Delivery of a boat from South Cooast to West Coast of Scotland - Irish situation if we need to shelter, refuel or water?

[Nick C]

Dear fellow sailors.
We have to move our boat from the south coast to the Argyll toward the end of June, and I am trying to see what the situation is in Ireland if we have to shelter, take on water or refuel.

We have had both doses of Covid Vaccination, and have the form to prove 1. Hopefully the form will be updated before we leave as there is a time lag from vac to updating the online records. And we come from a low risk area (Argyll). Plus will carry lateral flow test kits. PCR within 48 hours is not poss from a 32 ft yacht somewhere in Devon or Pembrokshire or at sea!

Does anyone know what the situation is for yachts.- we expect to be sailing the Irish Sea stretch via Pembrokeshire around 1 July on wards. From what we can tell the Irish will allow UK residents to enter from 1 July with proof of 2 vacs and a neg PCR.

Of course if the wind allows we will sail up the Welsh coast BUT need to factor using the Irish coast route as most protected for West/ SW. We would if poss just anchor off shore and not need shelter, refuel etc and get into N Irish waters as fast as our boat/weather allows us BUT just in case we need to plan our options for Ireland.

Many thanks
Nick

 

[AngusMcDoon]

The only answer seems to be is that it will be no different for boats than for any other travelers, i.e. tests & 2 week quarantine. I've not seen the Irish guvmint suggesting that will change soon. However, the IoM guvmint state that they hope to allow visitors by the end of June, so I'd plan on going via there if you need to stop. I might be wrong. It might all change.

 

[Jamie Dundee]

The only answer seems to be is that it will be no different for boats than for any other travelers, i.e. tests & 2 week quarantine. I've not seen the Irish guvmint suggesting that will change soon. However, the IoM guvmint state that they hope to allow visitors by the end of June, so I'd plan on going via there if you need to stop. I might be wrong. It might all change.

Looks like it’s changing as we speak, meetings going on around the Indian variant and possibly (probably) aping the English situation. No problem with picking up visitors moorings in Port St Mary, Peel etc though as long as you don’t come ashore.

 

[pandos]

In reality our ports will never refuse entry to a yacht to get supplies or shelter.

Also there is an exception for travellers not exiting the port of airport.

I would be really shocked if common sense was not applied and if you turned up and kept to yourself you would not be accosted in anyway.

There is a change in how travellers from GB are treated due to the Delta variant but nonetheless I think the above would hold sway.

Tony.

 

[TSB240]

We are working our way back up from IOS to North Wales after a month away.
It would be far simpler for us to sail to Eire and Kilmore Quay then home to North Wales. A call to the HM's of the potential Eirevharbours you might end up in will help elicit the latest covid requirements.
You will still have to contact the border agency before you intend to visit filling in the appropriate form.

Personally I will enjoy the challenge of a trip up to Padstow on Saturday. We might have to wait a while for a wind to take us up to Dale possibly with a shorter hop to Lundy first.
Jack and Ramsey sounds are less of a challenge going north especially after the experience coming south.
Make the most of your chance to visit the west coast of Wales. Skomer has some superb anchorages. Old Fishguard was a convenient and cheap stop for us.
Timing and wind direction is important if visiting Aberystwyth.
Bypass Pwllheli as it has nothing to attract a cruising sailor and is a long haul in the wrong direction.
You can enjoy either Aberdaron anchorage or Bardsey island mooring or the second best beach bar in the world at Porth Dinllaen.
If your in a real rush you will then go to Holyhead but miss out on the delights of Llanddwyn Island or Rhoscolyn anchorage before exploring the Menai Strait.

You might never find a better cruising ground!
Steve

 

[Mei Mac]

"Bypass Pwllheli as it has nothing to attract a cruising sailor" ?

What exactly does a 'cruising sailor' look for in a marina/coastal town?

 

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What exactly does a 'cruising sailor' look for in a marina/coastal town?

A hot shower and a decent beer.