Anglesey Weekend, 17-18th Oct

What to expect

Join us for two days of unforgettable paddling along the Anglesey coastline! Like Pembrokeshire, Anglesey is one of the UK's premier kayaking destinations offering a myriad of experiences, and we’ve been paddling there for decades. Each day will be a self-contained trip, we choose a different location and route to match the weather, tidal conditions, and the skills of the group. At the end of each day you return to your own accommodation, and we meet up the following morning. On day 1, we start with the basic theory of trip planning, looking at weather and tides, before heading out on to the sea to explore the coastline and hone our skills. The second day will be a more progressive trip, exploring and playing in features along the way - Anglesey and Holy Island have miles of beautiful coastline so we always have plenty of options. This trip is ideal for paddlers with some sea kayaking or whitewater experience, but is not suitable for complete beginners. We will provide some coaching at the start of each day, and tips along the way, to help you make the most of the conditions and features we experience. At the upper end, we might paddle in wind of 18mph, swell or surf height around 1m, and currents of 2 knots (i.e. ‘moderate’ water). We will not be paddling in tide races or overfalls. To join the trip you should have the following paddling experience: - At least 2 days sea kayaking or white water kayaking (grade 2) in the past 12 months (in a kayak with a spraydeck) - Wind above Beaufort 3 (so, 13 mph+) - Swell of 0.5 metre - Current faster than 0.5 knot - Completed at least two capsizes and wet exits (you do not need to be able to self-rescue or roll) If you are not sure of your experience, or are borderline, please contact us to discuss. Sea kayak, paddle, BA, helmet, spray deck, cag and a drybag are included. You must provide your own clothing, footwear, snacks, packed lunch and hot drink. You are welcome to use your own sea kayak and equipment, for a reduced rate, provided it is in seaworthy condition. Accommodation is not included but there are plenty of campsites, BnB's and hotels on the island, as well as Anglesey Outdoors. We will let you know the meeting location at least 24 hours before hand, and there will be a WhatsApp group for communication and sharing photos.