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Downwind North Pembrokeshire

An 11 Km downwind on the north Pembrokeshire coast of Wales UK from Fishguard to Newport on a WSW wind. Pembrokeshire is a county in the south-west of Wales. It is bordered by Carmarthenshire to the east, Ceredigion to the northeast, and the rest by sea. The county is home to Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. The Park occupies more than a third of the area of the county and includes the Preseli Hills in the north as well as the 310 km Pembrokeshire Coast Path.


  • Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, Wales, SA65 9AN, United Kingdom

    Distance in KM
    12
    Estimated Time to complete
    1 Hr 30 mins
  • Wind Direction
    WSW
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  • Start from the mouth of the river Gwaun, Fishguard Herrings is a good launch spot but depending on the tide will determine the best launch.



    From here paddle out of Fishguard Harbour.



    This is a YouTube video from Ben SkiMan doing this downwind on a surfski, comments from this video - 22-30 knot WSW'ly - perfect conditions for a surfski downwind from Fishguard to Newport along the wild and beautiful North Pembrokeshire coast in West Wales! Starting off easy, because there was enough wind for things to get pretty rough, it was an easy paddle until the wind and tide built up around Dinas Head. Wind waves mainly from behind, swell from port quarter, and reflections from the sheer cliffs - all good fun.Round the corner into Newport Bay gave about a mile of good runners with the headland making a wind shadow. Then out into the bay with F5-7 on my starboard beam, choppy and technical with the much reduced swell helping a bit. With a mile to go, the swell lined up better and the land eased the sidewind enough to power through to the river mouth and then up to finish in front of the boat club.. It was good hard work, plenty of challenge, and great fun! 





    Finish is at Newport



    the entrance the ramp next to Morawelon Waterfront Bar And Restaurant



    Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) stations are the bases for the RNLI's fleet of search and rescue lifeboats that cover the coastal waters around the entire British Isles, as well as major inland waterways. The service was established in 1824 and is operated largely by volunteers. Its headquarters are at Poole, Dorset and it is a registered charity in both the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.

    24-hour search and rescue service operates from 238 lifeboat stations around the UK and Ireland.

    On this downwind the closest station is Fishguard Lifeboat Station at the start.



    Use RYA Safetrx app for those big days -


    Have fun and please stay safe!
    Some Basic Safety Guidelines

    - It is very difficult to spot someone in the water especially in strong wind conditions, so please make sure you can be seen - use bright colour clothing. Wear a brightly coloured PFD Wear a brightly coloured rash vest ( luminous green or orange is best)

    - Use a buddy system - doing a downwind with someone else is always safer than on your own.

    - Have a VHF Radio, mobile/cell phone in a waterproof bag ( test that you can use this in all conditions)

    - Know who to call for help and be sure that your family know who to call. Be sure that someone knows where you are and when you should return. And that they will call for help if this time is exceeded.

    - Other useful tips - Use a leash from the craft to your body. Have a signal flare (hand held are best) or pencil flares. Carry a reflector / mirror. Have a whistle that works when wet. Have your name and landline number on your craft. Leave a card with your name and phone number (mobile/cell and landline) on your vehicle dashboard.



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