Isles of Scilly Cruise
SailCork Scilly Isles Cruise 2011 May 28 - Jun 3 aboard "Holy Grounder" with skipper Eddie English
or SailCork Cruise in company - sail your boat in our fleet!
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 35 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 2010 it departs from East Ferry on Sat May 29 returning for Fri June 4. With Eddie as skipper you have the perfect guide - he has visited a dozen of the islands 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 3 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 May 26 19:30 at East Ferry Marina)
We will have 6 berths on offer aboard "Holy Grounder" and in 2011 we are also organising a "Cruise in Company" for other boats. Eddie and the SailCork team will provide briefings, safety inspections, pilotage notes, in advance of the cruise as well as radio checks and advice on the passages to and from Scilly. 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 35 years.If you are interested in bringing your boat please contact the office for details.
Book now and come aboard for 2 free workshops: Sat May 22 "Safety at Sea" value €75 and Wed May 26 "Celtic Sea crossing and Scillies Pilotage" value €39
Provisional Programme
Sat 28 May Provisioning of
"Holy Grounder" and safety briefing. Depart for Isles of Scillies
Sun 29 May Afternoon arrival and anchor between islands of Tresco and Bryher - ashore to "Fraggle Rock"
Mon 30 May Plan pilotage and sail to Hughtown in St. Marys - water+ provisions + shopping. Time out ashore and top class dining at the BoatShed.
Tue 31 Jun Visit St. Agnes, sail around the islands and overnight at a secluded sheltered anchorage
Wed 1 Jun Day at St. Martins with a meal ashore at The Round Island Bistro
Thur 2 Jun A run ashore before final planning and departure for Ireland
Fri 3 Jun Finish cruise at East Ferry
As can be seen from the programme this cruise embraces long passages, short island hops(with lots of pilotage exercises), exploring new territory, enjoying rugged scenery and undistrubed wildlife, embracing nautical history and of course.......mouthwatering meals and of course a few cleansing ales!
Eddie English Blog
28 June 2010
Cork Week - Europe’s best fun regatta
The build up has begun............ not long to go now to one of the best Regattas in the world - Cork Week! This bi-annual feast of sailing and fun runs from 12-16 July at the Royal Cork Yacht Club in Crosshaven Co. Cork Ireland. This gathering of the "good, the bad and the ugly" of sailing has a place in everybody's heart - it is simply the best - great racing afloat for 5 days and a festival of fun ashore for over a week. I wouldn't miss it for love nor money. You too can get afloat with SailCork. Follow the link below and find out more about this fantastic regatta..........
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