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Crossings: Irish Sea - Anglesey / Dublin
The crossing of the Irish Sea by sea kayak is an impressive undertaking by whichever route; however the line between Dublin and Anglesey is seen as the the Blue Riband route, viewed by many as the ultimate of UK-based crossings.
While this route is reasonably straightforward though long, there are still ferry lanes to avoid and significant tidal flows along the coastline at either end to challenge the best of planning at the close of a long day.
But it is the sheer distance (over 55 nm) which is the most dominating factor on this one. This trip demands good planning, good navigation, determination and a fair dose of self reliance.
Image: Brian Fanning + Mick O'Meara (and Team) 2012 Crossing
Irish Sea - Anglesey / Dublin
Individuals
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| Posn. | K1W | Cat | Paddler | Elapsed | Date | Start | Finish | Boat | Note | Links | |
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| 1 | K1M | John Willacy | 11:19:59 | 01-Oct-11 | Soldiers' Point | Howth | Rockpool Taran | ||||
| 2 | K1M | John Willacy | 13:45:00 | 24-Aug-07 | Dun Laoghaire | Porth Dafarch | Nelo Inuk | Photos | Vid | ||
| 3 | K1M | Jim Savege | 17:00:00 | 22-Jul-06 | Holyhead | Dun Laoghaire | Nelo Inuk | ||||
| 4 | K1M | Harry Whelan | ? | 2008 | Holyhead | Dun Laoghaire |
4 paddlers.
Teams
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| Pos. | Cat | Paddler | Elapsed | Date | Start | Finish | Boat | Note | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Team |
Brian Fanning Mick O'Meara |
10:22:00 | 28-Jul-12 | Bray | Porth Dafarch |
Rockpool Taran
Rockpool Taran |
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| 2 | Team |
Nick Cunliffe Justine Curgenven |
11:45:00 | 13-May-09 | Soldiers' Point | Coliemore Hbr. |
Valley Nordkapp LV
SKUK Explorer |
Blog | ||
| 3 | Team |
Barry Shaw Harry Whelan |
14:34:00 | 25-Aug-03 | Porth Dafarch | Dun Laoghaire |
SKUK Explorer
SKUK Explorer |
Link1 | ||
| 4 | Team |
John Chamberlin Tim Oldrini |
16:13:00 | 14-Jun-96 | Soldiers' Point | Dun Laoghaire |
P+H Outlander
P+H Capella |
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| 5 | K2 |
Ray Goodwin/ Terry Storrey |
16:30:00 | ?-?-1996 | Holyhead | Dun Laoghaire | ||||
| 6 | K2 |
Leo Hoare/ Olly Sanders |
~16:00:00 | May-2001 | Holyhead | Dublin | SKUK Triton | |||
| 7 | Team |
David Attenborough Roger Chandler Steve Miles James Stevenson |
~19:00:00 | 13-Mar-14 | Rhoscolyn | Dun Laoghaire |
P+H Quest
SKUK Explorer Rockpool Taran 16 P+H Cetus |
Blog | ||
| 8 | Team |
Dave Bland Nick Gough Derek Mayes |
20:15:00 | 29-Jun-69 | Dun Laoghaire | Holyhead |
Streamlyte KW7
Streamlyte KW7 Klepper SL5 |
Article | ||
| 9 | K2 |
Alan Creedon/ Mike Alexander |
~22:00:00 | 15-May-16 | Porth Dafarch | Dun Laoghaire | Perception Horizon | UV | Blog | |
| 10 | Team |
George Arnison Rob Cunliffe |
5/6-Aug-02 | Porth Dafarch | Dun Laoghaire |
Valley Nordkapp HM
P+H Sirius |
Link1 |
23 paddlers in 10 teams.
uv = Unverified (no GPS)
Irish Sea - Anglesey / Dublin