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09 May 2012, 18:27
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I know that the fishing boat spindrift from Holyhead is always taking birdwatchers there to stay but I think that they have dedicated accommodation because if I remember right they stay there for a couple of weeks at a time.
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09 May 2012, 18:33
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I would be up for it if allowed, Pikey Dave hadd and myself did a round Anglesey camping fishing weekend last year and had a great time I'm sure that they would be up for it as well. Here's the link from last year. http://www.rib.net/forum/f16/round-a...ics-43160.html
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09 May 2012, 18:52
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I've camped at the Brickyard, but only by car... I've seen the bay go from calm to caos too many times to risk an overnight mooring...
The skerries should be safe enough tho, infact I had a run in with some ars****ole in a big green boat (ex fishing trawler or similar) at the skerries in the past who proclaimed that no one should even step foot on the island... I spoke to Trinity House and they explained you can go on most of the year , with exception to a couple of months due to the Turns nesting... They were very helpful and friendly, It might be worth a quick call to ask the question.....
On a side note my dad once slept the night in the lighthouse with the keeper after a storm kicked up, he took the lighthouse keeper a loaf of bread, bottle of milk and a paper whenever the sea allowed for years after.... then they replaced the keeper with a lap top... bad times ! 
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09 May 2012, 19:05
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I've camped at the Brickyard, but only by car... I've seen the bay go from calm to caos too many times to risk an overnight mooring...
The skerries should be safe enough tho, infact I had a run in with some ars****ole in a big green boat (ex fishing trawler or similar) at the skerries in the past who proclaimed that no one should even step foot on the island... I spoke to Trinity House and they explained you can go on most of the year , with exception to a couple of months due to the Turns nesting... They were very helpful and friendly, It might be worth a quick call to ask the question.....
On a side note my dad once slept the night in the lighthouse with the keeper after a storm kicked up, he took the lighthouse keeper a loaf of bread, bottle of milk and a paper whenever the sea allowed for years after.... then they replaced the keeper with a lap top... bad times ! |
Well that's answered a question about mooring up at the brick works thanks. Never been to the Skerries so that will be on my to do list.Great story about your dad staying in the lighthouse btw. 
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09 May 2012, 22:19
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i wish my dad was that interesting!
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09 May 2012, 22:22
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the skerries is a great place, ive lost count of the times ive been - and the times ive had to turn back! if anyone can make it there on a summer evening then do so - its amazing to watch the sun going down whilst surrounded by seals and to have thousands of birds flying overhead.
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10 May 2012, 12:41
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Well that's answered a question about mooring up at the brick works thanks. Never been to the Skerries so that will be on my to do list.Great story about your dad staying in the lighthouse btw. |
I'm there most weekends if you fancy a run out Kerny, it is awesome !
You down this weekend 'Festinghouse' ? I'll be out both days more than likely 
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10 May 2012, 12:48
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I would be up for it if allowed, Pikey Dave hadd and myself did a round Anglesey camping fishing weekend last year and had a great time I'm sure that they would be up for it as well. Here's the link from last year. http://www.rib.net/forum/f16/round-a...ics-43160.html |
. Yep count me in if it comes off I can test my new tent out 
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10 May 2012, 13:42
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I'm there most weekends if you fancy a run out Kerny, it is awesome !
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That sounds good. June would be good for me I will try and sort out some dates with hadd and PD
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10 May 2012, 13:44
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I've been past skerries, but never been in to them. Wouldn't mind hooking up some time for a guided landing. Will pm when next taking a run round.
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10 May 2012, 13:46
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Skerries lighthouse is a Trinity House owned 'house'. Here is the link to all the facts about it:
Skerries Lighthouse
Further, I have emailed the events organiser at Trinity House, asking a general question about mooring up there and camping.
I'll let you know the outcome.
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10 May 2012, 13:47
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I've been past skerries, but never been in to them. Wouldn't mind hooking up some time for a guided landing. Will pm when next taking a run round.
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Would that be next April then HP  
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10 May 2012, 14:36
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Skerries lighthouse is a Trinity House owned 'house'. Here is the link to all the facts about it:
Skerries Lighthouse
Further, I have emailed the events organiser at Trinity House, asking a general question about mooring up there and camping.
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I've had three people reply from Trinity House, and now have been put in touch with the PR manager - she is away until next week. To be continued...
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10 May 2012, 15:58
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Nice work Silverfox !
HP - There is a little harbour in the skerries that is seriously the best spot on anglesey... PM me next time your in the area and I'll show you around...
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10 May 2012, 18:35
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Nice work Silverfox !
HP - There is a little harbour in the skerries that is seriously the best spot on anglesey... PM me next time your in the area and I'll show you around...
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I'd love to have a look around, but I am based on the Straits so don't venture up very often, unless in company.
Thanks for the offer though. Cheers. Will
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10 May 2012, 18:41
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I would be up for a trip to the skerries, have been around it a few times when my boat was moored in Holyhead but never managed to actually 'land' would also be up for camping if the weather is ok
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10 May 2012, 18:45
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sounds like a trip from Caernarfon is on the cards then 
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sounds like a trip from Caernarfon is on the cards then |
 It certainly does.
I'm based opposite Port Dinorwic and I'm next down between the 1 - 10 June, any good?
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10 May 2012, 19:14
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It certainly does.
I'm based opposite Port Dinorwic and I'm next down between the 1 - 10 June, any good? |
Sounds like a good plan to me, i'll air my tent out
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10 May 2012, 19:54
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It certainly does.
I'm based opposite Port Dinorwic and I'm next down between the 1 - 10 June, any good? |
and why not
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