Isles of Scilly Cruise

SailCork Scilly Isles Cruise 2012 May 26 - Jun 1 

Sail your boat in our fleet! -  join the  SailCork Cruise in company - Eddie English will share his in depth knowledge of 38 years visiting the Scillies. The SailCork team will: Help with passage and pilotage plans, safety checks, provisioning etc - feel safe on this offshore passage!

Sail with us aboard "Holy Grounder"

 The magical Isles of Scilly lie over 20 miles off the Cornish coast or 120 miles from Cork. The islands are steeped in nautical history and are a place apart. They have been a traditional stopping point for Irish boats on passage to the south coast of England or Brittany for many years. The islands have their own micro climate and a unique rugged look. SailCork's Eddie English has been visiting these islands for  38 years - following in his fathers footsteps - as the Isles of Scilly were a favourite of the late Eamonn English too. The annual pilgrimage by SailCork to these mystical islands is now an institution and for 2012 it begins at East Ferry on Sat May 26 returning for Fri June 1. With Eddie as skipper you have the perfect guide - he has visited a dozen of the islands- knows the safe anchorages and knows all the best shoreside establishments!

It is a trip favoured by many as a "milebuilder" as it is 140 miles each way plus interisland milage there usually giving a grand total of over 300 miles. The journey across the Celtic Sea between Cork and the Isles of Scilly usually takes less than 24 hours -  on the crossing the crew learn about watch systems and living at sea. There will be 4 full days to explore the islands allowing the opportunity to practice navigation and pilotage. The crew will have a planning briefing in advance of the trip (Wed 9 May 19:30 at East Ferry Marina)

Eddie will sail on "Holy Grounder" as the lead boat  -a sort of mother goose service! During the visit to the islands Eddie will provide advice on anchorages, places to visit, the best restaurants and bars etc - sharing his knowledge gained on visiting the islands for the last 38 years. If you are interested in bringing your boat please contact the office for details.

Sat 26 May  12:30 Join "Holy Grounder" at East Ferry Marina. Provisioning and safety briefing. Passage briefing. Finalise pilotage and passage plans. Shakedown sail in Cork Harbour.  

Tue 29 May   Plan pilotage and sail to Hughtown in St. Marys - sailing out into the open Atlantic again past the western  shores to our safe anchorage in St. Mary's for water+ provisions + shopping. Time out ashore to explore historic Hughtown and top class dining at the BoatShed. 

Thur 31 May    A run ashore ( to get some of Toby's famous Cornish Pasties!) before final planning and departure for Ireland on Thursday afternoon/evening. Depart for Ireland - overnight passage.

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