[Dohvolle]

Originally Posted by Tabnabs

The Rosslare run has a long deviation to clear Lands End. Cork is a more direct sailing in that regards.

Not half as bumpy either. Lands end can be nasty depending on conditions. Cornwall can shelter you from a lot, but once you pass it you are exposed to everything the Atlantic is throwing at you, in relatively shallow water.

[embraer170]

Originally Posted by Tabnabs

The Rosslare run has a long deviation to clear Lands End. Cork is a more direct sailing in that regards.

I don't think there is a huge difference in distance between Cork and Rosslare.

Cork also has the issue of a rather slow sailing into the port after you pass Roches Point.

[kub]

The Brittany Ferries Armorique is currently making her way across The English Channel from Ouisterham and is due into Rosslare at 16:00 tomorrow to start up these new services.

[Dohvolle]

Originally Posted by embraer170

I don't think there is a huge difference in distance between Cork and Rosslare.

Cork also has the issue of a rather slow sailing into the port after you pass Roches Point.

Normally a half hour or so from the point to the ferryport, depending on conditions. It's about 7nm plus manoeuvring into berth.

[roundymac]

No bad weather problems either unlike Rosslare where a puff of wind makes them run for cover.

[Dohvolle]

Originally Posted by roundymac

No bad weather problems either unlike Rosslare where a puff of wind makes them run for cover.

Its a very rare situation when a ship can't enter Cork Harbour. That said, it can be lumpy enough inside the estuary, but you have shelter from most winds on 3 sides.
Watch out for the Southeasterly though.

[Flipperdipper]

Originally Posted by Dohvolle

Not half as bumpy either. Lands end can be nasty depending on conditions. Cornwall can shelter you from a lot, but once you pass it you are exposed to everything the Atlantic is throwing at you, in relatively shallow water.

Both routes are basically the same until you clear Lands End then it's up to wind direction and sea conditions as to whether or not you have a bumpy crossing. One route is not necessarily rougher or smoother than the other.

[Dohvolle]

Originally Posted by Flipperdipper

Both routes are basically the same until you clear Lands End then it's up to wind direction and sea conditions as to whether or not you have a bumpy crossing. One route is not necessarily rougher or smoother than the other.

It can get you by surprise once you leave the shelter of Lands end. Last time I did it we went from painting on deck to hanging onto our mattress below deck in the space of 5nm. Never so pleased to see the Wexfurt coast.