Submitted by Alan Fulton on Sat, 30/01/2010 - 13:33

Join us for the 2010 cruise to Ireland. We're going on from the Scillies cruise in late June over to Cork, then day sails westward down the coast as far as Baltimore and Cape Clear.

The plan is to cross to Cork on June 29/30th, and get back to the Solent by July 18th keeping the trip inside 3 weeks including the Scillies.

There are 6 boats coming so far (from 27 to 48 ft LOA), plus one skipper who will charter. Our HPOs are organising a true Irish welcome, with great sailing on a beautiful coastline and the best of food, drink and company.

This is a great chance to tackle the Celtic Sea crossing with the moral support of other boats, and to sail in one of the great cruising grounds. Why not join the cruise with your own boat, or for a shorter trip without the Celtic Sea crossings, have a look at chartering for the week in Ireland. Links to some charter companies: (no information on quality or availability implied – need to check them out yourselves) http://www.sailcorkharbour.com/ http://www.kinsaleyachtcharter.com/ http://www.sovereignsailing.com/bbcharter.htm

For crew, the whole cruise is a chance to add varied miles to your log book (800 miles round trip from the Solent) or you can get to/from Cork at higher altitude (e.g. the upper deck of a ferry or Aer Lingus). Or combine it with a visit to Cork Week (10th to 16th July), more information here: http://www.corkweek.ie/

Click here for the detailed itinerary.

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For more information or to book a place on the cruise, please email Hunter Peace or Alan Fulton or contact the club office.

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