Escaping the channel.....

[Yellow Ballad]

Whilst there's Bristol channel newbie questions being asked... (spoon feeding please)

With the weather gods being "fair" (are they ever) . Newport start, Milford Haven (Dale) finish?

I'm thinking leave the mouth of the Usk at HW, by LW get to Swansea?

Could I punch the tide (being further West) onwards arriving on a falling tide or am I being too optimistic? Should I lock into Swansea, leave HW and arrive at the Dale at LW or on a rising tide?

Ideally I would like to do it in one shot, non stop within 24hrs.

I know I should dig out the charts but local knowledge is king, and I would like to hear from people who've done it.

I'm guessing a SW wind will make it a pain but what I'll probably get...?

Then the Dale to Pwllheli....

 

[Pigpen]

Whilst there's Bristol channel newbie questions being asked... (spoon feeding please)

With the weather gods being "fair" (are they ever) . Newport start, Milford Haven (Dale) finish?

I'm thinking leave the mouth of the Usk at HW, by LW get to Swansea?

Could I punch the tide (being further West) onwards arriving on a falling tide or am I being too optimistic? Should I lock into Swansea, leave HW and arrive at the Dale at LW or on a rising tide?

Ideally I would like to do it in one shot, non stop within 24hrs.
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Then the Dale to Pwllheli....

Hi Tom
I've done it from Cardiff in one shot in about one day but now I usually
anchor in Mumbles Roads over the flood, which, if you consult the tidal atlas,
can be quite strong at springs. Locking in to Swansea is a big waste of time.
If you want fish and chips better go via Ilfracombe and berth alongside
the "Dolphin" seafood restaurant.
More on Saturday.
Doug - Jekeeda 2 - CBYC

 

[Yellow Ballad]

Hi Doug, thanks for the reply, this question is going to be one of the things I was going to ask at the meet, when people are heading round, timing etc. But the meet is Sunday 12th, not Saturday!

I had a good conversation with the previous owner lastnight. he took the boat round to Barmouth for the 3 peaks yacht race in 2004, said he did the it in one (Newport to Barmouth), in a westerly 7! He said Milford Haven is about 22 hours so that gives me an idea of what to expect.

See you Sunday.