Routing down the East side of the Irish Sea

[duncan99210]

I’ve done Falmouth - Port Dinorwic in a single trip: two nights arriving early on the second morning to catch the tide over the Caernarfon Bar. And an attempt to repeat Menai to Falmouth which failed; too much headwind in the Bristol Channel so we diverted to Milford Haven to wait for a change in the wind.
Do check that the Scillies are open to visiting yachts before you head on there. I can’t recall what the current status is.

 

[vyv_cox]

If you take the eastern side check on the Aberporth firing range. It covers a huge area, although not all active at once, and can cause major detours that put you in stronger tides.

 

[cherod]

Sadly Halo time is of the essence with a Biscay crossing in prospect, otherwise I would do that.

Still hoping to go down the Irish side and wondering if we would get chased out of anchorages if the ports are still closed.

Re. Holyhead marina - my understanding was that it had re-opened?

- W

If time is of the essence then why are you looking for places to stop over , last ( and only ) time i did that trip ( 2 handed ) we came grom portugal to kyle of lochalsh without any stops , after a few days it was easy .

 

[webcraft]

If time is of the essence then why are you looking for places to stop over , last ( and only ) time i did that trip ( 2 handed ) we came grom portugal to kyle of lochalsh without any stops , after a few days it was easy .

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Well, I guess it is not that much of the essence.

But good point well made, if the weather is suitable pressing on is always an option.

I have done Eastbourne to Tenerife with only one stop for shopping and drinking in Spain.

- W


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[cherod]

Which ever way you go i hope you enjoy it ?

 

[webcraft]

Which ever way you go i hope you enjoy it ?

Thankyou

- W