Arthur's Coastal Cruise 2017 - Part 3
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08:46...Approaching the Old Head of Kinsale.
09:09...Still approaching the Old Head of Kinsale.
09:20...The Old Head of Kinsale. Almost there...
09:20
09:30...Looking astern at the Old Head of Kinsale.
09:40...A closer shot of the Old Head of Kinsale.
10:18...Entering Kinsale Harbour.
10:19...Passing Charles Fort.
10:26...Kinsale Harbour.
10:30...Kinsale Yacht Club Marina in centre of photo. There are three marinas in Kinsale. The Kinsale Yacht Club is nearest to the town. The other two marinas are located at The Trident Hotel (on left of photo) and Castlepark.
10:52... Arthur in her berth at Kinsale Yacht Club Marina. And another item ticked on Paul's Bucket List. Kinsale is now the furthest south that "Arthur" has reached.
14:43...we walk to the Kinsale Yacht Club premises to register for our berth. Located in front of the marina the premises boasts a lovely clubhouse which commands a great view of the harbour.
Clubhouse and bar at Kinsale Yacht Club.
View from the balcony at Kinsale Yacht Club.
14:37
14:37
Mary at Entrance to Kinsale Yacht Club Marina.
Kinsale Yacht Club Marina
18:22...Giving "Arthur" a wash-down to remove all the salt!
18:23...Still giving "Arthur" a wash-down to remove all the salt!
18:22
18:22
DAY 19 - Friday, 14th July, 2017
Serena, Mary's BF since their student days at The Hotel School, RTC Galway, lives atop the Old Head of Kinsale. She has invited us over for a BBQ and an overnight.
Serena and Mary, best friends for over 40 years!
'Winston', recuperating from a recent injury, and also enjoying Serena's hospitality!
'Winston'...enjoying the freedom of Serena's house!
DAY 20 - Saturday, 15th July, 2017
Serena visits "Arthur".
First class butchers.
Kinsale Yacht Club Marina as viewed from the town.
DAY 21 - Sunday, 16th July, 2017
We take 'Baby Arthur" on a runaround Kinsale Harbour.
"Arthur" in her new berth...rafted on to "Christine". Kinsale Yacht Club is a busy place!
circa 16:10...we visit Castlepark Marina and find three former IWAI Cruising Club boats in their berths!
'Josh D' and Nashia in their berths at Castlepark Marina.
'Josh D'...owned by John & Miriam Dunne. They left inland waters and re-located to Kinsale a couple of years ago.
"Pantou Pao", owned by Matt & Catherine Ryan, formerly of the IWAI Cruising Club, who also re-located to Kinsale a couple of years ago.
Mary, with Matt and Catherine Ryan on 'Pantou Pao'.
Paul, with Matt and Catherine Ryan on 'Pantou Pao'.
John Breslin ('Nashia') with then fiancée (now wife) Siobhan.
L to r... Catherine, John, Siobhan, Mary, Matt.
John, Paul, Matt.