Irish Sea

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Irish Sea Cruising Guide

An online cruising guide for yachts sailing around the Irish Sea

Overview

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.

Contents 1 Irish Sea Cruising Guide 1.1 Countries near the Irish Sea 1.2 Islands in the Irish Sea 1.3 Charts 1.4 Weather Information 1.4.1 Sources for weather information: 1.5 Regional Radio Nets 1.6 References 1.7 Cruiser's Friends 1.8 Forum Discussions 1.9 External Links 1.10 Personal Notes 2 Contributors to this page [add 3 tildes (~~~) on the name line] 3 Cruising Wiki Navigation

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.

Countries near the Irish Sea

• Scotland
• England
• Wales
• Northern Ireland
• Ireland

Islands in the Irish Sea

• Anglesey
• Holy Island
• Isle of Man
• Calf of Man

Charts

Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd.

C62 - Irish Sea, ISBN 9781846231902, Year 2008

Weather Information

General weather information.

Sources for weather information:

• BBC
• UK Met Office
• Ireland Met Office

Regional Radio Nets

• See United Kingdom
• Also see World Cruiser's Nets

References

Books, Guides, etc.

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 partnering forums. (see link for requirements).

External Links

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

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