Arthur's Coastal Cruise 2011 - Part 2
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Thursday, 28th July, 2011. Kilrush Market. Every Thursday a market takes place in the town square. We bought fresh plaice, smoked salmon, fresh peas, Killshanny cheese, and pear chutney! And no, we did not mix them all together and have dinner!
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We have a wine cellar onboard...as well as a herb garden. Yes, a herb garden with parsley, chives and basil. Could we accommodate a chicken run?
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Kilrush Marina
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John Hehir, Manager, Kilrush Marina.
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Pantou Pao in her berth at Kilrush Marina.
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"Arthur" in her berth at Kilrush Marina.
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'Celtic Mist' in her berth at Kilrush Marina.
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'Celtic Mist' ...viewed from the starboard side.
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Not often that Arthur's Captain manages to shoot a photo of Arthur from the water!
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Matt Ryan, Pantou Pao.
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'Fluffy' of Pantou Pao.
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Salomon anchored off the public harbour at Kilrush.
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Salomon at Kilrush.
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Salomon ... stern view.
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Friday, 29th July, 2011...circa 13.00 hrs just prior to departure for Fenit. Forecast is good.... low winds and swell/wave height of approx. 1.7m.
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We depart Kilrush and begin the descent down the estuary. It will take approx 2hrs to get to Kerry Head. As usual, the early part of the journey is very pleasant. And of course as we progress the swell/wave height increases the nearer we get to the mouth of the estuary.
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'Sorrento' on the estuary...at first we were not sure of her intentions. She seemed to make several crossings across the width of the estuary and then we were pleased to see her drop anchor. Note the relatively miniscule size of the pilot boat!
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"Arthur" heading down the estuary...
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'Sorrento' at anchor on the Shannon Estuary. Note the size of the pilot boat! This size vessel can seem very intimidating when you see it in full flight, in particular when it is headed your way!
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'Pantou Pao' in pursuit...she left Kilrush approx. 30 mins after we did but was not slow to catch up with us! Nice to have the company.
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Loop Head ... with lighthouse clearly visible.
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Pantou Pao on the Shannoin Estuary against the Clare shoreline...
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Circa 17.00 hrs... Pantou Pao and "Arthur" in Tralee Bay
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Looking back at Kerry Head....As we descended the estuary we could clearly see Kerry Head ....for ages and ages before we eventually came abreast of it and then finally went around it! We joked amongst ourselves at regular intervals....'Kerry Head...and it's still there'!
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Mary taking a turn at the helm. On gentle days it is nice to take a turn at the helm...but in heavy seas it can be tough going...particularly if you are heading into the waves/swell. Then it gets demanding and is taxing work. In such circumstances you will sleep soundly that night!
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The Magharees in the foreground against a backdrop of Brandon Head.
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Little Samphire in Tralee Bay.
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Pantou Pao in Tralee Bay.
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Pantou Pao in Tralee Bay.....weather permitting, we always like to stop for a photo-shoot. The scenery is gorgeous and makes for a lovely backdrop when taking photos of a boat.
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Pantou Pao in Tralee Bay. Weather was so calm that it was possible to stop for a while for the photo-shoot.
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Pantou Pao in Tralee Bay.
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Great Samphire with lighthouse.
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Great Samphire with lighthouse. Note that the cranes featured are actually onboard the large cargo vessel that was berthed in Fenit at the time.
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Passing Great Samphire with Fenit village in the background.
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Great Samphire.
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Tralee Bay with Pantou Pao making her way towards Fenit Harbour
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Pantou Pao in Fenit Harbour & Marina
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Fenit Marina...
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Fenit Marina
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"Arthur" in Fenit Marina. It is nice to be back. And we received a warm welcome from Christy and John.
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I wonder would I be allowed erect one of these in my home marina?
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It is actually used to accommodate the Fenit RNLI inshore lifeboat...
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RNLB Robert Hywel Jones Williams
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Mermaid Week 2011...the 42nd National Mermaid Championship took place in Fenit
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Mermaids ready for competition on Tralee Bay
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Mermaids sailing on Tralee Bay
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Greta Samphre as viewed from the harbour wall in Fenit
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Tralee Bay as viewed from the harbour wall in Fenit.
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