To Cork, KQ and Arklow

Bonzo really wanted to come to the airport with us but was outwitted by the front door (which was closed). He’ll be fine at home in his kennel, as will our new house-sitter so long as she remembers just to lob Bonzo his food from an upstairs window.

Ryanair to Cork.

Awesome taxi to Crosshaven.

Wind and rain tonight and in the morning;we’ll try to set off 10 ish.

Cheese burger at The Anchor.

Cosy wobbling on the pontoon at Salve while the wind gusts “et il pleut comme une vache qui pisse.”   

But then we are in Ireland again.

Saturday was a write-off (too windy).

Sunday, up at 0600. Left at 0630.

10 hours to Kilmore Quay. Sailed the last 2.

 Kilmore Quay

We like KQ.  Sunny. Good Fish and Chips. Helpful Harbour Master.

Monday.

Up at 0400.(Yes, 4 a.m.)  Left at 0430 (5 minutes late).

It’s all about the tides in the Irish Sea, you see.  They flow at up to 3.5 knots in your favour (if you get up early enough), or against you if you don’t.

Covered the 50-odd miles to Arklow in 5 and a half hours  (9 knots in a 7 knot boat, not bad at all) and managed to get sunburnt.

We like Arklow and the visitors’ pontoon.

 The Irish Sea at 0700