Big Friday 29/10/2010

Like the classic 1978 surfing film Big Wednesday the surf has been building all week and today seemed to be the pinnacle of the week's increasing wind and swell.

Venturing out in the Juice there were some very large and powerful waves coming through which made for an interesting paddle out.

Once out past the break it also made for some interesting take offs and some pretty fast rides.

The only bad point was after enjoying a long ride I then had to endure another paddle back out through  the white stuff.

Still it was worth the effort though sometimes it was like being in a washing machine on the fast cycle, good rolling practice though.

Thanks again to the wife Tracy who got some great shots today considering I was so far out. A great surf, and all that salt has worked up a bit of a thirst, a few cold Guiness could be on the cards!

Surf's Up Day 3 28/10/2010

No change from yesterday except for the wind changing direction and going offshore creating steeper but more powerfil waves.

The waves took a bit of catching but once on them I managed to get some pretty decent long rides.

With the steepness of the waves it was even easier to loop the kayak than on the previous 2 days. Thanks again to my better half for braving the elements and once again taking the photos.

Surf's Up 27/10/2010

With the wind much the same as yesterday but the surf slightly bigger it was going to be another surfing session.

Today I was joined by Martyn in his Microbat, Adrian showing us how it's done on his fishing SOT and Elliot in a kayak they had acquired from somewhere.

The waves were larger than yesterday but the Juice performed really well spinning easily in the surf.

Swapping boats with Elliot  who was coping really well especially as he has only recently started kayking, I found the acquired boat very easy to loop, great fun.

Another great day's surfing with thanks going out to the wife and Reverand Don for braving the elements and taking the photos.

Seals And Surf 26/10/2010

With the forecast predicting SW winds force 5 to 7 occasionally gale 8 it seemed an ideal day to pay our annual visit to the Seal Hospital situated at the entrance to Milford Haven Docks.

Today there were 3 pups in residence at the converted oil storage tank and also 1 very young pup which needs almost constant care so is staying at Terry the hospital's owner's house. 

The hospital relies totally on contributions, hence Bobby and Harry always seem to come away with a cuddly seal or dolphin. The hospital is well worth a visit especially at this time of year and with todays and the rest of the week's weather there will be a few more patients. 

Returning to Pencarnan the tide was out at Porthsele making it ideal for a play in the Dagger Juice.

Porthsele was sheltered from a lot of the Southerly gale and there were some reasonable sized waves coming in so at least I managed to get on the water today.