Sailing from Glasgow to Cork.

[matkubik]

Hello there!

I'm planning two weeks sailing trip. We are starting from Glasgow and heading to Cork. We have nice 30 footer made of steel. 1,7m draught. I've never sailed in these waters so I'd love any hints and suggestions about what to expect, what to see and where to stay. For sure we have to stop in Belfast and in Dublin.
Thanks in advance,

mat kubik.

 

[cliff]

Nice trip but.... are you planning returning to Glasgow or is this a one way trip?
If returning you will not have much time and will need to plan on overnight passages both ways.
Belfast worth a visit as is Malahide or Howth - naw forget Howth - go for Malahide and catch the train down to Dublin.
Red Diesel - be aware red in leisure craft is only legal in UK waters thanks to the EU Stazi / commissars. As you will be sailing in Non-UK waters. ie waters under the control of the parasites in the EU.
I am sure some of our sailing brethren from the Republic will be along shortly and will advise on the latest situation in Irish (Republican) waters.

 

[Neil]

From Belfast, Ardglass is a convenient jumping off point for Malahide/Howth/ Dun Laoghaire; plan on 12-15 hrs. There's not much I'm between...from Dublin, there's Arklow, but maybe better to go on to Kilmore. Our Diesel is green....of course !

 

[mick]

Whatever you do, I'd avoid Carlingford Marina. It's a tip.

 

[mick]

We spent some time in Dun Laoghaire marina. Convenient for the DART (train) to Dublin but the longest pontoon walk in the world from the visitors' berths to the office(600 metres). We also liked Bangor, Ardglass, and Strangford Lough. Nice to hire a car at some point and explore inland as we did from Dun Laoghaire, although I don't suppose your timescale would allow that.

 

[AngusMcDoon]

Whatever you do, I'd avoid Carlingford Marina. It's a tip.

Has it still got a concrete ship?

 

[mick]

Has it still got a concrete ship?

It had last year.

 

[cid]

Hi I am based in malahide. Ardlass is a good place to consider on your route. It does depend on what type of sailing you like. Troon,Bangor,( train to Belfast), Ardglass, Malahide or Howth ( enter Malahide 3hrs eithe side high tide)(Dart train to Dublin city centre 20 mins,from both),Greystones(Dart also),Arklow(get tides right passing Wicklow head),Kilmore Quay(go to Keoghs, Pub for grub and a drink), Dunmore east(Pontoons now there), Cork,Kinsale. All of these have marinas.
Regards CID

 

[LittleShip]

Hmmm. Portpatrick Howth Greystones (new marina) Kilmore quay ( boy was that good fun last year) and then hope the southerlies aren't to big for a leg to Cork.

Personally i think that's too much in two weeks with a return trip, but hey ho what do I know.


Tom

 

[matkubik]

Hi!
Thanks a lot for some help.
So from the beginning: it's a one-way trip. I'm switching in Cork with the next crew. I will consider Ardlass. It sounds like a good plan. Is Isle of Man worth visiting? I was also considering Milford before sailing to Cork.

 

[AngusMcDoon]

Is Isle of Man worth visiting?

Certainly is. There are only 2 marinas, both locked, at Douglas and Peel. Douglas has a waiting pontoon. There are also lots of free council mooring buoys although none has shelter from all directions. Officially you are meant to pay, but even if you find the HM they don't charge. The buoys are at...

Peel (3 or 4 in the outer harbour)
Port Erin (2)
Port St Mary (3 or 4 again)
Castletown (2)
Laxey (1)
Garwick Bay (2)
Ramsey at the outer end of the old pier (3 or 4)

The buoys don't have pick-ups.

 

[macd]

For several years they didn't, then they did. Who knows this year? But best to be prepared for no pick-ups. Most of the buoys are big steel beggars. Peel Bay is also fine for anchoring, but untenable if any strong winds with north in them.

 

[AngusMcDoon]

For several years they didn't, then they did. Who knows this year? But best to be prepared for no pick-ups. Most of the buoys are big steel beggars. Peel Bay is also fine for anchoring, but untenable if any strong winds with north in them.

I realize I was slightly wrong. They don't have pick-up buoys, but they do have a gert big thick mooring line that was a struggle to get over my cleats. I visited every location apart from Castletown last year, and all the steel ones are replaced. They are now the rubbery kind.

 

[macd]

I visited every location apart from Castletown last year, and all the steel ones are replaced. They are now the rubbery kind.

That's very good news. The worst was when they were the big steel things, no pick-up and just a floppy shackle on top.