Photos by Sion ScottHere in the Isle of Man we have some great tidal races. But they are not as well known as Penrhyn Mawr in North Wales. I picked up my new 3 piece Rockpool Alaw Bach at the weekend and headed straight down there. I've paddled this race a couple of times before, the last time being about 18 months ago. I don't know it well but I regularly paddle races at home. There should be no problem just heading into the flow on my own. There was no problem but it wasn't what I expected. The speed of the flow was phenomenal. I don't think I've experienced such force in any of the tidal races here on the Isle of Man. Unprepared, and perhaps a little too relaxed, in less than 5 minutes I was hanging upside down underwater, staring into a green abyss. It all happened so quickly. My bow turned fractionally sideways onto the flow and in microseconds my new kayak lurched to the side. A high brace landed in a white whirling froth which offered no support. I gathered myself, scarcely able to believe I was submerged and rolled back up. I had to as there was no one near by. I continued playing for another hour, but much more cautiously.
Penrhyn Mawr is different. I don't know it well enough to be blaze about it. One things for sure I'll be going back to rectify the situation.
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2 comments:
You're a star, John! I'm very impressed.
I won't tell you about my own little adventure in Penrhyn Mawr. I'd rather keep up appearances.. Suffice it to say that I stayed in my boat. But it was not a moment of elegance for me.
Hi there, sorry to post this onto your blog but I couldnt find a contact link. I write on behalf of a group of kayak anglers from the north east. We have recently set up a website all about kayak fishing but at the moment we are struggling for readers. I was wondering if you would mind, as a fellow kayaker, giving us a bit of a plug and a link if it all possible ? Our site is :
http://www.whitbyseaanglers.co.uk/kayak-fishing-index.php
Kindest Regards - Glenn
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