Leaving Carne Beach
June 23rd, Day 9
No complaints, straight shot down to Kilmore Quay. Such a funny send off from the big group of ladies that had set up their chairs and picnic stuff for a swim and treated me like a dang celebrity. A couple had met me when I landed on Thursday and they’ve told all their friends so they wanted to take pictures with me and some are on the board of the Wexford county radio station and want to interview me to be on the radio. Very funny. I had them all help me carry the boat down and just picture 7 older women in their swim stuff carrying the boat, cheering and laughing like a parade and the others cheering us on. It was very sweet.
Actually I had complaints at first because I set off all fine and as I came around Carnsore point, the sea was very rolly. 2 meter swell but really far apart period wise but here is what I’m realizing about me in big swell. Nothing was breaking and it was fairly chill just being lifted and dropped gently, but the thing is, I get really sleepy when I’m in a car or bus or plane and I think it’s because of the soft motion that lulls me to sleep and I think that’s exactly what happens in seas like that too. I get really tired and sleepy and then I’m just fighting to stay away and drinking caffeine. Just a funny thing that I can put my finger on at last. After I woke up a bit, I just carried along the long sandy beach to Kilmore and didn’t even bother getting out of the boat until 13 miles later at the beach. Was a little bored so I called some friends and that made time pass really well. Listened to some music too because I’m staying inside tonight with a friend of a friend so I can charge my phone. Got a 99 and fish and chips at the pier, just divine. We went to the pub, first pint of Guiness on the trip was well enjoyed.
Don't fall asleep Ariel! (at least not in your boat at sea). You're going great. If you need any support or info when you get to West Cork, text me (if you still have my number), or reach out to WCKC on social media). Fair winds, Tash.