Csail
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We have done Tenby to Milford a few times but always go way offshore so miss all the little places en-route. Where is worth going?
Tenby - Milford
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bootleg
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hi andy , Barafundle bay is a great place to stop for lunch or a break in between tenby and milford very sheltered sandy except in an easterlywhen you can get a swell rolling up the beach beach great for a bit of swimming or snorkling
graham
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Anchored off Stackpole quay for breakfast once after leaving Dale early to avoid the range firing times.Didnt go ashore but would like to visit properly one day.
(I know you can say sod the ranges and they have to stop firing until you are clear but I wouldnt stop our troops training if I can avoid it.)
(I know you can say sod the ranges and they have to stop firing until you are clear but I wouldnt stop our troops training if I can avoid it.)
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NJMcK
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In settled weather there are quite a few good spots to anchor.
This is Skrinkle Haven, about 5 Miles from Tenby, heading west.
We have spent the night at anchor here and at Barafundle. Just make sure wind is in the north or west.
Also be wary of the ranges. We try to be co-operative although I gather that the military do not have a right to force boats to travel far offshore.
Enjoy the coast close in. especially the interesting rocks and stacks between St Govans Head and Linney Head.
This is Skrinkle Haven, about 5 Miles from Tenby, heading west.
We have spent the night at anchor here and at Barafundle. Just make sure wind is in the north or west.
Also be wary of the ranges. We try to be co-operative although I gather that the military do not have a right to force boats to travel far offshore.
Enjoy the coast close in. especially the interesting rocks and stacks between St Govans Head and Linney Head.
damo
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Barafundle is a superb spot, and from there you can cruise inshore all the way round to Milf, at weekends anyway because there is no firing then.
The cliffs are spectacular, and in off-shore winds there are even a few places to anchor very close in, if you can find the sandy patches
Stackpole and St Govans
Church Rock and Broadhaven
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Linney Head
The cliffs are spectacular, and in off-shore winds there are even a few places to anchor very close in, if you can find the sandy patches
Stackpole and St Govans
Church Rock and Broadhaven
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Linney Head
tico
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Mind out for Crow rock & crow's toes
As previously noted Barafundle, Broad Haven are lovely bays/beaches if the wind is in th eright direction.
Avoid St Govans with a Westerly wind esp at springs
As previously noted Barafundle, Broad Haven are lovely bays/beaches if the wind is in th eright direction.
Avoid St Govans with a Westerly wind esp at springs
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Alcyone
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Lovely pics. I haven't dived down there for over 10 years, but I remember long summer days and good vis. Ther'es the wreck of a Liner in Bullslaughter bay, and some lovely scenery, cliffs, caves and a natural arch, IIRC. I don't remember much current, certainly in comparison to the sounds and further near Grassholm and the smalls.
mrbloto
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IF YOU STAY IN CLOSE FROM ST GOVANS TO LINNEY HEAD INSIDE OF CROW ROCK YOU WILL FIND THAT THE TIDE TURNS 2HRS EARLIER THERE IS PLENTY OFF WATER
bluedragon
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We did some "sightseeing" along the St Govans to Linney Hd inshore bit last year. Actually I didn't find it that inpsiring. and Bullslaughter Bay as a lunch stop was a no-no because of a westerly swell. In fact even though it was a windless day, the groundswell made this a not-very-comfortable day out. The coast between St Govans and Tenby is much better IMO...once around St Govans I'd just make for the Haven by the shortest route...but that's just my opinion!
BarryLeat
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Sailing through the Gowan range is always a challenge I give the patrol launch. First of all I take notice to see if the red flags are flying. If not the decision is simple. I have seen only one flying and therefore assumed the range is not active!Secondly if it is around lunchtime ask them if they have a lunch break and if so you will be through or nearly through when they want to restart firing, if they are firing at all!! When they come almost alongside, or close to with the VHF they always ask you to go sometimes about 5/7 miles offshore. Totally unnecessary in my view, especially when you can see local fishing boats going about their business in the range! Ask the launch what course to steer and for precisely how long, ideally a fixed position, and then the new course for a new heading and for how long, yet another postion. Then ask them to continually monitor you on GPS, and to contact you when you have achieved the required positions. This is quite reasonable in my view, as they do not want you around at all. You are effectivley asking them to take on the responsibility for your course alterations, and they then cannot just return to Barrafundle or under Linney to have aquiet day doing nothing. I have found this quite effective as they will not provide such detailed info, and usually just ask you to go on your way with them following astern.That is what happened to me last year.
If you look at the Bye Laws governing the various ranges I believe that for the Gowan Range they CANNOT force you to out of the range at any time. These I understand are up for review and we of course know what the revisions will state.
If you look at the Bye Laws governing the various ranges I believe that for the Gowan Range they CANNOT force you to out of the range at any time. These I understand are up for review and we of course know what the revisions will state.
graham
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Personally I would never disrupt the training intentionally.The next time the troops fire their weapons may well be in a war zone.
damo
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Some points from someone who has attended many safety briefings at Castlemartin camp, for access to climbing in Range West...
1) Unless they have changed their habits recently, the red flags are flown permanently, firing or not.
2) Tank shells can ricochet up to 5 miles or so out to sea, so being asked to stay well offshore isn't unreasonable. Go and visit the public viewing point at Castlemartin one day when the tanks are shooting, if you don't believe me - you can see the shells along their trajectory from behind.
3) They have to stop tank firing if a vessel is in the area, which is an expensive and frustrating business for them. On saying that however, they can't impede the passage of a vessel
"Exemptions 9(3)These byelaws shall not insofar as they relate to the Sea Area apply to..(a)any vessel, not being used for fishing in the Sea Area, passing through the Sea Area in the ordinary course of navigation and remaining in the Sea Area no longer than is reasonably necessary to pass through the Sea Area"
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1) Unless they have changed their habits recently, the red flags are flown permanently, firing or not.
2) Tank shells can ricochet up to 5 miles or so out to sea, so being asked to stay well offshore isn't unreasonable. Go and visit the public viewing point at Castlemartin one day when the tanks are shooting, if you don't believe me - you can see the shells along their trajectory from behind.
3) They have to stop tank firing if a vessel is in the area, which is an expensive and frustrating business for them. On saying that however, they can't impede the passage of a vessel
"Exemptions 9(3)These byelaws shall not insofar as they relate to the Sea Area apply to..(a)any vessel, not being used for fishing in the Sea Area, passing through the Sea Area in the ordinary course of navigation and remaining in the Sea Area no longer than is reasonably necessary to pass through the Sea Area"
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