Sailing through the Rising Waters of Cork City

They spent last night tied up on the quay wall in Cork City - no swell and reasonably sheltered. But the rain kept on coming and as we all know there were terrible floods. So as the flood gates were opened at 2am the crew were treated to 8 knots of river flow, causing Jessy to clank around a bit. Regardless of some sleep deprevation they had to make the most of this marvelous day - cos there is big bad weather coming for the weekend. So they slipped their lines at 7am and headed out Cork. The swell isn't too bad and all are well and fit on board - no sea sickness at all - well done gang. They plan to motor sail all day and into the night, eta 2am in Lawrence Cove Marina. Here are a few piccies of the gang while navigating into Cork - it is hard to tell who some of them are!!

Wet & Windy

Everyone enjoyed a hot shower and peaceful nights sleep in Kinsale last night. So with batteries recharged they are heading out into a messy sea to visit Crosshaven and spend the night tied up nice and cosy at the Royal Cork Yacht Club. They really are making the most of the loveliest marinas and yacht clubs. We are keeping a close eye on the weather, which is not being at all kind this week. They are pounding through a nasty swell off Oysterhaven as I type. Hope to get some piccies on tomorrow.

Keelboat and cruising training

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Pictures are by Niall and Felicity

Off to sea in wild winds

The wind picked up this morning as the gang were loading their food and sleeping bags on board. Hugh was in charge of food so wasn't given much chance to organise himself, just as he got to the pontoon Jessy sailed away - nothing personal Hugh, she was being battered by north westerlies and was taking the pontoon north west with her. Niall shouted across the beating rain for him to take cover indoors while they motored around waiting for the gusts to go. Sure enough 10 minutes later the med moored and Hugh gracefully stepped on board. Even Gail got wet today coiling up the hose - a wet Gail is rare occation!! They are off on a 10 day cruise along our lovely coastine, which will be fantastic skills and character building (not that any of our clients need any character building!!). I'll keep you posted on their progress on this blog - todays destination is Crookhaven or Baltimore if their bellies can handle the swell out there. I will post some piccies tomorrow of the gang over the past week - even a little sunshine creeping in to the shots!