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19-01-2011, 13:36
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South West Ireland
It looks as though we may be returning to the 'other' side of the pond next year for a while. I have it in my mind that the SW coast of Ireland may be a good place to base ourselves and the boat.
40 footer, monohull, 1,5 metres draft.
Can't find much info on the web re: liveaboards, marinas, weather etc.
Any info gratefully received thanks.
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19-01-2011, 13:41
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Have you tried Noonsite http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...ote=1&p=600239
I did a quick look a they had sections on Dingle, Bantry Bay, Limerick and more in SW Ireland.
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19-01-2011, 13:51
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Have a look here for some infos on harbours:
In Your Footsteps
and also www.irishcruisingclub.com .
I bought myself the pilot book "Southern Ireland Cruising Companion" published by Wiley Nautical.
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19-01-2011, 14:21
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Good long term berths are Crosshaven in Cork Bay, or Kinsale. Kinsale is a great place to spend time, good restaurants and pubs. Further west, facilities get more remote and smaller. Beth and Evans over wintered, I think in Kinsale.
Dave
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19-01-2011, 16:25
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Thanks all, doesn't look like too many marinas so am contacting all I can find!
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19-01-2011, 16:43
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why do irish girls take the pill twice on sundays? too be sure to be sure................
stopped in arklow last year,some really nice places on the east coast as well.
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19-01-2011, 16:48
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Not sailed the SW coast, but the Antrim and Down coasts were magical and I would love to return again
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19-01-2011, 17:03
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Dingle Marina and town is well worth a visit - lots to do, many boating visitors, good fun.
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19-01-2011, 17:08
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me and twinkle toes in arklow ireland sept last year
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19-01-2011, 17:12
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Kinsale is expensive, Arklow fish harbour cheap berths, Glandore visitor buoy moorings free, and the place is gorgeous. Try In Your Footsteps for information.
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21-01-2011, 20:12
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I'll be back there Wed myself and have a class at Cork maritime the week after. I can ask around for some places that might be beneficial for you to look up.
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21-01-2011, 20:16
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Quote:
Originally Posted by weavus4
I'll be back there Wed myself and have a class at Cork maritime the week after. I can ask around for some places that might be beneficial for you to look up.
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That would be fantastic. Let me know if you find anything.
many thanks.
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22-02-2011, 04:23
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Re: South West Ireland
There is a small marina in Cahersiveen - in West Kerry - a beautiful part of the world. Berths may be cheaper by negotiation than Dingle/Kinsale which are pricey options.
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22-02-2011, 09:02
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Re: South West Ireland
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Originally Posted by nigheandonn
Dingle Marina and town is well worth a visit - lots to do, many boating visitors, good fun.
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I've visited Dingle three times on bicycling vacations...is Fungie still alive?
My family came from Clonakilty in Cork, but it looks a bit thin for water in what passes for a harbour there. Kinsale's a proper harbour as I recall.
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