LittleShip
Well-Known Member
Ha !
Last year I spent a couple o weeks on board lat Sept/ Oct and the weather was settled and fresh ? The Admiral thought it would be a good idea to do the same this year.
So we stocked up the boat (funbox) and filled her up (well nearly) and off we went to Dublin.
We had a fair crossing leaving at 10.30 pm and travelling through the night. It was a little lumpy, and one of the Seafairing whippet Attack Dogs was seasick during the early hours, she is suitably ashamed
We arrived in Dublin about 09.00hrs and stayed at Poolbeg Marina for a couple of nights, not the mostpretty of marinas but, it is probably the most friendly in the bay. Visitors are always made welcome.
We then decided to go around to Howth marina, passing the lighthouse at the enterance to the bay and some of the more expensive houses on route.
When the Lotto comes in big style I'm having one of these.
Arriving at Howth it was very pleasant weather and we were given a berth no problem, that said it was only when I had switched everything off that I noticed a distinct lack of Mobos.
Raggies everywhere !
In all directions..!
I knew that Howth was a great sailing club/marina but I never expected to see so many sailboats and very few Mobos. I would say that there is less than a dozen Mobos in the marina if you discount the official boats. It is a great marina with excellent facilities and wifi which I will visit again. Our plan was to go to the (Newry sp!) canal at the top of Carlingford for a couple of days, but .......
The weather forecast was dreadful and we only had one weather window to get back to PD so it was decided to leave early and get back before the weather trapped us in Ireland, which wouldnt have been that bad. We got back from Howth to PD in 9hrs which if my calculations are correct thats an average of 7.7knts, not bad for an old wood pallet (Major) We have been sat on the boat in the rain and wind since Thursday and decided that we would be better at home, so our two week jaunt has been cut short and judging by this weeks forecast we wont be going back to soon.
I contacted Son Vida whilst over there but he was away and couldnt get to meet us.... third time lucky ?
Tom
Last year I spent a couple o weeks on board lat Sept/ Oct and the weather was settled and fresh ? The Admiral thought it would be a good idea to do the same this year.
So we stocked up the boat (funbox) and filled her up (well nearly) and off we went to Dublin.
We had a fair crossing leaving at 10.30 pm and travelling through the night. It was a little lumpy, and one of the Seafairing whippet Attack Dogs was seasick during the early hours, she is suitably ashamed
We arrived in Dublin about 09.00hrs and stayed at Poolbeg Marina for a couple of nights, not the mostpretty of marinas but, it is probably the most friendly in the bay. Visitors are always made welcome.
We then decided to go around to Howth marina, passing the lighthouse at the enterance to the bay and some of the more expensive houses on route.
When the Lotto comes in big style I'm having one of these.
Arriving at Howth it was very pleasant weather and we were given a berth no problem, that said it was only when I had switched everything off that I noticed a distinct lack of Mobos.
Raggies everywhere !
In all directions..!
I knew that Howth was a great sailing club/marina but I never expected to see so many sailboats and very few Mobos. I would say that there is less than a dozen Mobos in the marina if you discount the official boats. It is a great marina with excellent facilities and wifi which I will visit again. Our plan was to go to the (Newry sp!) canal at the top of Carlingford for a couple of days, but .......
The weather forecast was dreadful and we only had one weather window to get back to PD so it was decided to leave early and get back before the weather trapped us in Ireland, which wouldnt have been that bad. We got back from Howth to PD in 9hrs which if my calculations are correct thats an average of 7.7knts, not bad for an old wood pallet (Major) We have been sat on the boat in the rain and wind since Thursday and decided that we would be better at home, so our two week jaunt has been cut short and judging by this weeks forecast we wont be going back to soon.
I contacted Son Vida whilst over there but he was away and couldnt get to meet us.... third time lucky ?
Tom
Previous years I have had to cancell going due to high winds.
As you know the Irish sea is a challenge at the best of times. We have had a good year but thats retirement for you ! Next year is going to be even better as I'm off to the Caledonian Canal, cant wait. I suppose that the winter months will be used up fitting the Auto Helm and planing for the trip 
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