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Friday, July 19, 2024

Bangor - Ballyholme Bay

After a couple of days exploring the museums and gardens of the area, there is finally favourable wind in the forecast. To capitalise on that - and to save on marina fees - we decided to move to the nearby anchorage. It will be easier to leave from here when the time is right.

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Harbour departure was a bit tricky with both prop walk and wind trying to prevent the turn we had to make. We managed it, just, with some rope work and decisive application of throttle. Then out of the marina, and into the nice beachy bay that will be our home for tonight.

There is one Dutch sailboat sharing the anchorage, and the dinghies of the local sailing club keep zipping by.



From the logbook

Time Position Course Speed Log Weather Remarks
19.07. 9:43 Z 54°39'52"N 5°40'14"W 304° 0kt 5425.5NM wind 14.3kt 162° baro 1013 hPa Started main engine
19.07. 10:00 Z 54°40'4"N 5°40'24"W 5.2kt 5425.8NM wind 12.7kt 143° baro 1013 hPa Hourly position log
19.07. 10:18 Z 54°40'11"N 5°38'37"W 166° 0.5kt 5427.2NM wind 19.5kt 175° baro 1012 hPa Anchored
19.07. 10:24 Z 54°40'12"N 5°38'37"W 299° 0.5kt 5427.2NM wind 11.3kt 153° baro 1012 hPa Stopped main engine