Boating chit chat thread.

neris wrote: »

Heard Irelands Eye is out of bounds for anyone out of Howth or Malahide. No access is allowed and there was a recent issue on the island that involved the Gardai. Anyone know any thing about that?

I understood all islands along with their ferry services were placed off limits to non residents early in this crisis and boaters were specifically asked not to breach the islands quarantine by travelling to and landing on (inhabited?) islands.

But there's always someone who's "cleverer" than the rest of us sheeple.

I got out with the kids the other evening off Greystones, it's great that they are at the stage where they can launch and be told wait in the harbour until I come around, there is a lot to be said for kids doing Frostbites to get their confidence and boat handling up to speed!
We headed out for a while then rafted up for a chat and a snack, the muppet in the kayak was looking for a tow home so I pointed out that if he had enough energy to annoy his sister then he had more than enough energy to paddle home, he then made rookie mistake number one and told me that we was just going to hang onto the line, the expression on his face when I reminded that there were two end on a line then cast him off was priceless

With the restrictions of movement being extended to countywide on Monday, does this mean we can visit other harbours/marinas in the same county? Would love a spin around to Dun Laoghaire for a night if we get a nice weekend.....

Steve wrote: »

I'd ring the marina first to see if they are accepting visitors.

Oh absolutely, that would go without saying.

And I’d imagine if they are accepting visitors, their facilities would still be closed off, but that would be up to each marina to plan for.

AndyBoBandy wrote: »

With the restrictions of movement being extended to countywide on Monday, does this mean we can visit other harbours/marinas in the same county? Would love a spin around to Dun Laoghaire for a night if we get a nice weekend.....

Summers over your a week late

Don't think he's a howth boat

More info published here:

Phase 2 Personal FAQs

When can I work on / lift in my boat?
Monday 18th of May, boat yards, marinas, and other marine leisure business were opened to facilitate essential maintenance, lifting and security of boats. From Monday 8th of June if your boat is within your county or 20km from home (Ph2+) and Nationwide (Ph3).

When can I go sailing?
In Phase 2+ single handed or mixed household multi-handed supervised and non-supervised activity, as well as day sailing, windsurfing or powerboating once maintaining social distancing of 2m and travel within your county or 20km from home (Ph2+) and Nationwide (Ph3).

In phase 2+ can I go Sailing in my own boat with members of other households if I can maintain Social Distancing?
Yes mixed household crew for multi handers in compliance with social distancing.
​~ So, if you have a boat big enough to sail with social distancing then it is a good chance to see what is possible in a non-competitive environment.
~ You do your own risk assessment and protocols to see what is possible.

I am over 70, when can I go sailing?
Current guidelines state that “those who are cocooning can leave their homes in line with current travel restrictions to exercise or a drive as long as they avoid all contact with other people.” If you can comply with this restriction, then sailing, windsurfing and powerboating are considered as ‘exercise’.

Are marinas accepting visiting boats?
Irish Sailing are seeking confirmation from Marina Operators, in the meantime check before you travel.

What is meant by ‘Home Port’?
“Home port” in this document refers to your launch site or where your boat currently lies. It may be possible to end your trip in a different port if both are within current travel restrictions.
Does the 20km / travel within county distance apply to my boating area?
The travel restrictions apply for travel to your boat or launch site to prevent the spread between counties. Whilst on the open water there is minimal risk of spread of the virus within the county shoreline.

Can I anchor offshore overnight?
Yes

Can I sail to visit another harbour?
Yes as long as it is within your own County or 20km from your home.
​

spaceHopper wrote: »

Decathlon are open beside Ikea

Do they do much nautical stuff? Clothing?

spaceHopper wrote: »

Decathlon are open beside Ikea

Drove in and straight out earlier still big ques

Just aswell the Round Ireland's not starting tomorrow. Looks miserable

AndyBoBandy wrote: »

Something like that is the EuroMillions boat!! (if winning north of €120M)

Maybe not as big though!! I'd settle for a hundred footer.

(less than €100m and its probably only a nice 80-90ft Swan)

The buying part is the cheap part.

I assume that's a typo in the price or the world's most expensive RIB

https://afloat.ie/boats-for-sale/motor-cruisers/863-redbay-1150

AndyBoBandy wrote: »

I saw that on Facebook last week... I think it’s actually genuine..

For 295K Id rather buy this

https://www.berthon.co.uk/yacht-sales-brokerage/yacht-for-sale/grand-soleil-50-merryn/

I knew as soon as the restrictions were lifted, the weather would turn absolutely sh1te!!!

I'm just glad I got the boat launched early into the lifting of restrictions, and got a few days out on her before the weather returned to being Irish!!

amber2 wrote: »

Any one know of somewhere that have Yamaha outboard covers In stock in Cork or surrounding areas please can’t seem to locate one.

What size/year engine is it?
Have you tried eBay?

https://www.ebay.ie/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=yamaha+outboard+cover&_sacat=0

Bloody hell!

What a start to the 2020 season, 8 hour full on race!!

Knackered!

Round Ireland's off. Cancelled this evening

The rescheduled WAVE regatta has fallen to Covid

https://afloat.ie/sail/events/wave-regatta/item/47228-september-s-wave-regatta-at-howth-yacht-club-is-cancelled-over-covid-19?fbclid=IwAR1hDvMdEhk8xHizHzFqbi5zOY-o66ahK0LZg5e7kE0OAGufcMLIrLOrw6o


I wonder how much longer club racing will last at this rate......

Was out on Saturday around Ireland’s Eye and there were about 10 Cruisers out of Howth, about 4-5 Puppeteers and a couple of squibs, and the Howth 17’s were just finishing up (they were by far the largest fleet out).

There were also about 10-12 boats out of Malahide racing....


I think it’s time to just call the racing season, and perhaps finish up whatever round the cans series are on-going..

The Dublin to Cork sounds great, but as Neris says, will it be much fun if you have to cross the finish line and turn back for Dublin??

neris wrote: »

17s were having their championship yesterday & Friday night. The pups and squib were club racing. We were on the isora and was about 20 boats for that. We were in on the beach at greystones on the way back to D.L and the amount of people on the beach in groups wasn't what the govt would like to see

Seapoint on the way home from Dublin Bay racing was a fairly depressing sight as well.

I was in a very remote town in Donegal for a lot of the last two weeks, and was amazed (and delighted) at how diligent everyone was with mask-wearing in the shops, and using of hand sanitiser. The local restaurant was bookings only, and they have a one-way system around the rooms.



It was really busy with camper vans, and some of the more popuar/well-known beaches were absolutely jammers.


Sorry, this is dragging the "boating" thread very off-topic!

Looking through some of the events to be held on the east coast theres still a fair few club regattas and national championships to be held. Could see the DL regatta in early September going ahead. Very few visitors and DL crews heading to their own clubs and limited mixing but things like Greystones and national championships where there will be a good few boats visiting could be put off. Interesting one this weekend thats still going ahead in the Optimist nationals in Cork. 1 kid sailing brings both parents and maybe a sibling or 2.

Major Dad wrote: »

Anybody heard any whispers about the Howth Autumn League? That’s got to be looking doubtful as well at this stage.

Probably doubtful but have not heard anything yet.