St David's camping

Present : Michelle Harvie, Mark Garrod, Julie Regan, Scott Sadler, Sabina Cosulich, Lorna Marsland, Trish Cranston, Wavy Davy, Al Metalko, Jenny Varley

Guests: Martin Statham, Steve Powell , David Swindelehurst

It is a long drive to Pembroke, even without the predictable dubious "Harvie style" campsite directions but I'm sure all agreed it was a great place to spend the weekend. A great campsite with superlatives over Ramsey Island; close enough to walk to the beach and the crag (even for Dave). Fresh pain au chocolat for breakfast from the campsite shop kept Sabs happy!

Friday was sufficiently windy to drive the hardiest campers into the pub, and Saturday began under a veil of cloud, but then the sun shone???

Many of us enjoyed 2 great relaxed climbing days basking by the sea at Caerfai Bay Porth Ffynnon and Port Clais. Highlights included Dreamboat Annie (E1) (Scott and Julie) Armonian HVS (Scott , Julie, Al ,Jenny) Cracked Wall (VS) (Sabina, Martin Michelle) Caerfai Crack (Julie Scott Martin Mark Michelle) and just about everyone enjoyed the delightful Red Wall (severe). Meanwhile Steve, Lorna and Dave respectively explored most / some of Pembroke by bike on Saturday and some of the coastal path by foot on Sunday.

Although a neighbouring camper on the site thought "this climbing looked like a leisurely pastime" the team packed in ~ 63 routes, 3 cycle rides, and 4 walks. Five mermaids and 6 mermen enjoyed (endured) 16¼ swims (¼ swim = up to Dave's kneecaps)

Major spots of the weekend included the meet leader on rock, Trish leading the way on some great (and not so great) rock routes, Jenny skipping up routes, Wavy Davy wearing shorts, and Wavy submerging his knees in the sea. Thanks to all who came and made this a fun weekend and inspiring me to get back on rock.