in the dark and trying to put up a tent in windy conditions was no fun, however, at least I didn’t have to contend with the rain like the late comers did. 10pm found us all together, Barry I, Andy B, Steve B (not BCC) in the Paddlers Bistro for beer and a plan.
Saturday. Blowing old boots to the south so we headed off to Bull Point, Anglesey. Keeping close to the cliff edge we rock hopped along the coast, exploring caves and inlets. We stopped for a break at the old Brick works and then headed out to Middle Mouse, and did it blow a hoolie once away from the lee of the land. Once around Middle Mouse we decided to head for a bay opposite knowing full well that we were in for another hard paddle before getting to shore. The wind was gusting well over F5 and when it caught your paddle it practically ripped it out of your hand. Once back in the lee of the cliffs it was an easy paddle to shore and lunch at the old Clay works. We met with several other kayakers in the bay who didn’t fancy Middle Mouse, apparently it was too windy, no kidding! Hugging the cliff edge again and occasionally getting buffeted by the wind around the headlands we headed for home.Cracking day on the water and really good fun. In the evening it was back to the Paddlers Bistro for food and beer and more beer plus some bad guitar playing and singing.
Sunday – Hangover. Not good. Packed down the tents and headed off to Cemaes bay. The wind hadn’t died down so we decided just to rock hop around the bay and up to the headland, popping our heads around the corner to get a feel for the conditions, very windy. As time was running out we rock hopped back to the shore, Barry deciding to lighten his boat by scraping off some of the gel coat on route. Another brilliant day on the water. The journey home was horrendous, the M6 was grid locked. Many thanks to Barry I for organising the trip, I can understand now why he gets excited about this place. I will definately be coming back here again.
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