We are on our way. The Start of the IWAI Lough Derg 2005 CIC to Fenit and Dingle

Photo Matt Gallagher

Entrance to the Abbey River on the Left. Beware Suir Pipe covered at High Tide.

This is six hours before HW neaps with ZERO turbines running in Ardnacrusha

Waiting for HW Limerick above Sarsfield Bridge sea lock. 18 Vessel Fleet shortly departs for Kilrush Creek on 5hr Passage

We left Limerick one hour before HW neaps so the high boats would fit under the bridges comforteably. We would still have 4 hours off ebb tide to assist us down the estuary. Photo Matt Gallagher

All the boats now through the sea lock, radar arches and canopies raised heading down the Estuary for Kilrush Creek

Elle Bee acted as safety sweeper for the entire trip - Well done Brian and Lorna

Now in Tidal waters, note the Red and Green IALA bouyage system. Some nav markers are Pylons

Need to keep inside Yellow bouy to avoid shoal off the Tanker jetty

Hope were not going to sail as far as Karacatoea

Ships ahoy. The massive Aughinish Aluminuim plant just upstream of Foynes. Bulk carries arrive hear every day from all over the world

Brian and Maree Cassells came all the way from Enniskillen on the Erne

Chairman Mao has a bigger boat in the background

Stung by a bee

What a lovely day cruising down the estuary on a neap ebb tide

Listening on ch6, ch16 and ch14, and mobile phone. Photo Matt Gallagher

An interesting mile or so even though it's only a neap tide today

We have arrived at Kilrush Creek. Four boats at a time can lock through into the Marina Lagoon

Regina also acted as safety sweeper for the second floatilla

A fabulous destination for any inland boat. A top class marina with excellent facilities

Atoll and the Walls Family flanked by Cappagh Pier just out side Kilrush.

Accompanied of course by Joe O Dubhghail and his video camera

We will be turning left into Tralee bay once passed Kerry head. Mount Brandon looms large in the far distance, and the three sisters are just visible east of the Blaskets

Passing loop head way off to our right, the weather is perfect with no swell and light winds

Hope those bicycles survied the salt

Kerry Coast silhouetted by the evening sun was stunning

Countless sandy beaches. Photo Matt Gallagher

We have past the imposing 100ft high Mughlamore rock and are now heading for the white light house on Little Samphire Island. Photo Matt Gallagher

Photo Matt Gallagher

We received a warm welcome from the harbour master and his helpful staff. Rafting neccessary due to the busy bank holiday weekend

Weather forecast excellent. We prepare for the 6hr30min Passage to Dingle

Brendan Walls future leader of FF?

Incredible Kerry scenery and plenty of sandy beaches

Fantastic conditions and beautiful weather. Almost too good to be true, but it was. Photo Matt Gallagher

These photo's do not do justice to the scenery

This notorious stretch of water was beatutiful and calm. We were so lucky to pass through the sound in such unusually good conditions.

Brian and Maree Cassells arriving at the Blaskets having travelled all the way down from the Erne.

We had travelled all this way, time for some relaxation, photos and a snack.

Photo Matt Gallagher

Fantastic Sea conditions and wonderful weather. We were extremely lucky to have the ocean on such a tame day.

What an incredible day we all had. We were so lucky with the weather. Once past Crow Rock we can enter Dingle Harbour. Photo Matt Gallagher

The "Funji" Doplhin watch pleasure boats tore around the harbour chasing the playful fellow as he did his tricks. We stuck to the bouyed channel.

Dingle is an amazing town. More like a french provinical town with all its eateries and cafe's

Our thanks to Brian Farrel the harbour master for looking after us so well, and the commercial vessels that gave up their berths for the week to facilitate us.

The younger crew members and the teenagers were delighted to see the Fun Fair so close to the Harbour. Photo Matt Gallagher.

We were snug as a bug in a rug for our wonderful four day visit. Plenty to do as places to visit.

Looking over the marina you can see the narrow channel from Dingle bay into the sheltered Dingle harbour.

The intepid twelve head off to the Great Blasket on a day trip on board the "Peig Sayers" ferry. They enjoyed exploring the island and a picnic.

After four days we set off direct for Kilrush on a beautiful fresh morning.

Dingle Harbour is actually hidden in behind these cliffs. Photo Matt Gallagher

Sheltered in here from the moderate NW wind and swell

The smallest and the largest

Photo Matt Gallagher

Were on our way home after a great week. Photo Matt Gallagher

Safe but a little uncomforteable and unfamiliar to inland crews

The only white water is coming from our own wakes