Round Anglesey for Macmillan 14/15 May 2016 - Page 5

Dan Gurney · 11 February 2016, 18:02

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Originally Posted by telcowilliam

I'm taking the little'n this year and he is looking forward to it Attachment 110709

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tony t · 25 February 2016, 18:56

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Originally Posted by Festinghouse

after missing out last year due to little'n being due, im doing this one!

You and me both then Festa, looks like I need to book some accommodation and give HP a race round the island

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telcowilliam · 25 February 2016, 21:17

Does Hp ever make it all the way round the island ????

tony t · 25 February 2016, 21:24

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Originally Posted by telcowilliam

Does Hp ever make it all the way round the island ????

Never seen him buy a round

Festinghouse · 25 February 2016, 21:31

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Originally Posted by tony t

You and me both then Festa, looks like I need to book some accommodation and give HP a race round the island

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i reckon you should race rocky

tony t · 25 February 2016, 22:09

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i reckon you should race rocky

Na Rocky is the speed King I,m happy to follow in his wake

Hotel booked unless you have room in your caravan festa in exchange for a go on the hawk ..!

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Festinghouse · 25 February 2016, 22:21

if i can get kel to stay at home then you are welcome to stop in the van!

pow2gran · 16 March 2016, 16:37

I have been working on the Round Anglesey for Macmillan in May and propose the following in relation to the trip. I would be grateful if anyone would check my times and estimates. I have used the Cruising Anglesey publication by the North West Venturers Yacht Club. I propose that we do not call in at Holyhead but head straight to the Brickworks. Those from Holyhead can join us at around 11.30am or earlier if they wish. The intention is to rendezvous at the Brickworks for lunch then head to the Gazelle for a pint before returning to Chris’s for recovery. My idea is to cruise and enjoy the scenery. If you wish to make a faster pace, then feel free to do so - you may want to call off at the Skerries and/or go the long way round Puffin. Anyway, here goes:-

High water Dover on 14 May is 05.35 and 18.03
High Water Belan Pt on 14 May is 05.00 and 17.00

Tides are neaps

The intention is to travel clockwise with the flood tide

Time From/To Heading Distance nm Tide kts Comments

10.00 Ty Calch Bouys 5.0 +0.5 Keep to the channel bouys
10.15 Llanddwyn 313o 13.5 slack
11.15 Penrhyn Mawr 353 o 1.4 slack
11.25 South Stack 32o 1.3 +1.0
11.35 North Stack 36o 7.4 slack Pick up the contingent from Holyhead
12.00 West Mouse 76o 4.5 +1.0
12.20 Middle Mouse 123o 1.8 +0.8
12.30 Porth Wen Stop at the Brickworks for Lunch. This is halfway round and around 35nm
13.15 Porth Wen 97 o 2.2 +0.8
13.25 East Mouse 97 o 1.9 +1.3
13.35 Point Lynas 140 o 2.5 +1.2
13.45 Ynys Dulas 154o 1.8 +1.2
13.55 Ynys Molfre 113o 7.0 +1.7
14.25 Puffin 180o 0.7 +1.1 Passing between Penmon point and Puffin
14.30 Green B1 209o 0.5 +0.8
14.35 Green B2 224o 1.6 +1.3
14.45 Red B8 193o 0.7 +1.3
14.50 Green B5 241o 0.5 +0.6
14.52 Red B12 211o 0.5 +0.6
14.55 Green B7 243o 1.0 +0.6
15.00 Gazelle Stop for a pint. This is 21nm from Porth Wen giving a total of 56nm

It is another 10nm back to Ty Calch through the Straits which can take as little or a long as you like. If you are unfamiliar with the Swellies then follow someone who is more familiar, it is reasonably straightforward.

I plan to recover between 16.00 and 17.00. If the weather is not suitable on the Saturday then plan B is to stay in the Straits with possibly a trip up one side of the island dependent on the wind. Postponing to Sunday may be an option but let’s hope that the weather in mid-May is good.

Nick

pow2gran · 16 March 2016, 16:39

I have found somewhere for the Saturday evening meal and get together. The venue is the upstairs of the Old Market Hall in the centre of Caernarfon, not far from the Black Boy pub. It has its own micro-Brewery and serves the Welsh equivalent of Guinness along with other beers brewed in the building. I have arranged for a Hog Roast which will be served with three choices of pasta/salad. There will also be a simple cake desert on offer. The cost is £10 a head but I do need to get 50 of us to cover the cost. More than 50 is not an issue and any money made will obviously go to Macmillan. I need to know numbers no later than 10 days before the event.

The Saturday should be a great day in Caernarfon as it is the food festival weekend. The town will be alive with many events. I believe that the Old Market Hall will have three Chefs doing demonstrations throughout the day on the ground floor. We have been offered exclusive use of the upper floor from 7.00pm with food being served from 8.00pm.

Given that it is the Food Festival weekend then I have been told accommodation might be difficult and so it would be a good idea to book somewhere. In the town there are a number of hotels including the Premier Inn and Travel Lodge. There is also camping at Coed Helen as well as some more campsites on the outskirts.

It should be a great weekend and anyone who doesn’t fancy the trip round Anglesey can tour the eateries in the town.

In terms of raising money for Macmillan, I am hoping to get a Just Giving page up-and-running through Alex Hutchings (Whisper). More news on that a little later!

Nick

SteveHall · 16 March 2016, 16:42

The Gazelle slip/jetty will be fun with a large quantity of boats alongside - Few sharp points to be careful of!

So no run to Conwy this time?

SteveHall · 16 March 2016, 16:46

Old Market Hall is top!!! Brilliant venue and some brilliant beers - and its that micro you can look through the window and see it all in action!

I will have 4 plus a baby for the food and beers!

HUMBER P4VWL · 16 March 2016, 18:23

http://www.cams.bangor.ac.uk/realtim...nt/menaibr.htm

May 14th HW Menai Bridge 18.21 (GMT +1)

Plenty of water to get through Swellies late afternoon.

Will there be enough water over the bar when leaving in the morning? Low water 11.41am !!

http://www.cams.bangor.ac.uk/realtim...nt/caernar.htm

Sunset circa 22.00.

Your plan re route/times is clearly weather dependant. It could take between 3- 7 hrs to get round from experience. Have to play it by ear.

It's worth going round back of puffin to see deals. Only 10 mins out of the way.

Gazelle is fine for ribs, especially at high tide, beach is very steep shingle, you can just use that too. Couple of runners and plenty of boys to stick a few boats on and ferry ashore.

Look forward to seeing people out and about.

pow2gran · 16 March 2016, 21:00

Thanks for the feedback HP. I believe there will be sufficient water over the bar. It is neaps. Low water Holyhead is 1.6m with Ft Belan -0.2m off Holyhead. If anyone knows any different please let me know.

I appreciate times will be different dependent on weather etc and may need to be adjusted on the day. There are three basic times that would be nice to keep to. Start at 10.00, Lunch at 12.30 and a pint at 15.00

Puffin is a definite if the weather is good having gone all round. If you've been battered though you might have had enough by then!

Are you and the family going to join us in the evening?

Chris Caton · 16 March 2016, 22:53

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Originally Posted by pow2gran

Thanks for the feedback HP. I believe there will be sufficient water over the bar. It is neaps. Low water Holyhead is 1.6m with Ft Belan -0.2m off Holyhead. If anyone knows any different please let me know.

I appreciate times will be different dependent on weather etc and may need to be adjusted on the day. There are three basic times that would be nice to keep to. Start at 10.00, Lunch at 12.30 and a pint at 15.00

Puffin is a definite if the weather is good having gone all round. If you've been battered though you might have had enough by then!

Are you and the family going to join us in the evening?

no probs over the bar on nears as long as the weather is good, but if the weathers bad you'd be giving it a miss anyway

I went over the bar in the Searider one day last season following a good blow the previous day, there was a good swell in the channel but the rollers breaking over the bar were a good 2+ meters, very impressive

but once out of the channel it wasn't too bad

Deekus · 16 March 2016, 23:59

I suggest newbies/inexperienced check the chart for the wreck on the bar at low water as its unmarked and could spell disaster

Or stick with someone who knows the score

Dan Gurney · 17 March 2016, 01:54

Can't wait. Can you sign me and the boiler up for beer and food Nick?

Chris Caton · 17 March 2016, 08:27

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Originally Posted by Deekus

I suggest newbies/inexperienced check the chart for the wreck on the bar at low water as its unmarked and could spell disaster

Or stick with someone who knows the score

what wreck on the bar .............

pow2gran · 17 March 2016, 09:16

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Originally Posted by Dan Gurney

Can't wait. Can you sign me and the boiler up for beer and food Nick?

Dan no problem

pow2gran · 17 March 2016, 09:22

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Originally Posted by Chris Caton

no probs over the bar on nears as long as the weather is good, but if the weathers bad you'd be giving it a miss anyway

I went over the bar in the Searider one day last season following a good blow the previous day, there was a good swell in the channel but the rollers breaking over the bar were a good 2+ meters, very impressive

but once out of the channel it wasn't too bad

Chris thanks for the feedback.

HUMBER P4VWL · 17 March 2016, 09:26

I'll be missing the food I think due to logistics.

I suspect I'll miss the first half of the island too.

Probably set off at 12/1pm and head anti-clockwise round to moelfre. I'll bump in to you lot and turn round, beer in Gazelle at 3-4pm, then through the bridges and on to Pilots' cove for an almost high tide beer and crisps on the beach, before running back through the Strait.