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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.
This is a long crossing with ferry lanes to avoid and significant tidal flows along the coastline at either end, which challenge the best of planning and fitness at the close of a long day.
However it is the sheer distance (over 53 nm) which is the most dominating factor on this one. This route 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
Solo
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| Posn. | K1W | Cat | Paddler | Elapsed | Date | Start | Finish | Boat | Verified | Link1 | Link2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | K1M | John Willacy | 11:19:59 | 01-Oct-11 | Soldiers' Point | Howth | Rockpool Taran | Yes | |||
| 2 | K1M | John Willacy | 13:45:00 | 24-Aug-07 | Dun Laoghaire | Porth Dafarch | Nelo Inuk | Yes | Photos | Vid | |
| 3 | K1M | Jim Savege | 17:00:00 | 22-Jul-06 | Holyhead | Dun Laoghaire | Nelo Inuk | Yes | |||
| 4 | K1M | Harry Whelan | ? | 2008 | Holyhead | Dun Laoghaire | -- |
4 solo paddlers.
Teams
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| Posn. | Cat | Paddler | Elapsed | Date | Start | Finish | Boat | Verified | Link1 | Link2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Team | Brian Fanning Mick O'Meara | 10:22:00 | 28-Jul-12 | Bray | Porth Dafarch | Rockpool Taran Rockpool Taran | Yes | ||
| 2 | Team | Nick Cunliffe Justine Curgenven | 11:45:00 | 13-May-09 | Soldiers' Point | Coliemore Hbr. | Valley Nordkapp LV SKUK Explorer | -- | Blog | |
| 3 | Team | Sean Cahill Ciaran Cooke Don O Brien | 13:10:00 | 15-Jul-13 | Bullock Harbour | Port Dafarch | Rockpool Taran Sipre ? Kayak Pro Nemo | -- | ||
| 4 | Team | Barry Shaw Harry Whelan | 14:34:00 | 25-Aug-03 | Porth Dafarch | Dun Laoghaire | SKUK Explorer SKUK Explorer | -- | Link1 | |
| 5 | Team | Jonny Eldridge Dan McGonigle | 15:48:16 | 10-Aug-20 | Porth Dafarch | Bullock Harbour | Rockpool Taran Rockpool Taran 16 | Overnight | ||
| 6 | Team | John Chamberlin Tim Oldrini | 16:13:00 | 14-Jun-96 | Soldiers' Point | Dun Laoghaire | P+H Outlander P+H Capella | -- | ||
| 7 | K2 | Ray Goodwin / Terry Storrey | 16:30:00 | ?-?-1996 | Holyhead | Dun Laoghaire | -- | |||
| 8 | K2 | Leo Hoare / Olly Sanders | ~16:00:00 | May-2001 | Holyhead | Dublin | SKUK Triton | -- | ||
| 9 | K2 | Martin Bell / Adam Waller | ~18:00:00 | 11-Apr-94 | Soldier's Point? | Howth | Aleut 2 | Overnight | ||
| 10 | 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 | Yes | Blog | |
| 11 | Team | Dave Bland Nick Gough Derek Mayes | 20:15:00 | 29-Jun-69 | Dun Laoghaire | Holyhead | Streamlyte KW7 Streamlyte KW7 Klepper SL5 | -- | Article | |
| 12 | K2 | Mike Alexander Alan Creedon | ~22:00:00 | 15-May-16 | Porth Dafarch | Dun Laoghaire | Perception Horizon -- | -- | Blog | |
| 13 | Team | George Arnison Rob Cunliffe | 5/6-Aug-02 | Porth Dafarch | Dun Laoghaire | Valley Nordkapp HM P+H Sirius | -- | Link1 |
27 team paddlers in 13 teams
Irish Sea - Anglesey / Dublin
17 completions -- 4 solo + 13 teams -- 31 paddlers in total (4 solo / 27 team)
Verified = GPS record