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Not to worry, looks as though most people have had the same idea, so we'll postpone the trip until theres a weekend with a better
forecast (with at least a chance of some wind or waves).
So, keep an eye on the forecast and we'll make a last minute decision. we'll still go to Pembrokeshire and meet in the same places
etc.
Its probably a better way to do things anyway rather than trying to arrange such trips too far in advance.
Al.
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| posted on 15-11-2002 at 13:52 |
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Hi Al,
I'll definitely be up for it. The next suitable-looking weekend?
I know only too well from the Nomads calendar that we only get wind from the right direction & in sufficient quantities for the
venue chosen about 20% of the time. The calendar is set up to 9 months in advance "so members can plan their trips in advance". Pros
& cons both ways, I guess.
Cheers,
MartinF
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| posted on 18-11-2002 at 14:58 |
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Hows about this w/e?
OK, I know its still a little too early to tell what will happen this coming weekend, but things look much more lively than they did
last weekend, so what do y'all think about meeting up in Pembrokeshire this weekend (22nd-24th)??
Soul Surfers surf report says:
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SOUTH WEST AND WALES (and south western ireland)
A new swell should start to develop today and bring some solid moderate to large waves tomorrow. With south easterly breezes offshore
in many parts north shore could go hollow and heavy for the brave. South coasts will be poor. Later in the week strong south westerly
winds will develop and bring a lot more weather than people want coupled with some very large destructive swells. Deep shelter will be
essential next weekend
OK, it might be too much for most people down in Cornwall, but Pembrokeshire which is more protected could in that case be
perfect...And if the main exposed beaches go absolutely mad there are plenty of sheltered beaches that will hold a decent wave
anyway.
Also, the isobar chart for Fri looks OK...A nice big low centred over us, so we should at least get some wind at some point during the
weekend if the forecasts stay as they are...
Who's up for it??
Al.
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Agreed - it's looking good through Saturday now & poss Sunday. I'm up for it unless something drastic happens.
Martin
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Ill certainly try. My assignments are all in this Friday so providing they all go Ok Ill make the trip. The van is only working in
dry weather at the minute so that will be pretty important too. My wetsuit is still soaking wet in the box from the last trip so ill
have to sort that out.
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| posted on 19-11-2002 at 20:44 |
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I'll be up for it Al, as long as the forcast remains decent.
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| posted on 20-11-2002 at 16:27 |
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Heres the latest surf and wind forecasts for the weekend:
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SOUTH WEST AND WALES (and south western ireland)
The current large north westerly swells will continue until they are blown away by the strengthening southerly wind. The wind will get
even stronger and turn westerly for Friday and Saturday but should turn southerly again and lighten on Sunday. The main new swell will
start to come in overnight on Thursday. Friday's waves will be truly awesome for all coastal areas with the buoys probably showing more
than 10 meteres and 15 seconds. Unfortunately they will be blown out at all the exposed spots so shelter will be essential but some
special storm spots sgould show some amazing waves. Hopefully, when the winds turn southerly again on Sunday the exposed spots will go
offshore and become surfable. Tides are just coming off springs and high around 8am/pm at the weekend.
Looks like the Pemnrokeshire trip could be pretty good this time!
There should be a few people there as well which will be good.
Al.
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| posted on 21-11-2002 at 14:49 |
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Still looking good . Forecasts I've seen today for the w/end are
ranging from SSE thru' SSW and F4-F7. I'll be there!
Any plans for meeting up? Anyone heading out tomorrow (Fri)? Contingencies? - How about Newgale, Sat am?
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| posted on 21-11-2002 at 21:32 |
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Yep, its looking good. 
I'll be driving down tomorrrow evening and should get there around 7pm... I'll meet anyone else driving down tomorrow in the Harbour
Inn, Solva.
I'm not sure how many people will turn up (a couple have pulled out at the last minute again). James and Des should still be coming and
Ken and maybe Joe, and of course Martin and me!....Even if theres just a few of us it should be good.
If possible (condition wise) then we'll sail/surf from Newgale as its pretty good there for both. If its completely mad, as in BIG surf
then Broad Haven will probably be better.
And Dale is always just down the road and can actually be quite good in a SE??... I think everyone knows my mobile number, so we should
all manage to meet up somewhere on Sat.
Those who need to, let me know and I'll ring / text you once we decide where we'll be on the Saturday... We'll be in the Harbour Inn
(Solva) again in the evening.
See you all there. 
Al.
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