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Arthur's Coastal Cruise 2017 - Part 5

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  • Windguru forecast for Brandon Bay. Note that this is quite similar to the forecast for Smerwick (above). I would like to be approaching Kilrush circa 14:00 which will mean departing Dingle close to 06:00. Another early start for Arthur and her crew...<br /> <br /> Winds are particularly low in the early hours of the morning and wind and wave direction also seem okay for the morning. And wave height is fine.<br /> <br /> Now it's time to check on tides with particular reference to Dingle Bay, Blasket Sound, Smerwick and the Shannon Estuary.<br /> <br /> Unfortunately there was a Full Moon on 7th May which means that there will be Spring tides rather than Neap tides...<br /> <br /> High water in Dingle Harbour is predicted for 07:00. And High water at Smerwick will occur circa 07:05.<br /> <br /> Low water at Carrigaholt is timed for approx. 13:30. <br /> <br /> Passage planning is beginning to look good.<br /> <br /> If we depart circa 06:00 then we should be transiting the Blasket Sound close to Slack Water. And we should arrive at Kerry Head close to noon. So, it is probable that we will have wind against tide as we cruise up the Shannon Estuary. But we should be safely tucked up in Kilrush Marina before the wind rises significantly towards the later hours of the day...

    Windguru forecast for Brandon Bay. Note that this is quite similar to the forecast for Smerwick (above). I would like to be approaching Kilrush circa 14:00 which will mean departing Dingle close to 06:00. Another early start for Arthur and her crew...

    Winds are particularly low in the early hours of the morning and wind and wave direction also seem okay for the morning. And wave height is fine.

    Now it's time to check on tides with particular reference to Dingle Bay, Blasket Sound, Smerwick and the Shannon Estuary.

    Unfortunately there was a Full Moon on 7th May which means that there will be Spring tides rather than Neap tides...

    High water in Dingle Harbour is predicted for 07:00. And High water at Smerwick will occur circa 07:05.

    Low water at Carrigaholt is timed for approx. 13:30.

    Passage planning is beginning to look good.

    If we depart circa 06:00 then we should be transiting the Blasket Sound close to Slack Water. And we should arrive at Kerry Head close to noon. So, it is probable that we will have wind against tide as we cruise up the Shannon Estuary. But we should be safely tucked up in Kilrush Marina before the wind rises significantly towards the later hours of the day...

  • 05:47...I always like to take a shot of our current location before we commence a passage.

    05:47...I always like to take a shot of our current location before we commence a passage.

  • 06:06...Mary does the ropes as "Arthur" prepares to depart Dingle.

    06:06...Mary does the ropes as "Arthur" prepares to depart Dingle.

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  • 06:08...Leaving Dingle in our wake... not that we're generating much wake!

    06:08...Leaving Dingle in our wake... not that we're generating much wake!

  • 06:08...Dingle Marina

    06:08...Dingle Marina

  • 06:11...Dingle the town on right; the commercial harbour in centre; Dingle Marina on left.

    06:11...Dingle the town on right; the commercial harbour in centre; Dingle Marina on left.

  • 06:15...The mouth of Dingle Harbour leading onto Dingle Bay. Always love this scene.

    06:15...The mouth of Dingle Harbour leading onto Dingle Bay. Always love this scene.

  • 06:15...

    06:15...

  • 06:28...On Dingle Bay and heading for The Blasket Sound (top-right). Valentia Island at top-left of photo.

    06:28...On Dingle Bay and heading for The Blasket Sound (top-right). Valentia Island at top-left of photo.

  • 06:30...Looking astern. Unfortunately the overcast sky will deprive us of the usual gloriously coloured sunrise.

    06:30...Looking astern. Unfortunately the overcast sky will deprive us of the usual gloriously coloured sunrise.

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  • 06:36...Better colouring than the similar shot a few moments ago. But still missing the luscious red and orange colours that we are so used to at this time of the morning!

    06:36...Better colouring than the similar shot a few moments ago. But still missing the luscious red and orange colours that we are so used to at this time of the morning!

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  • 06:47...Approaching the Blasket Sound.

    06:47...Approaching the Blasket Sound.

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  • 07:18...Another 'looking astern' shot on Dingle Bay as we get ready to transit the Blasket Sound.

    07:18...Another 'looking astern' shot on Dingle Bay as we get ready to transit the Blasket Sound.

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  • 07:38...Transiting the Blasket Sound.

    07:38...Transiting the Blasket Sound.

  • 07:41...the Great Blasket. Always a wonderful sight...as long as you can see it! On our outward passage through here there was thick fog and we couldn't clearly see the island!

    07:41...the Great Blasket. Always a wonderful sight...as long as you can see it! On our outward passage through here there was thick fog and we couldn't clearly see the island!

  • 07:41...The rug says it all. A cool day.

    07:41...The rug says it all. A cool day.

  • 07:47...Looking astern as we exit the Blasket Sound. In the distance, on left, is Valentia Island. And dead centre in distance are The Skellig Islands.

    07:47...Looking astern as we exit the Blasket Sound. In the distance, on left, is Valentia Island. And dead centre in distance are The Skellig Islands.

  • 07:50...Exiting the Blasket Sound. We're making good progress. It's just 95 mins since we departed Dingle.

    07:50...Exiting the Blasket Sound. We're making good progress. It's just 95 mins since we departed Dingle.

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  • 08:36...Mt. Brandon lightly covered in a morning haze. I always experience a sense of sadness on this passage. It means the end of the current coastal cruise is nigh and we won't get down here again until next year! I love boating on the inland waters but there really is something special about coastal cruising.

    08:36...Mt. Brandon lightly covered in a morning haze. I always experience a sense of sadness on this passage. It means the end of the current coastal cruise is nigh and we won't get down here again until next year! I love boating on the inland waters but there really is something special about coastal cruising.

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  • 09:15...looking astern at the Three Sisters.

    09:15...looking astern at the Three Sisters.

  • 09:52...The Magharees at Tralee Bay. A source of fabulous lamb.

    09:52...The Magharees at Tralee Bay. A source of fabulous lamb.

  • SIX video clips follow as we round Kerry Head and make our way up the Shannon Estuary. Some feature commentary.

    SIX video clips follow as we round Kerry Head and make our way up the Shannon Estuary. Some feature commentary.

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  • 11:59...We rounded Kerry Head circa 11:30 and are now cruising up the Shannon Estuary. The ebb tide is still running and we will have approx. 75 mins of wind against tide. Also, wind has increased, exactly as forecast. But we are on the home run now. That window that we referenced on the two Windguru forecasts (Smerwick and Brandon Bay) came to pass exactly as predicted. Each time this happens my confidence in Windguru rises a notch!

    11:59...We rounded Kerry Head circa 11:30 and are now cruising up the Shannon Estuary. The ebb tide is still running and we will have approx. 75 mins of wind against tide. Also, wind has increased, exactly as forecast. But we are on the home run now. That window that we referenced on the two Windguru forecasts (Smerwick and Brandon Bay) came to pass exactly as predicted. Each time this happens my confidence in Windguru rises a notch!

  • SIX more video clips which show the sea state as we make our way up the Shannon Estuary. Again, some with commentary.

    SIX more video clips which show the sea state as we make our way up the Shannon Estuary. Again, some with commentary.

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  • 13:17...Carrigaholt on right in the distance. Nearly there. It's always a long and demanding passage. Constantly on the lookout for lobster pots. And we will be tired when we finally berth. And then there will be the 'sea motion' for a couple of hours.

    13:17...Carrigaholt on right in the distance. Nearly there. It's always a long and demanding passage. Constantly on the lookout for lobster pots. And we will be tired when we finally berth. And then there will be the 'sea motion' for a couple of hours.

  • 13:45... Looking astern.

    13:45... Looking astern.

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  • 14:06...Cappagh village in the background as we approach the navigation channel that leads into Kilrush sea-lock.

    14:06...Cappagh village in the background as we approach the navigation channel that leads into Kilrush sea-lock.

  • 14:08...Cappagh on right...Kilrush on left.

    14:08...Cappagh on right...Kilrush on left.

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