Jim was hoping to stop at Youghal whereas I was itching to get to East Ferry and home, now that I was so close.
But I’d need a favourable wind and an early start to do it.
The start was dictated byRead more
Jim was hoping to stop at Youghal whereas I was itching to get to East Ferry and home, now that I was so close.
But I’d need a favourable wind and an early start to do it.
The start was dictated byRead more
This morning Peter the skipper of ‘Blade Runner’ was leaving and offered his mooring as it turned out the one I had been trying to get on was too shallow for 'Eureka'.
We had met Peter in DunmoreRead more
We were up on time and ready to go. I left Jim off and the crew of the boat inside me left me off.
Just as I was leaving, the skipper of the boat inside me told me that they had changed their mindsRead more
I woke early and couldn't get back to sleep with the noise of the wind in the rigging so I headed for the showers before the rush.
There was definitely a change in the weather as it also had becomeRead more
It was another lovely morning when I stuck my head of of the hatch.
After breakfast we paid a visit to a chandlery as Jim needed gas. I was surprised at the size of the premises and that it suppliedRead more
It was flat calm leaving Arklow this morning but slowly a breeze began and when we were south of the Arklow Bank we had enough wind to sail.
I followed ‘Second Chance’ down inside the banks andRead more
We had an early start this morning. Jim sprang 'Second Chance' off the marina and I followed soon afterwards at 08.00.
Heading downriver next morning Jim & Angela had a near miss when a ferryRead more
Having spent two nights in Howth it was time to go.
Nice place but the marina fees were a bit high for my taste.
I could feel a little bit of a change in the weather. It was a bit cooler and thereRead more
Due to last night's partying I didn't wake up till 10.00.
Still hot and sunny so didn't take long to dress.
Following breakfast I headed to the laundry and discovered they had a shelf where you couldRead more
Traveler Great trip Pat, well done