2013-07-11 Arthur's Coastal Cruise 2013 - Part 2
Read MoreDay 7, Sunday, 14th July - "Arthur" departs Cahersiveen bound for Lawrence Cove, Bantry Bay
We spent a few days in Cahersiveen recovering from the hectic nature of the three preceding days. R&R was called for. We re-acquainted ourselves with the town which we had last visited in 2013. And we struck gold in the local wine shop where we discovered 'Dingle Gin'! We enjoy our G&Ts and we were tickled to discover a new gin to try...Dingle Gin. And for whiskey lovers there is a companion Dingle Whiskey. And also a Dingle Vodka! All distilled in Dingle. Well, we can vouch for the gin...it is now our favourite gin. More of this anon... And so, rested and recuperated we decided to continue on our travels. Weather looked good....and we duly set sail circa 10.55 hrs.
Windguru forecast for Bolus Head at 06.00hrs on Sunday 14th July. Although not as good as the very low winds that we enjoyed for our three days of passages from Portumna to Cahersiveen it looked 'doable'! And I was particularly taken by the the direction of both wind and wave. And we would have an ebb tide as we departed Cahersiveen and a rising tide as we entered Bantry Bay. Seemed good all the way....well, that was the theory!
Day 8, Monday, 15th July - It's circa 08.15 and "Arthur" is about to depart Knightstown bound for Lawrence Cove. But this time we are travelling 'in company'.... "Pantou Pao" will accompany us as far as Dursey Head before continuing on to Baltimore. And I like the look of the water...much calmer than yesterday! Go back and view the Windguru forecast as at 06.00 hrs on Sunday!