We are leaving Instow about 1.45. Weather W or SW force 5 to 6 Oh well, could be a bit lumpy. We are only going to Lundy today.
It is an improving picture for a day or two, so fingers crossed we get to Ireland by Monday Evening.
Carol and I have loaded up the boat with so much stuff, 'Sea Sense' must be lower in the water.
My crew for the first two weeks, is Brian and Ian Saunders, a friend of Brian, they play golf together at Saunton.
I am getting excited, as well as apprehensive. it is hard to imagine the coast of West Ireland, even though I have studied charts and books for hours. Lets get on with it now.
What a send off we had with the Tamar Lifeboat escorting us all the way out to the Bar Buoy.
The Lifeboat riding the big rollers that were coming over the Bar.
It was quite a rough crossing with a South Westerly Wind Force 5, as we got to Lundy it calmed down and was lovely in Lundy Roads. We had sun all the way.
5th May
After a cooked breakfast that Carol made, we were on our way at 8.10.am. We motored to the end of Lundy Island and then with all the sails up sailed all the way to Dale - Milford Haven. Great sailing in a moderate sea. a bit roly, and I did feel a bit under the weather, as I hadn't taken any sea sick pills, not expecting it.
We tied up on the Dale pontoon, for the night. Very Early Night.
6th May
We have heard the weather forcast, and decided that today is the day to cross to Ireland. We have already changed the schedule, as we decided that as it is going to blow up, we would be better in a Marina. So we set off at 5 am for Kilmore Quay. Quite a tricky entrance, and we had to make sure the weather was good enought to get in.
What a Wonderful Day we had. Calm Seas, sunshine, Dolphins and a wealth of bird.
We motor sailed, as we no more than 2knots of wind all day.
Arrived at Kilmore Quay 3.30 in the afternoon. Perfect trip.
There are two hugh lifeboats moored up at the Marina, and we managed to get some of the crew names, and are hoping for quite a few more, if we are here for a day or two.
Brian and Ian just gone ashore I think they will be finding out how the guiness tastes.
What a send off we had with the Tamar Lifeboat escorting us all the way out to the Bar Buoy.
The Lifeboat riding the big rollers that were coming over the Bar.
It was quite a rough crossing with a South Westerly Wind Force 5, as we got to Lundy it calmed down and was lovely in Lundy Roads. We had sun all the way.
5th May
After a cooked breakfast that Carol made, we were on our way at 8.10.am. We motored to the end of Lundy Island and then with all the sails up sailed all the way to Dale - Milford Haven. Great sailing in a moderate sea. a bit roly, and I did feel a bit under the weather, as I hadn't taken any sea sick pills, not expecting it.
We tied up on the Dale pontoon, for the night. Very Early Night.
6th May
We have heard the weather forcast, and decided that today is the day to cross to Ireland. We have already changed the schedule, as we decided that as it is going to blow up, we would be better in a Marina. So we set off at 5 am for Kilmore Quay. Quite a tricky entrance, and we had to make sure the weather was good enought to get in.
What a Wonderful Day we had. Calm Seas, sunshine, Dolphins and a wealth of bird.
We motor sailed, as we no more than 2knots of wind all day.
Arrived at Kilmore Quay 3.30 in the afternoon. Perfect trip.
There are two hugh lifeboats moored up at the Marina, and we managed to get some of the crew names, and are hoping for quite a few more, if we are here for a day or two.
Brian and Ian just gone ashore I think they will be finding out how the guiness tastes.
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