6 days in the beautiful town of Schull. If we had to be weather bound, then this part of West Cork is surely the place to be.
This is the longest we have ever been weather bound on any of our expeditions, previous record was 4 days, and just underlines our view that mile for mile, the Irish coastline is tougher to make progress along than Britain.
The high pressure system that was sat off the West Coast has brought a period of consistently strong westerly and north westerly winds. Given we have about 6 days of significant crossings just ahead of us, all exposed to the full Atlantic swell, it has made the decision to stay off the water a ‘no brainer’.
Frustrating, especially because we have made decent progress so far, but being weather bound is all part of the challenge that these expeditions bring.
It would have been even tougher being stuck in a tent, but thanks to the amazing Jon Hynes and his team at the Fastnet Marine and Outdoor Activity Centre, we have a roof over our heads.
We have tried to chip in and help around the place to ‘earn our keep’, but really we are massively in debt to Jon for looking after us so well. Couldn’t have had better hospitality, conversations and laughs.
He has a great team around him and some exciting plans for the future for this impressive centre. We wish them all the best.
Yesterday we met Kate and Sean from Canada who are sailing their Garcia Exploration 45 around to wherever they please over the next few years. They have already collected some amazing stories and adventure and you can follow them at tryandfindus.nuther.com
Thursday the weather isn’t ideal but we will push along the coast to Crookhaven to get in position to get round Mizen Head first thing Friday and push up to Dursey Island. The next week is going to be a slog fest against the northerly winds but we are well rested and ready to get going again.
Maybe, just maybe, we could be on the Aran Islands by next Wednesday.
Kate and Sean who we met in Schull are on an incredible adventure sailing their Garcia Exploration 45 wherever they please over the next few years.
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We have just left beautiful Arran. Maybe catch up on the Lincolnshire coast. Take care and be safe. Love your large coffees!!!!!!
Hope it’s going well and that you have had the weather we have had in North Wales. Pretty glorious if not a nippy wind at times. Andy – you will be pleased to know that I consumed a cream tea in your honour. Sadly I’d eaten 9/10 of it before taking a photo 🙈. Anyway – thinking of what “fun” challenges I can set you to up our donation…will give it some thought.
Brilliant John. We doing pretty well on homemade curries at the moment and lots of Guinness!