Inishkea-Buttenport-Castlebay, 1st & 2nd August

 As we had 91 nautical miles (168 km) to go from Inishkea for Buttenport, we decided to sail at night in order to arrive in Buttenport in the afternoon. On such winds, it could take us up to 20 hours for the distance, and it did. Night sailing on Cybèle 17 was very comfortable as we could keep the tent all way long given its many windows allowing a good watch in all directions, including the sail over the tent roof. It was most pleasant when it started to rain!

Night shift on Cybèle 17

Ghost Inishkea Islands, 30 & 31 July

Inishkea Islands are among the most interesting places visited so far on the West coast of Ireland. They are uninhabited nowadays but have a fascinating history and a lot of vestiges from the past.

François exploring Inishkea South Island abandoned village

Let's have a tour...

Across Clew Bay from Westport to Achillbeg Island, 30 July

A ride across Clew Bay is a ride under the distant attention of sheep grazing on the drumlins. 

We continue our journey towards the Northwestern tip of Ireland before crossing to Iceland.