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Crossing:
Irish Sea - Anglesey / Dublin
Route Distance: ~53 nm / 98.2 kmPrevailing direction: E >> W
Record: 2012 - 10:22:00
Solo: 4
Team: 13
Records
| Brian Fanning Mick O'Meara | Team | 10:22:00 | 2012 |
| John Willacy | K1M | 11:19:59 | 2011 |
| Nick Cunliffe Justine Curgenven | Team | 11:45:00 | 2009 |
| John Willacy | K1M | 13:45:00 | 2007 |
| Barry Shaw Harry Whelan | Team | 14:34:00 | 2003 |
| John Chamberlin Tim Oldrini | Team | 16:13:00 | 1996 |
| Martin Bell Adam Waller | K2 | ~18:00:00 | 1994 |
| Dave Bland Nick Gough Derek Mayes | Team | 20:15:00 | 1969 |
Image: Brian Fanning + Mick O'Meara (and Team) 2012 Crossing
The crossing of the Irish Sea by sea kayak is an impressive undertaking by whichever route; however the line between Dublin and Anglesey is seen as the the Blue Riband route, viewed by many as the ultimate of UK-based crossings.
This is a long crossing with ferry lanes to avoid and significant tidal flows along the coastline at either end, which challenge the best of planning and fitness at the close of a long day.
However it is the sheer distance (over 53 nm) which is the most dominating factor on this one. This route demands good planning, good navigation, determination and a fair dose of self reliance.
Crossing: Irish Sea - Anglesey / Dublin
Solo
Click column header to sort.| Posn. | K1W | Cat | Paddler | Elapsed | Date | Start | Finish | Boat | Verified | Note | Link1 | 1 | K1M | John Willacy | 11:19:59 | 01-Oct-11 | Soldiers' Point | Howth | Rockpool Taran 18 | Yes | 2 | K1M | John Willacy | 13:45:00 | 24-Aug-07 | Dun Laoghaire | Porth Dafarch | Nelo Inuk | Yes | Photos | 3 | K1M | Jim Savege | 17:00:00 | 22-Jul-06 | Holyhead | Dun Laoghaire | Nelo Inuk | Yes | 4 | K1M | Harry Whelan | ? | 2008 | Holyhead | Dun Laoghaire | -- |
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4 solo paddlers
Teams
Click column header to sort.| Posn. | Cat | Paddler | Elapsed | Date | Start | Finish | Boat | Verified | Note | Link1 |
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| 1 | Team | Brian Fanning Mick O'Meara | 10:22:00 | 28-Jul-12 | Bray | Porth Dafarch | Rockpool Taran 18 Rockpool Taran 18 | Yes | ||
| 2 | Team | Nick Cunliffe Justine Curgenven | 11:45:00 | 13-May-09 | Soldiers' Point | Coliemore Hbr. | Valley Nordkapp LV SKUK Explorer | -- | Blog | |
| 3 | Team | Sean Cahill Ciaran Cooke Don O Brien | 13:10:00 | 15-Jul-13 | Bullock Harbour | Port Dafarch | Rockpool Taran 18 Sipre ? Kayak Pro Nemo | -- | ||
| 4 | Team | Barry Shaw Harry Whelan | 14:34:00 | 25-Aug-03 | Porth Dafarch | Dun Laoghaire | SKUK Explorer SKUK Explorer | -- | Link1 | |
| 5 | Team | Jonny Eldridge Dan McGonigle | 15:48:16 | 10-Aug-20 | Porth Dafarch | Bullock Harbour | Rockpool Taran 18 Rockpool Taran 16 | -- | Overnight | |
| 6 | Team | John Chamberlin Tim Oldrini | 16:13:00 | 14-Jun-96 | Soldiers' Point | Dun Laoghaire | P+H Outlander P+H Capella | -- | ||
| 7 | K2 | Ray Goodwin / Terry Storrey | 16:30:00 | ?-?-1996 | Holyhead | Dun Laoghaire | -- | |||
| 8 | K2 | Leo Hoare / Olly Sanders | ~16:00:00 | May-2001 | Holyhead | Dublin | -- | |||
| 9 | K2 | Martin Bell / Adam Waller | ~18:00:00 | 11-Apr-94 | Soldier's Point? | Howth | Valley Aleut 2 | -- | Overnight | |
| 10 | Team | David Attenborough Roger Chandler Steve Miles James Stevenson | ~19:00:00 | 13-Mar-14 | Rhoscolyn | Dun Laoghaire | P+H Quest SKUK Explorer Rockpool Taran 16 | Yes | Blog | |
| 11 | Team | George Arnison Rob Cunliffe | 19:55:00 | 5/6-Aug-02 | Porth Dafarch | Dun Laoghaire | Valley Nordkapp HM P+H Sirius | -- | Link1 | |
| 12 | Team | Dave Bland Nick Gough Derek Mayes | 20:15:00 | 29-Jun-69 | Dun Laoghaire | Holyhead | Streamlyte KW7 Streamlyte KW7 | -- | Article | |
| 13 | K2 | Alan Creedon / Mike Alexander | ~22:00:00 | 15-May-16 | Porth Dafarch | Dun Laoghaire | Perception Horizon | -- | Blog |
13 Teams -- 30 Paddlers
Notes
Martin Bell / Adam Waller (11-Apr-94)Overnight.
Dave Bland / Nick Gough / Derek Mayes (29-Jun-69)
Read the PSK article for more details.
John Chamberlin / Tim Oldrini (14-Jun-96)
From John: "I believe I might possibly have been the first person to do three, and 'all three', crossings; south, north, central?"
Nick Cunliffe / Justine Curgenven (13-May-09)
From Nick: "Throughout the crossing the wind varied between E4-5, occasionally more ENE. It had been blowing from the east for a few days, so we had a good moderate sea mid-crossing – downhill paddling all the way. The sea state settled once we crossed the Kish Bank, especially as the wind was no more than E4 for the last couple of hours. On a personal note, it was also my 42nd birthday and I fancied a big day out to celebrate - I certainly got one! Justine didn’t know until we arrived. We hadn’t gone out to set a “record”, just to get it over with as quick as possible and to enjoy the conditions. The Guinness tasted good in Dun Laoghaire! "
Jonny Eldridge / Dan McGonigle (10-Aug-20)
Overnight.
Overnight Crossing.
Brian Fanning / Mick O'Meara (28-Jul-12)
Every now and then a record comes along that looks as if it may stand for a good while, this is probably one of them. Brian and Mick smashed the 11 hour barrrier - on a day when the conditions were a good way from perfect.
Ray Goodwin / Terry Storrey (?-?-1996)
Ray has also sailed this crossing with Dave Howie in open canoe, in 1994 I believe.
Summary:
Crossing: Irish Sea - Anglesey / DublinSolo paddlers: 4
Team paddlers: 30
Teams: 13
Recorded Start Points:
- Bray (1)
- Bullock Harbour (1)
- Dun Laoghaire (2)
- Holyhead (4)
- Porth Dafarch (3)
- Porth Dafarch (1)
- Rhoscolyn (1)
- Soldier's Point? (1)
- Soldiers' Point (3)