Left the foggy site in a clean state (Wendy and Claire took up the kind offer of a shower from one of the neighbouring houses - Pete declined as he felt it would make him soft), an d crossed Cork Harbour entrance in clear visibility, but a big swell.  30+km day took us to Blackstone Point point for the night, where we met up with Nick and Kath who came bearing apple pie, unfortunately, when they looked away, the three of us gobbled it in short order!


The following day was "interesting".  An early start with the intention of going through the hole which passes through the Old Head of Kinsale.  As we approached Hole Open Bay East, the swell built and the conditions became less than favourable or enjoyable, so we 'got the hell out of there', back to our campsite, where we admired the photos that Nick had taken from a headland.

we are in there somewhere!

That ended with another day off the water on Saturday, very sunny, but very windy.  


Another attempt at the Head on Sunday, in much better conditions, but the holes through the head appeared to have breaking water in them, so we opted to run the tide race off the head itself, which gave a tremendous paddle. 

The Old Head of Kinsale

Met Brian and Noel, local paddlers, as they went for a day out (in their Northshore Atlantics!). Crossed to Courtmacsherry, then camped at Coolmain. Pete feeling a little crock, so spent the day here, where Noel dropped in for a really pleasant chat.  Hopefully, he'll be joining us over the weekend.