Tope Trip Wales

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I'll be travelling on the 9th..... 440miles and 7-1/2hrs

[darnsarf]

Take it the wife is map reading then.

[nifty]

Hi All,

I'm looking forward to meeting up with all you yakkers who are planning to come up to try for some Tope, however I'd like to point out that this mark is very exposed to the weather and can be a very dodgy bit of water on even the most benign of days, with fast tides boiling over the top of the reef and with wind against tide can be uncomfortable.

I don't want anybody thinking that the smooth seas on the day of our success are typical of what it is normally like and I'm sure Phooey will agree with me that the Saturday and Sunday were slightly more lumpy and the conditions, as anywhere, can change in minutes leaving you with a damp paddle home at best and if the waves build up over the reef a pretty scary ride We were approached on the Sunday by the local lifeboat who were keen to impress on us that when the tide started running in earnest we would be wise to leave as with a s/w wind against the tide, a 2m swell was likely within a short time.

For all you lads travelling a long way, I would hate for you to be dissapointed, so am saying this now and be prepared maybe for a fish for something else in the estuary if need be

We were lucky last week with the weather and the surf on the beach but it wasn't typical.

nifty.

[Simon Everett]

If it does blow up there are other marks within an hours drive on the windward shore, so we would be in the lee. If you are strapping the kayak on the roof to go to the river, it is no major factor to drive up to the Llyn - just a bloody bind!

 

What we really need is for you all to say your prayers - but i know you all say anything but!

[Zzippy]

Hi All,

I'm looking forward to meeting up with all you yakkers who are planning to come up to try for some Tope, however I'd like to point out that this mark is very exposed to the weather and can be a very dodgy bit of water on even the most benign of days, with fast tides boiling over the top of the reef and with wind against tide can be uncomfortable.

I don't want anybody thinking that the smooth seas on the day of our success are typical of what it is normally like and I'm sure Phooey will agree with me that the Saturday and Sunday were slightly more lumpy and the conditions, as anywhere, can change in minutes leaving you with a damp paddle home at best and if the waves build up over the reef a pretty scary ride We were approached on the Sunday by the local lifeboat who were keen to impress on us that when the tide started running in earnest we would be wise to leave as with a s/w wind against the tide, a 2m swell was likely within a short time.

For all you lads travelling a long way, I would hate for you to be dissapointed, so am saying this now and be prepared maybe for a fish for something else in the estuary if need be

We were lucky last week with the weather and the surf on the beach but it wasn't typical.

nifty.

 

Hiya Nifty

Thanks for that bit of info

If the weather did blow up.What are we likely to be after in the estuary?.Just so we know what light tackle to bring.

As Simon also said.We could always find a sheltered spot....Then theres the 3rd choice

Zzippy

[phooey]

Hungry, I did London ( Battersea ) to the campsite in a comfortable 5hrs 45mins and I rarely go over 55mph.

 

If you don't mind a steady plod and want the company give me a shout.

 

phoo.

[Hungry Fisherman]

im gonna be having a couple of spuds with me for the camping part of the trip one may try his hand with his beachcasters

 

im gonna go try the minimilist aproach this time out in case of unexspected dunks in this choppy waters i do fish dover right out that can get a little naughty sometimes any way i think ill be leaving london around 4 pm friday to get there

 

erm name of campsite or post code would be great ill get one of them navigators onto it

Edited May 17, 2006 by Hungry Fisherman

[phooey]

im gonna be having a couple of spuds with me for the camping part of the trip one may try his hand with his beachcasters

 

im gonna go try the minimilist aproach this time out in case of unexspected dunks in this choppy waters i do fish dover right out that can get a little naughty sometimes any way i think ill be leaving london around 4 pm friday to get there

 

erm name of campsite or post code would be great ill get one of them navigators onto it

 

 

Ynysymaengwyn Caravan and Camping Park.

 

01654 710 684

[Zzippy]

Ynysymaengwyn Caravan and Camping Park.

 

01654 710 684

 

Cheers Phooey

Just what I needed too.

Do we need to pre-book the campsite or just turn up?

Edited May 17, 2006 by Zzippy

[Hungry Fisherman]

Ynysymaengwyn Caravan and Camping Park.

 

01654 710 684

 

no seriously head butting the keyboard for a name dont count

 

 

btw how do ya copy a quote and post lol