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The '''Irish Sea''', also known as the Manx Sea, is that part of the [[North Atlantic]] which separates the islands of Ireland and Great Britain. It is dotted with freight and passenger ports on both sides. Other industries in the region include ship building, oil exploration, fishing and wind power generation. | The '''Irish Sea''', also known as the Manx Sea, is that part of the [[North Atlantic]] which separates the islands of Ireland and Great Britain. It is dotted with freight and passenger ports on both sides. Other industries in the region include ship building, oil exploration, fishing and wind power generation. | ||
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Apart from the ever-present commercial shipping, a yachtsman sailing the Irish Sea is likely to encounter whales, dolphins and seals, all of which inhabit the area. | Apart from the ever-present commercial shipping, a yachtsman sailing the Irish Sea is likely to encounter whales, dolphins and seals, all of which inhabit the area. | ||
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| + | ; Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd. | ||
| + | : C62 - Irish Sea, ISBN 9781846231902, Year 2008, Price £18.00 | ||
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| - | === | + | Sources for Weather forecasts: |
| + | * BBC | ||
| + | * UK Met Office | ||
| + | * Ireland Met Office | ||
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| + | ==Passages== | ||
| + | {{Green|List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.}} | ||
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* [[Anglesey]] | * [[Anglesey]] | ||
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* [[Isle of Man]] | * [[Isle of Man]] | ||
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| - | == | + | ==Communication== |
| - | + | ''See [[United Kingdom#Communication |United Kingdom]]''. | |
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| - | + | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]'' | |
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| - | == | + | ==Countries near the Irish Sea== |
| - | * | + | * [[Scotland]] |
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements). | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements). | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:53, 26 May 2016
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing around the Irish Sea
The Irish Sea, also known as the Manx Sea, is that part of the North Atlantic which separates the islands of Ireland and Great Britain. It is dotted with freight and passenger ports on both sides. Other industries in the region include ship building, oil exploration, fishing and wind power generation.
Cruising the region
Apart from the ever-present commercial shipping, a yachtsman sailing the Irish Sea is likely to encounter whales, dolphins and seals, all of which inhabit the area.
Charts
- Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd.
- C62 - Irish Sea, ISBN 9781846231902, Year 2008, Price £18.00
Weather
Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.
Sources for Weather forecasts:
- BBC
- UK Met Office
- Ireland Met Office
Passages
List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Islands
- Anglesey
- Holy Island
- Isle of Man
- Calf of Man
Communication
See United Kingdom.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply remove it.
Countries near the Irish Sea
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements).
Links
- Irish Sea at the Wikipedia
Comments
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