31st
May
Today
was cleaning boat for next crew, washing and showers (hoorah)
The
lifeboat station was very busy today with visitors, so we were able
to visit the Station, and get the crew members.
Paddy
Bear Log is being kept by Carol, with drawings, postcards, and it is
quite amusing.
We
also did homework for trip tomorrow. We must keep moving with a
favourable forecast.
It
did forecast 4/5 tomorrow. We are planning to just go across the
Shannon to a anchorage called Kibuhaha, it is a 21 mile trip, and
will put us closer to Loop Head and for going to the Aran Islands. We
were suppose to do this trip a week ago, when we got stuck at Dingle.
I
also did a plan for the next 2 weeks (All hopefully) We hope to get
up beyond Killybegs.
Ian
and Sandy arrived at 10 in the evening, they have been travelling for
hours on a flight to Knock, and then buses – They arrived vcry
tired, I was proud of them.
One
blip, we all were sleeping on board. We managed OK.
1st
June
Vanessa
and Liz crept out the next morning at 5.45.
We
paid the harbour master, and departed at 11.30am to go to Kibuhaha
It
was 5 knots SW to W wind, and as we left Tralee Bay was quite high
waves.
We
arrived at Kibuhah, and had to anchor up. There was a very small
harbour, but very shallow.
We
had caught up with John on 'Anna Maria' He invited us over for
supper, we used the dinghy. This is the first time it has been
lowered, but I think for the next few weeks, it will be mostly
anchoring, and dinghy. We have been spoit with the Marinas.
We
had a plesant evening. We are leaving at 8.30 in the morning
2nd
June ROUND LOOP HEAD TO ARAN ISLANDS
Today
we leave at 8.30 to round another headland. I feel we are making
progress, and the wind is favourable. Hoorah. We are hoping to be
able to see the Cliffs of Moher, and put in the waypoints to be able
see them on our way to Innishmore.
Well
best laid plans don't work out!
We
were sailing quite nicely the sea was quite big and roly, but not
bad.
We
were making our waypoints very nicely. The weather started to
drizzle, and the visibility was very poor. We were a little way off
of the Cliffs of Moher, and decided that we wouldn't be able to see
the Cliffs of Moher, and changed course toward Innishmore. The
visibility became more and more poor. Until we only had 1 mile
visibility, and then half a mile.
We
turned on the Radar, put on the charts on the computer (We are only
using the computer for coming into harbours etc.) and also the chart
plotter.
Ian
was down below making sure we were on track. We were still sailing
with the motor ticking over, we had been doing over 6 knts.
BANG
The Boom suddenly fell off. A repair that we had done in Kilmore Quay
on the gooseneck, had completely snapped.
Luckily
we had little wind and were able to bring in the sail. Our sail is
attached to the boom, as we we have inmast furling, so at least the
boom didn't go very far. We managed to tie it off safely.
Can
I swear Just as the weather is improving and settling, we now have to
get a repair done.
It
is the Whitsun Bank Holiday – Great.
We
crept into Kilronan Bay, we couldn't see much at all, and followed
the leading line on the chart into the Bay. There is lots of
visitors buoy, but we would rather go alongside the quay wall.
We
called the coastguard explaining that we had a bit of a problem, and
would like to be alongside.
Immediately
we had a large rib full of Coastguards who were on a training from
Doolin Bay.
We
had just come alongside the wall, and they came an had a chat, Carol
got them to sign Paddy Bear's Log.
It
was nearly low tide, but quite deep water, and a long way up the
ladder to land.
We
had dinner, and Carol and Sandy played cards, Ian and I went for a
stroll and then went for a drink at the pub. It is very busy, as its
Bank Holiday
8
ferries a day come here from the mainland, and it can get very busy.
3rd
June
Today
is quite a misty day, but it is much warmer, not wonderful, but
better than it had been.We may have a warm day if the mist burns off.
We
needed to try and get a part for the boom today. Brian at home is on
the case, and we have hopefully found a supplier for the part in
Dublin. We spoke to him, even though it is a Bank Holiday in Ireland,
we are hoping to get the part couriered to the Harbour Master in
Galway.
We
have decided to stay on Innishmore alongside, and will probably get
the ferry to Galway to pick up the part. Nothing can happen until
tomorrow anyway.
Sandy
and Carol went for a walk and tried to track down the RNLI Crew. We
did manage to see the Engineer, and tomorrow will meet the Coxwain.
We
all went to lunch at the local Hotel/Pub. John from 'Anna Marie' came
with us, as he has been helping Ian by bringing an micrometre for the
measurements of the gooseneck. He also has a good Wifi Dongle, and
Ian was able to e mail the man in Dublin with a photo. The wonders of
tecnology when it goes right.
The
girls had found a film was being shown above a local shop, called
ARAN MAN, and we thought it may be interesting. We all went along.
If every you visit this Island, and want a giggle go along. It was a
black and white film – subtitled – probably circa 1940, with a
bit of voice over.
Two
of the crew fell asleep. We all had a laugh.
Today
is the first day I have had bare arms and worn my sandels. Has Summer
arrived.
My
sandels proved to be a bad idea, as we went back to the yacht, and I
started togo down the ladder, and my foot slipped, I went down at
lightning speed, luckily managed to cling on, and only ended up with
a bruised arm. A bit scary.
Sandy
was cook today, and John stayed on board and had dinner with us.
Yummy stirfried beef and noodles. Dessert was chocolate.
We
listened to the weather forecast. The weather in Ireland is light
winds and good weather. The first time we haven't had high winds,
high seas, gales, small craft warnings etc.
And
we are stuck, and not able to move on.What a Bummer!
On
the bright side it is a lovely place to we will be going exploring
tomorrow.
Girls at Bere Island
Lifeboat at Fenit
Newest Crew Sandy on the helm
Having fun on Anna Marie
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