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19 January 2016, 21:11
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Menai Straits
Hi all, heading down to the Menai Straits for the first time this weekend (Friday to Monday), i've had a read of some of the old posts and info I can find.
Is the best launching still under the bridge? We're staying near Caernarfon. Hoping to head out to Puffin Island, and maybe get a little fishing in. Also just generally taking a look around.
If anyones got any comments or tips they'd be more than welcomed!
Thanks
Tom
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19 January 2016, 21:59
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Originally Posted by tom_20000
Hi all, heading down to the Menai Straits for the first time this weekend (Friday to Monday), i've had a read of some of the old posts and info I can find.
Is the best launching still under the bridge? We're staying near Caernarfon. Hoping to head out to Puffin Island, and maybe get a little fishing in. Also just generally taking a look around.
If anyones got any comments or tips they'd be more than welcomed!
Thanks
Tom
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The best launch (imho) is with Chris at Ty Calch, just outside Caernavon
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19 January 2016, 22:03
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The best launch (imho) is with Chris at Ty Calch, just outside Caernavon
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19 January 2016, 22:08
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Shut till Easter if I recall |
Just like all the campsites! Apparently nobody wants to camp in this weather 
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19 January 2016, 22:11
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Didn't know that 
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19 January 2016, 22:12
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The best launch (imho) is with Chris at Ty Calch, just outside Caernavon
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Thanks, i'll see if i can track a number and see if they're open. Be much closer if so.
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19 January 2016, 22:23
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I have it on good authority he's definitely shut ..!
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19 January 2016, 23:03
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Just like all the campsites! Apparently nobody wants to camp in this weather |
We do
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19 January 2016, 23:03
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Chris is definitely not launching.
The slip at Menai bridge is good at all tides.
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20 January 2016, 09:29
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Hi guys, yes, sorry we close now for the winters. There is simply not enough activity to make it viable, and the tractors suffer terribly with the infrequent use.
If anyone wants to use our slipway during the winter months, that's fine, (there's no charge!)
Just give us a bell on 07917859345 and I'll advise you whereabouts on the beach to launch etc depending on the tide that day.
Regards Chris.
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20 January 2016, 09:32
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If anyone wants to use our slipway during the winter months, that's fine, (there's no charge!)
Just give us a bell on 07917859345 and I'll advise you whereabouts on the beach to launch etc depending on the tide that day.
Regards Chris.
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20 January 2016, 13:10
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He is such a good chap is that there Chris
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21 January 2016, 00:17
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Thanks Chris, i'll give you a bell, i've not tried beach launching with my Car, not sure id get away with it tbh. Anyone else about this weekend? Can anyone recommend any places of interest? Think we're in for a cold one, but we'll wrap up and make the best of it :-D
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21 January 2016, 11:53
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HW Menai--Fri 09.24 Sat 10.10 Sun 10.53
The Range is about 6 metres. You will launch OK at Menai Slipway
Don't be too late recovering as the last 1/3 rd of the slip it is 'Slippey' at the mo
Today's forecast for the Strait for the weekend is SW 16 MPH gusting 30 generally
So don't try Caernarfon Bar
You will be ok to leave your trailer on the trailer park next to the slip. Depending on the actuall wind direction on the day and the atmospheric presssure some water may just flood on to the trailer park so park the car somewhere else just in case!
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21 January 2016, 13:39
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Tough launch at anything other than high tide without the "Leylandini".
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22 January 2016, 12:41
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We've taken a look at caernarfon this morning, quite rough! Going to check out menai bridge, don't fancy navigating the swellies!
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22 January 2016, 18:36
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Swellies is not so bad with plenty of water in it
However, you are correct to be cautious
I have an hour or so spare in the Morning if you want a bit of local knowledge etc
Shame if you don't have some fun coming all the way from Sheffield
I have two nephews there and My Sister is moving there. Tried to persuade Her not to
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22 January 2016, 19:52
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He is such another good chap is that there Kawasaki!
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22 January 2016, 20:03
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I have two nephews there and My Sister is moving there. Tried to persuade Her not to
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They'll be fluent in "Dee Daa" by now 
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22 January 2016, 21:25
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Hey, anybody got any phone no's for tom- 20000?
Case he doesn't look on here tonight?!
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