Circumnavigation of Ireland - Long Haul to Howth. New Posn: 53:23.37N, 06:03.98W

Long Haul to Howth. New Posn: 53:23.37N, 06:03.98W

Circumnavigation of Ireland

Roy Ratazzi

Thu 4 Aug 2022 20:50

Another very early start from Ardglass to catch the most of the tide, which was beneficial as I was flying for the first few hours of the passage to Howth. Having passed the entrance to Carlingford Lough and Dundalk, I used my fading athleticism on deck to hoist the Southern Irish courtesy flag on the starboard flag halyard to state that I was now sailing in Eire waters. Later on I noticed an Irish Navy mine sweeper inspecting my boat from a distance, having slowed down to have a good look. What was I smuggling, a bottle of Picpoul de Pinet?

I covered about 64 nms today, with limited sights to see as I sailed directly from point to point, seeing little land in between.

Photo here shows an early morning view of the Mourne mountains.

And a closer up view an hour later

This extraordinary sight is an island off Howth called Ireland’s eye.

Is the V on the right the eye?

A windy and unpleasant approach to Howth harbour

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Blog Entries

2022

Aug 2022

Fri 19 Aug 11:51
- End of Circumnavigation and Return to Poole: Posn: 50:41.52N, 01:56.89W
Thu 18 Aug 21:54
- Dartmouth to Swanage - Posn: 50:36.68N, 01:57.03W
Wed 17 Aug 15:08
- River Yealm to Dartmouth. New Posn: 50:21.13N, 03.34.57W
Tue 16 Aug 17:08
- Current Posn: 50:18.63N, 04:03.92W. Mouth of River Yealm near Newton Ferrers
Fri 12 Aug 17:08
- Newlyn to St Mawes Today. Posn: 50:09.37N, 05:00.17W
- Newlyn Yesterday - Not yet on Map . Posn: 50:06.15W, 05:32.77W
Thu 11 Aug 17:19
- A fun day (+) in the Scillies and off back to Newlyn today. Posn: 50:06.15W, 05:32.77W
Tue 9 Aug 18:13
- Position: 49;57.33N, 06:20.61W Between Tresco and Bryher
- Returning to England via the Scillies. Current Posn: 49:47.33N, 6:20,61W.
Sat 6 Aug 16:26
- Final Irish Leg to complete Circumnavigation. Posn: 52:10.24N, 06:35.26W
Fri 5 Aug 17:24
- Howth to Arklow via Wicklow. Posn: 52:47.76N, 06:08.80W
Thu 4 Aug 20:50
- Long Haul to Howth. New Posn: 53:23.37N, 06:03.98W
Wed 3 Aug 20:25
- Moved on at last to Ardglass. Posn: 54:15.71N, 05:36.37W

Jul 2022

Sun 31 Jul 09:01
- An interesting day’s navigation. Now in Bangor . Posn: 54:39.87N, 05:40.26W
Thu 28 Jul 16:06
- Sheephaven to Portrush. Posn: 55:12.21N, 06:39.52W
Wed 27 Jul 19:48
- A Dreary, Cool Day with Easterly winds. Posn: 55:11.36N, 07:50.46W. Sheephaven.
Tue 26 Jul 18:14
- Better Weather and a Good Passage to Aran Island Today. Posn: 54:59.61N, 08:29.53W
Sat 23 Jul 22:26
- Broad Haven to Killybegs. Posn: 54:38.09N, 08:26.49W
Fri 22 Jul 20:39
Wed 20 Jul 21:29
- Long Passage from Fenit today. Now at 53:06.91N, 09:40.06W
Tue 19 Jul 15:44
- A Much Needed Pause for 10 Days
Mon 11 Jul 12:03
- Cahersiveen Marina, Valentia to Dingle to Today. New Posn: 52:08.25N, 10:16.64W
Sun 10 Jul 16:07
- Last Sail with Willi V-S from Dingle to Fenit. Posn 52:16.27N, 09:51.81W
Sat 9 Jul 17:56
- Cahersiveen Marina, Valentia to Dingle Today. New Posn:52:08.25N,10:16.64W
Fri 8 Jul 11:51
- A short motor sail to the north of Valentia Island. Posn: 51:56.88N, 10:13.98W
Thu 7 Jul 22:03
- A Great Sail to Valentia. Posn: 51:53.31N, 10:22.45W
Wed 6 Jul 16:19
- Now moored alongside at Lawrence Cove, Bere Island. Posn 51:38.05N, 09:49.53W
Tue 5 Jul 16:48
- More Photos during trip,from Baltimore to Crookhaven
- Baltimore to Crookhaven. New Posn 51:28.26N, 09:43.79W
Mon 4 Jul 11:23
- Dirk Bay to Baltimore 4 July. Posn: 51:28.98N, 09:22.52W
Sun 3 Jul 20:15
- Kinsale to Glandore (not quite)! Posn: 51:32.42N, 08:56.53W
Sat 2 Jul 17:09
- Crosshaven(Cork) to Kinsale. Position: 51:42.14N, 08:31.07W

Jun 2022

Wed 29 Jun 21:18
- New Position in Crosshaven (Cork). Position: 51:48.29N, 08:18.05W
Thu 23 Jun 17:01
- Another Halt to Progress - Weather
Wed 22 Jun 21:17
- Position 52:10.33N, 06:35.28W . Milford Haven to Kilmore Quay, Ireland
Tue 21 Jun 14:39
Wed 15 Jun 22:58
- Newlyn to Padstow - Position 50:32.86N, 04:55.97W
Tue 14 Jun 13:34
- Passage from Helford to Newlyn - Position 50:06.15N, 05:32.77W
Mon 13 Jun 16:00
- To the Helford River. Position:50:05.82N, 04:07.74W
Sun 12 Jun 20:01
Sat 11 Jun 19:34
- 11 June - Weymouth to Brixham 50:23.87N, 03:30.55W
- Start Photo of Gemini in Poole
Fri 10 Jun 13:16
- Day 1 Poole to Weymouth 50:36.39N, 02:27.13W
Wed 1 Jun 10:27
- Current Position 50:41.20N, 01:56.48W

Long Haul to Howth. New Posn: 53:23.37N, 06:03.98W

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