Big Spring tides meant that there were waves to be surfed on the incoming tide in the Menai Straits. It's the first morning in ages not to be a full blue sky - typical as we had to make a 6am start in the gloom to catch the tide.
Anyway, even though it was a bit of a grey start to the day (even a little drizzle! - first of the month perhaps?), it was great to be out in kayaks. The waters of the straits are tricky to navigate, with eddies, whirlpools and waves all appearing and disappearing as the flow increases.
John and Aled know the waters well, so directed us towards the best chutes and surf waves, which were glassy smooth to surf and constantly changing in height. I only went upside down once as the boils in the water tipped me off balance, but I was glad to see that my arms automatically went into auto piolet and I rolled back up the right way without any drama!
We were off the water by 9am and went for pastries in Menai Bridge before heading home with a van full of wet kit to deal with.
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