Penrhyn Mawr

On the tail end of a long day’s paddling, we followed the low cliffs north around Rhoscolyn Head, exploring various gullies and caves before passing through the White Arch. Obvious from the cliff top above, approaching by sea from the south it is hidden at the back of what appears to be a dead-end gully which opens as the last corner is turned.

Weaving amongst the skerries that follow we soon crossed Trearddur Bay and continued on past Porth Dafarch to rest in a small cove, soaking in the sun, waiting for the flood tide to build before heading out to the race off Penrhyn Mawr.

With no wind to speak of, the first hour or so was quiet but we had some fun in the outer race before the flow began to pick up.

Moving across the eddies and working back up the race to the leading waves...

...around the fangs for a final fling before heading in beneath the setting sun.