Kilter
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Nice one Andy! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
Swellies Low Water - trip report (v. long & some pictures)
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misterg
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>Blushing<
Thank you ALL for your very kind comments. Ayla is, indeed, a tribute to her previous owners, and we hope to continue in a similar vein. I did ask J to take photos as we went through the Swellies, but the atmosphere got to her, too, and we all concentrated on the job in hand. It was bitterly cold, especially at night, even though the Ebersparkler was on max. (This boat is a cornucopia of luxury after our little Pippin). SWMBO didn't realise there wasn't a heater outlet in the aft cabin when she chose for us to sleep there. I think it's become item 1 on the 'to-do' list /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
I thoroughly enjoyed the trip (some of it only in retrospect), and I'm really, really pleased that you've enjoyed reading about it.
>Chuffed<
Andy
Thank you ALL for your very kind comments. Ayla is, indeed, a tribute to her previous owners, and we hope to continue in a similar vein. I did ask J to take photos as we went through the Swellies, but the atmosphere got to her, too, and we all concentrated on the job in hand. It was bitterly cold, especially at night, even though the Ebersparkler was on max. (This boat is a cornucopia of luxury after our little Pippin). SWMBO didn't realise there wasn't a heater outlet in the aft cabin when she chose for us to sleep there. I think it's become item 1 on the 'to-do' list /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
I thoroughly enjoyed the trip (some of it only in retrospect), and I'm really, really pleased that you've enjoyed reading about it.
>Chuffed<
Andy
hlb
RIP
deborahann
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great report, was great to read, lovely pictures, a credit to you.
Kawasaki
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Re: Swellies Low Water - trip report (v. long & some pictures)
Belting Post Andy.
Well done Sir!
Belting Post Andy.
Well done Sir!
hlb
RIP
Re: Swellies Low Water - trip report (v. long & some pictures)
I used to post about going though Bardsey sound, in the 90's. with my little old P 33. Props in the air whilst making 3 knots, mostly going backwards up the rocks.
But it's a wonderfull place once landed in the harbour?? Very, Very special.
I used to post about going though Bardsey sound, in the 90's. with my little old P 33. Props in the air whilst making 3 knots, mostly going backwards up the rocks.
But it's a wonderfull place once landed in the harbour?? Very, Very special.
SteveGorst
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Great post, we go back in the water tomorrow and you have wetted my appetite. Never been through Bardsey myself, it sounds "exciting".
vyv_cox
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It's easy to time in the right conditions going south. Through the Swellies at HW slack, then provided the wind is on the beam or astern, and a reasonable amount of it, you will just reach Bardsey Sound at LW slack there. If it's a beat you might have to think about waiting at Porth Dinllaen for the next tide.
Coming back it's almost the same, except you can't make the Swellies on the same tide. Bardsey LW slack, again if the wind is fair you will make Caernarfon Bar at close to HW, just right to anchor at Abermenai. If the wind is really blowing you may again choose to wait at Porth Dinllaen until it abates. If it's a beat, i.e. northerly or north-westerly, the nice alternative is to wait at Pilot's Cove but it's untenable in a south-westerly.
Coming back it's almost the same, except you can't make the Swellies on the same tide. Bardsey LW slack, again if the wind is fair you will make Caernarfon Bar at close to HW, just right to anchor at Abermenai. If the wind is really blowing you may again choose to wait at Porth Dinllaen until it abates. If it's a beat, i.e. northerly or north-westerly, the nice alternative is to wait at Pilot's Cove but it's untenable in a south-westerly.
Heckler
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Just to add my congrats as well. Lovely story and pix, well done for the trip and the story
Stu
Stu
longjohnsilver
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What a cracking tale and photos. One of the best. Thanks.
Juggler7823
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Re: Swellies Low Water - trip report (v. long & some pictures)
Glad everything went well
Glad everything went well
Heckler
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Re: Swellies Low Water - trip report (v. long & some pictures)
roy
how did it go?
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Stu
roy
how did it go?
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Stu
