The Bitches

The Bitches

The Bitches are a tidal race and set of rocks between Ramsey Island and the west Welsh coastline near St. Davids. It is a popular tourist destination and playspot for extreme sports enthusiasts such as whitewater kayakers and surfers.

Formation

Water between Ramsey Island and the Welsh coastline along is squeezed over a sea bed that changes height dramatically. During the change of tides this causes the water to flow at a rate of up to 7 knots (13km/h). A set of rocks further constricts the water, especially during higher tides, and this causes hydraulics to form in the shape of glassy standing waves and broken waves (also known as stoppers).

Access

Numerous websites (listed below) detail the route to The Bitches, but it is not for the inexperienced or unprepared. Not only are the fast flows and hydraulics a danger, but a large underwater spire known as "Horse rock" causes boils and whirlpools which have sunk boats in the past.

External links

The following links are aimed at kayakers and surfers
* [http://www.the-bitches.co.uk/ The-Bitches.co.uk]
* [http://www.ukriversguidebook.co.uk/bitches.htm UK Riversguide]
* [http://www.canoewales.com/far_west/bitches_frame.htm CanoeWales]
* [http://local.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&cp=51.864527~-5.328047&style=a&lvl=15&tilt=-90&dir=0&alt=-1000&encType=1 Microsoft Local Maps]


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