19m.
A great line BUT NEEDS SPECIAL ATTENTION TO WATER DEPTH!!! S2/S3 depending on tide state.
Although lower tides will make it easier to gear up on the dry bag ledge, this will leave you only with 2-3m of water, which isn't enough, especially for the top section after the ledge which is probably around 18/20m. Be careful!
Instead choose a late afternoon Springy high tide, this will give you the added advantage of a bit of sun on the route to get rid of any sea grease, and more like 5-6m of water. Despite this it will probably still feel gripping!
DO NOT attempt to climb up/out after the final ledge on loose rock above the ledge. Either traverse left to gain the terraces above the other routes, or reverse to the first ledge an jump in, provided you have enough water as above. Take care out there!
Although lower tides will make it easier to gear up on the dry bag ledge, this will leave you only with 2-3m of water, which isn't enough, especially for the top section after the ledge which is probably around 18/20m. Be careful!
Instead choose a late afternoon Springy high tide, this will give you the added advantage of a bit of sun on the route to get rid of any sea grease, and more like 5-6m of water. Despite this it will probably still feel gripping!
DO NOT attempt to climb up/out after the final ledge on loose rock above the ledge. Either traverse left to gain the terraces above the other routes, or reverse to the first ledge an jump in, provided you have enough water as above. Take care out there!
FA. Neil Gresham Oct/2004.
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Grade: 7a+ S0 ***
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