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All other Irish Islands listed on main Ireland page [[Ireland#Offshore_Islands | Offshore Islands]] | All other Irish Islands listed on main Ireland page [[Ireland#Offshore_Islands | Offshore Islands]] | ||
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[[Image:blasket_sound.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Blasket Sound - from Slea Head<br><span style=font-size:75%;color:grey>''© 2002-2009 Mark Horrell ''</span>]] In a storm the Blasket Sound can be an awesome place, several vessels from the Spanish Armada were wrecked nearby, however if the weather is fair and the tide is right you just need careful pilotage to pass through safely. | [[Image:blasket_sound.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Blasket Sound - from Slea Head<br><span style=font-size:75%;color:grey>''© 2002-2009 Mark Horrell ''</span>]] In a storm the Blasket Sound can be an awesome place, several vessels from the Spanish Armada were wrecked nearby, however if the weather is fair and the tide is right you just need careful pilotage to pass through safely. | ||
Another great shot of the sound [http://www.panoramio.com/photo/4000000 awaiting © permission to download] | Another great shot of the sound [http://www.panoramio.com/photo/4000000 awaiting © permission to download] | ||
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ||
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Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, location of immigration & customs, etc. | Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, location of immigration & customs, etc. | ||
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[[Image:TraBan_Blasket.jpg|right|250px|thumb|TraBan - Great Blasket]] | [[Image:TraBan_Blasket.jpg|right|250px|thumb|TraBan - Great Blasket]] | ||
List details of all safe anchorages in the area. | List details of all safe anchorages in the area. | ||
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Transportation (local and/or international) | Transportation (local and/or international) | ||
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Blasket Islands - Cruising Guide
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to:-
Great Blasket
Perhaps the most famous was Tomas O’Crimhthain, author of An Oilcanach, or The Islandman, a story depicting the extremely difficult life of the island people. O’Crimhthain and the other writers learned to speak and write in the original Irish languages, and their aim was to preserve the numerous oral folk tales of the region in writing. They elevated language to a higher art form that transcendded the poverty and difficulties experienced while living on Great Blasket. At its most highly populated, Great Blasket Island was occupied by about 150-200 people. Young people emigrated at a consistent rate over the years, and there were only 22 people living on the island when it was finally abandoned in 1953. Today, visitors reach the island by ferry. It is considered the westernmost point of the continent of Europe, and scientists believe that at one point in time, millions of years ago, the island was actually attached to the mainland.
Smaller Islands
- Beginish
- Inishnabro
- Inishvickillane
- Inishtooskert
- Tearagh
Island description, etc.
Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc.
All other Irish Islands listed on main Ireland page Offshore Islands
Charts
| GPS: | 52°06.6′N, 10°29.8′W |
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| Map | |
| Gallery: | Panoramio Photos |
| Chartlet: | Nautical |
Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.
- Chart Source
- Chart Number
Blasket Sound
© 2002-2009 Mark Horrell
Another great shot of the sound awaiting © permission to download
Radio Nets & Communications
Also see Cruiser's Nets
Weather
Local weather conditions?
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Details?
Check-in facilities
Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, location of immigration & customs, etc.
Moorings
Anchorages
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
Great Blasket
TraBan (White/Silver beach)
East beach on Great Blasket provides some shelter from West and South West.
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
- Cafe on Great Blasket
Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
Find out more
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- --Summercruise 15:10, 27 August 2009 (UTC)
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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