Anglesey

[traveller022]

We may be bringing the Ribeye 550 to Anglesey for a couple of days in Spring and wonder where is recommended to launch, bearing in mind that we only have a 2wd car so need a concrete slipway really? We haven't yet decided where to cruise to but like the idea of Puffin Island and attempting to navigate the Menai Straits but I suppose the weather will have a say in what we do. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks

[Broomy]

Hi, if you search Chris Caton on the forum, he can provide the slipway, and all of your other requirments, based in exactly the right place for you, tractor launching, great guy, with a very helpfull, friendly set-up, as i'm sure others on the forum will echo. Launched our Osprey there, had a fantastic day on the Straits, trailer was looked after, and back in the water behind the tractor upon our return, cant be beaten, search Ty Calch on boat launch for more info and pictures.

[Chris Caton]

Originally Posted by traveller022

We may be bringing the Ribeye 550 to Anglesey for a couple of days in Spring and wonder where is recommended to launch, bearing in mind that we only have a 2wd car so need a concrete slipway really? We haven't yet decided where to cruise to but like the idea of Puffin Island and attempting to navigate the Menai Straits but I suppose the weather will have a say in what we do. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks

Originally Posted by Broomy

Hi, if you search Chris Caton on the forum, he can provide the slipway, and all of your other requirments, based in exactly the right place for you, tractor launching, great guy, with a very helpfull, friendly set-up, as i'm sure others on the forum will echo. Launched our Osprey there, had a fantastic day on the Straits, trailer was looked after, and back in the water behind the tractor upon our return, cant be beaten, search Ty Calch on boat launch for more info and pictures.

Broomy, nearly right, but it's not me it's Chris Seddon that he needs for the slip at Ty Calch, but other than that you're spot on, tractor launch bad recovery, good parking and Chris & Tom will park your trailer as well depending on the weather you've got The Straits to Puffin Island and beyond to explore, or out across Caernafon Bar into Caernarfon Bay

[telcowilliam]

Hey, I'm telling on you!! Chris doesn't do bad recovery's 😱

[Chris Caton]

that's my big fat fingers again, I meant to say AND recovery, not bad recovery, that'll be me in the doghouse again

[steco1958]

Not sure about "dog house" but you may end up wet, next time you get launched . 😄

[Broomy]

Ahhh, stand corrected thanks, glad we all agree its a great launch site anyway!!

[Chris Caton]

yeh, definitely a great launch site

1st launch of our Searider SR4 last July

[HUMBER P4VWL]

Does he know you're meant to go in backwards?! ;-)

[Deekus]

Originally Posted by traveller022

We may be bringing the Ribeye 550 to Anglesey for a couple of days in Spring and wonder where is recommended to launch, bearing in mind that we only have a 2wd car so need a concrete slipway really? We haven't yet decided where to cruise to but like the idea of Puffin Island and attempting to navigate the Menai Straits but I suppose the weather will have a say in what we do. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks

Hi Traveller
Sound information and advice from Mr Caton as usual. I launch my Ribeye 550 at Chris's place all the time like a lot of people. There is plenty of great exploring to be done in this area weather you go east through the straits to puffin and beyond or head west to llandwyn island. I'll be out and about if you want some company

[traveller022]

That sounds great we'll use Chris's place and be in touch when we have arranged a date. Thanks for all replies

[Chris Caton]

Chris Ty Calch's mobile number is 07917859345, I think he's planning on starting his season Easter weekend this year

[Festinghouse]

what are you planning for accommodation? chris seddon does indeed provide a great service, but if you want a decent campsite with its own slipway then penrhyn bay near holyhead is a good option. ok its not as sheltered as the straits but does offer good cruising with plenty of wildlife and some amazing scenery.

[tony t]

Originally Posted by Festinghouse

what are you planning for accommodation? chris seddon does indeed provide a great service, but if you want a decent campsite with its own slipway then penrhyn bay near holyhead is a good option. ok its not as sheltered as the straits but does offer good cruising with plenty of wildlife and some amazing scenery.

Trying to bump your commission up or do they knock some off yea ground rent Festa


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[Festinghouse]

haha hardly! you should come up sometime and enjoy an evening run to the skerries

[Chris Caton]

Originally Posted by Festinghouse

haha hardly! you should come up sometime and enjoy an evening run to the skerries

sounds good to me Festa

anyone wanting camping near Ty Calch I can recommend either

Tyn Rhos Farm Caravan Park - Caernarfon, North Wales

or

Is Helen Farm Accommodation Caernarfon

is Helen has a holiday cottage, a barn conversion or camping / caravaning

[bartiny]

Originally Posted by Festinghouse

what are you planning for accommodation? chris seddon does indeed provide a great service, but if you want a decent campsite with its own slipway then penrhyn bay near holyhead is a good option. ok its not as sheltered as the straits but does offer good cruising with plenty of wildlife and some amazing scenery.

2nd the above, a few shots of the slip.









Just study the rocks a low tide

[traveller022]

the plan is to stay with my friend's brother so it should be a cheapish weekend

[Festinghouse]

Originally Posted by Chris Caton

sounds good to me Festa

you too mr caton would be more than welcome to join us

[Chris Caton]

Originally Posted by Festinghouse

you too mr caton would be more than welcome to join us

let's hope for a nice evening then eh Festa