RE:Bigbury-On-Sea, Devon
written by steve , February 18, 2003

Having had the pleasure of sailing at Bigbury during a very windy autumn a few years back, as Iaino said above this place is similar to Rhossey but the waves are alot more powerful. Thus aloowing better wave riding but also higher chance of kit breakage. I destroyed a sail on a relatively small sail. On the plus side if their is no wind then their is good surfing to be had in Bigbury and at the other end of the bay at Banthem. Enjoy!!

RE:Bigbury-On-Sea, Devon
written by Anonymous , March 03, 2003

You must have a very short mast if you get mast high waves there!! Good beach and even better pub on the island but watch out for the tractor driver who is generally ratarsed pissed. i understand the things capsized before!!

RE:Bigbury-On-Sea, Devon
written by IainO , December 15, 2003

Check out Dave Ewers comment reference mast high waves at http://www.reactivewatersports.co.uk/ under the events tab. I think anonymous must have been unlucky with the conditions.

RE:Bigbury-On-Sea, Devon
written by IainO , December 15, 2003

Sorry, forgot to mention that the web site above has still photos from the cafe above Bigbury beach renewed every half hour along with a full analysis of the weather conditions. Saves a wasted trip.