Strumble Head
Strumble Head is situated just above 52 degrees North, 52 01.' 005 04.' to be precise, on the West Wales coast line. The focal point of the head is the lighthouse built on Ynys Meicl which is one of a number of small islands just off the headland. The mainland together with the islands form a peninsular jutting out into the Irish Sea. Consequently the tides can flow fast here and tide races form North and South of the headland on both the ebb and flood tides. The islands can also create strong currents of their own which vary at different states of the tide. This all makes for an interesting place to paddle a sea kayak. The forecast was for light variable winds and a sunny day. High tide Milford Haven was 14.45 so we decided to paddle South to North. The wind forecast is often understated and this would put the wind behind us for most of the trip. A further tidal issue occurs in Fishguard Bay where a large eddy forms on the flood tide and runs for nine hours. This eddy