We managed to escape Blacksod Bay and had a very interesting passage through islands and rocks. Pilotage is very important on this stretch as there are a number of submerged rocks as well as the ones you can see above water.
We beat out of the bay very well and made surprisingly good time to our turn North. The weather was as promised Force 4 - 6, but we managed to sail all the way with for the most part the Fore Sail up only.
The islands though gave us some shelter from the swell which was very noticable once we emerged at the top of the passage before turning East. We travelled 60 miles to Kilcummin Roads we left at 6am and arrived at Kilcummin at 4.30pm we anchored for the night after the realisation that there were no visitor buoys although the Almanac had promised a few! Tomorrow we strike off for Aranmore Island.
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| Paul with Turduvillaun Rock in the background |
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| Jim with the Stags in the background. |
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