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2012-06-27 Arthur's 2012 Summer Holiday - A Busman's Version!

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We set out on our annual Coastal Cruise Summer Holiday on Wednesday, 27th June,2012. This year our primary objective was to get to Lawrence Cove Marina in Bantry Bay. It would be new cruising territory for "Arthur" and her crew. The furthest south that we had reached heretofore was Cahersiveen. The problem is that the further south that you get the more time it takes to get back. And it is not just the actual cruising time...it is the time waiting for the good weather that is a pre-requisite for coastal cruising and which is not available every day! So, getting there is one thing...getting back is another story! <br /> <br /> We departed Portumna circa 16.15 hrs heading for Limerick via Killaloe and Ardnacrusha. Upon entering Lough Derg we came across.a small boat in distress...the outboard had given up the ghost. We rafted the boat to our port side and took it over to Terryglass and then resumed our passage to Ardnacrusha.
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We set out on our annual Coastal Cruise Summer Holiday on Wednesday, 27th June,2012. This year our primary objective was to get to Lawrence Cove Marina in Bantry Bay. It would be new cruising territory for "Arthur" and her crew. The furthest south that we had reached heretofore was Cahersiveen. The problem is that the further south that you get the more time it takes to get back. And it is not just the actual cruising time...it is the time waiting for the good weather that is a pre-requisite for coastal cruising and which is not available every day! So, getting there is one thing...getting back is another story!

We departed Portumna circa 16.15 hrs heading for Limerick via Killaloe and Ardnacrusha. Upon entering Lough Derg we came across.a small boat in distress...the outboard had given up the ghost. We rafted the boat to our port side and took it over to Terryglass and then resumed our passage to Ardnacrusha.

  • We set out on our annual Coastal Cruise Summer Holiday on Wednesday, 27th June,2012. This year our primary objective was to get to Lawrence Cove Marina in Bantry Bay. It would be new cruising territory for "Arthur" and her crew. The furthest south that we had reached heretofore was Cahersiveen. The problem is that the further south that you get the more time it takes to get back. And it is not just the actual cruising time...it is the time waiting for the good weather that is a pre-requisite for coastal cruising and which is not available every day! So, getting there is one thing...getting back is another story! <br /> <br /> We departed Portumna circa 16.15 hrs heading for Limerick via Killaloe and Ardnacrusha. Upon entering Lough Derg we came across.a small boat in distress...the outboard had given up the ghost. We rafted the boat to our port side and took it over to Terryglass and then resumed our passage to Ardnacrusha.
  • Approaching Killaloe we encounter our good friend John Ryan ('Rapport') heading north to join the Cruising Club CIC to Athlone.
  • Circa 19.15, as we approach Killaloe Bridge, we note the large number of boats gathered on the new pontoons. We suspect that some are likely participants in Noel Griffin's upcoming CIC to Limerick / Kilrush.
  • Circa 20;30 we arrive at Ardnacrusha where Ger Reid drops us gently down through the two lock chambers in record time.
  • Mary holds "Arthur" in place as we prepare to descend the lower chamber.
  • Circa 20;55, the gate of the lower chamber is lifted and we prepare to enter the Tailrace. Miraculously only one turbine is running!
  • And Pat Lysaght is on hand to lead us into Limerick! We arrive at Custom House Quay by 21.45. A good first day. And more importantly we are in a position to complete the passage to Limerick the following day in what is forecast to be almost perfect weather conditions for cruising purposes.<br /> <br /> An 8 minute video clip of the passage from Portumna to Limerick can be viewed via the following link: [Simply click the 'play' button on the large image to right of screen]<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.paulscannell.net/Video-Clips/2012-06-27-Summer-Coastal/24846929_Gg2dBG#!i=2034351161&k=z9bNZFJ">http://www.paulscannell.net/Video-Clips/2012-06-27-Summer-Coastal/24846929_Gg2dBG#!i=2034351161&k=z9bNZFJ</a>
  • Thursday, 28th June. Circa 10.45hrs, we have exited Sarsfield Lock and are on our way to Kilrush. The Clarion Hotel looms large.
  • Circa 13.30 we pass our favourite lighthouse...Beeves Rock.
  • A large cargo vessel at the Aughinish Alumina terminal.
  • So...is this...<br /> a) a head on a pint as it is being pulled?<br /> b) the topping of a lemon Meringue Pie?<br /> c) or sud in the sea-lock at Kilrush Creek Marina?
  • Inside the sea lock at Kilrush Creek Marina...
  • Another pint being poured!
  • "Arthur" in the lock at Kilrush Creek Marina...
  • And so, after a relatively smooth passage, we arrive at Kilrush Creek Marina circa 16.00hrs. I liked the reflection of this colourful RIB.
  • "Arthur" on a finger at Kilrush Creek Marina.
  • Cruising Club gals! (L to R) Marguerite Maher (Gerda), Fionnuala Smyth (Shee Finnaha), Mary Healy ("Arthur") in Kilrush Creek Marina. Gerda and She Finnaha are with the IWAI CIC to Limerick/Kilrush which was superbly organised by Noel Griffin ably assisted by Dave McCabe.
  • Paul and Fionnuala about to perform a duet!
  • Derry and Mary in 'sedate' mode...or keeping a watchful eye on Paul & Fionnuala!
  • Marguerite and Stephen (Gerda)
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