First day faffing sorting out equipment and where to leave the car meant we didn’t get on the water till 10.45.
The wind was against us all day but we’re really pleased how the new boats made progress. 18 miles down we were tempted to push on but that would mean committing to another 15 mile open crossing and a late finish. Perhap just a bit too much for the first day.
So here we are in our bivvys hoping to get some sleep and hoping for a big day tomorrow.
We’ve already experienced the incredible hospitality of the Irish. Within 10 mins of landing this afternoon we were provided with a cuppa and a cake. An hour or so later the Irish equivalent of the WI were offering us more cake and sandwiches. Don’t think we’ll be going hungry this trip!
Our camp tonight…. 
Night night Geoff!
Midlifekayak 
Hi guys. Great to meet you both. About the leaking hatches: if you drill a small joke in bulkhead between hatch and cockpit it will all air through and stops the suck on the hatch cover caused by changing temp on the changes. Best of luck to ye
Thanks for the tip Dermot and the repair kit! Great to meet you and Mick over a glass of wine and hear about your paddling exploits. Cheers!