As Geoff and I enjoyed the sunshine in Llanfairfechan waiting for the wind to die down so we could get around Great Orme’s Head, we has a chance meeting with Sonja Ezergailis from Coastal Spirit. She and her partner Roger Chandler run bespoke sea kayak expeditions from their base in North Wales. Sonja was so friendly and even offered us her place to camp down in.
We were getting up at ‘sparrows’ to catch the tide this morning and get round Orme’s Head so decided to bivvy down where we were. But hope to catch up with her and Roger perhaps on one of their courses some time.
Anyway, my obsession for checking the inshore weather on the Met Office website paid off last night when I noticed at 11pm that the strong wind warning had been dropped. We were up at 4am and paddling towards Great Orme’s Head by 4.50am.
Whilst there was still a fairly stiff headwind the sea state was slight and we made reasonable progress and 2.5 hours later we were enjoying the sounds of the razor bills up on the cliffs.
We’ve just pulled into Llandudno for a decent coffee and breakfast – yummy. Aiming for Towyn or Prestatyn today depending on those winds.
And just as I write this Barry Shaw has been in touch with Mike to give us some camping tips for the next few days. Sonja had apparently asked Barry for some ideas for us. How helpful is that!! Such friendly people.
Midlifekayak 
You are doing so well. We are following your progress on a daily basis. Getting up at 4am must have reminded you of your consulting days, Andy! Well done both of you and keep up the beard growing competition. B, D and FP xxxxx
Good luck guys. I hope you manage to find somewhere for your tent tonight. It probably isn’t the easiest place to camp.
Barry
Hi guys,
I met you bright and early this morning on Prestatyn promanade. Good Luck to you both!
Elaine
Excellent progress chaps! Although Patrick and I went to Slimbridge yesterday and went out in a canoe…don’t see what all the fuss is about with headwinds etc, it was easy 😉 Good luck for Scotland!! Much love xxx