he waters off the coast of Pembrokeshire can be fierce; strong tides, gale-force winds and big swells often converge offshore to create ferocious seas. While this is happening, sailors in Milford Haven can enjoy a tranquil cruise around these glorious waterways – the Welsh equivalent of Falmouth’s Carrick Roads with its plethora of secret tributaries. The best shelter around Milford Haven is found in the marina, where lock gates keep the tide perpetually topped up. You call the harbour master for permission to enter, closing the gate behind you. Now nestled between two huge metal gates, water pours in and slowly you rise up, until the water level in the lock is the same as the marina. The front gates then open and in you
