High pressure produced good conditions well suited to a gentle sea paddle. Grant, John N. , Dave C. and I met by the Captain's Wife pub in Swanbridge and launched just after 12 noon. Low tide at Flat Holm was due at 15.30 but already by 12 the causeway to Sully Island had appeared so that a paddle around was not possible. Instead, we paddled up to Lavernock point. A bit of energy was needed to paddle against the tide stream to get up across the two weir like features but it was possible, the longer boats have a distinct advantage over Dave C.'s short un. COming back we pulled out into the tide stream a bit and taking a transit on a buoy between us and Flat Holm could enjoy the speed we were travelling without doing anything. Grant went and spoilt it a bit, making it all hard work by leading us too close into the shore so we were paddling against the eddy. Doh! But after a bit of cajouling he relented and let us pull out a bit further (he had made the kind offer of suggesting I might go by myself first). As it was about 1.30 when we approached the beach again, John N. decided B&Q would be more interesting so rushed off. The remaining 3 of us went half way around the island, came back, watched me splash in the water a bit practising my roll, and got out about 2. Finished off with coffee (honest) for me and Grant in the Captain's Wife. Very enjoyable. You should have come.
I found this link which contains some pictures of the area: not us kayaking though.http://www.glyn-ryland.com/sea.html
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