From Dublin, we will set sail for Falmouth on England’s south-west coast in Cornwall. From the Irish Sea across the Celtic Sea around Land’s End,via the Scilly Isles. Weather and tide will ultimately determine our route, but the plan is to do this in manageable stages.
The first one or two days we will stay on the Irish coast, so everyone can get used to the ship quietly. A nice stretch along the beautiful Irish coast and out of Dublin.
We will then cross towards the Scilly Isles, a distance of about 135 to 200 miles. That means one or two nights at sea, where we sail on in a watch system. We sail on a 3-watch system, 3 hours on and 6 hours off. That way, you still get enough rest and are alert when your watch starts. Especially when it is colder (at night), this makes it easy to keep watch.
The Scillys do not have a harbour, but there are several nice anchorages. Depending on the wind, we will pick the best one and the tide will determine when (and if) we can anchor there. If the weather cooperates, we will have a day to recover here and stretch our legs on one of the beautiful islands, which are subtropical in appearance due to their beautiful vegetation, beaches and clear waters. On the final leg, we will round Land’s End and sail from the Ocean into the English Channel. This sailing trip is planned a little more widely, allowing us to call at the fishing port of Newlyn or anchor in the Hellford River if the weather cooperates.
Falmouth is a beautiful and cosy port, where we end the trip in a nice restaurant and, of course, have a beer in a cosy pub in the evening.
The above schedule depends on weather, wind and tide, we will deviate from it if necessary.
Day distances are between 6 and 135 miles this sailing holiday.
Category A/C: Crossing, these are true sea sailing mileers from one port to another. There will also be night sailing in a watch system. In between, there are also shorter day distances and plenty of time for sightseeing.
