Here is a selection of useful information, resources, and where you can stay while you are in Ballycroy, Ireland.
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This is the link to the Met Eireann website http://www.met.ie/forecasts/sea-area.asp – It is a site that all those that go to sea should be very familiar with, during the year we will discuss the terms used, weather charts and the weather pattern.
The trouble with weather forecasting is that it is right too often for us to ignore and wrong too often for us to rely on it. Patrick Young
This is the link to XC weather http://www.xcweather.co.uk/forecast/ballycroy_mayo – It is wise to compare the different forecasts and form your own view of what is happening in your area. Those that are intellectually challenged should toss a coin and pick one or the other.
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The Irish Sailing Association is the body that regulates sailing and training in Ireland, we joined the ISA in 2008 so that we could benefit from their experience and organization and give our members the best chance to raise their standard of sailing. We have a long way to go to have boats similar to other clubs but we have been around since 2003 and steadily improved each year. I am confident that given the right equipment some of our sailors would match the best in the country, for now, we must continue to improve our techniques and get the boats we have into the best possible state of repair. To view what is happening in other clubs, check out the ISA website: http://www.sailing.ie/youthsail/
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The Marine Institute has established a wave power test site off Annagh Head in Belmullet, Sucess with the tests could have very far-reaching benefits for the area. For young people with an interest in the Marine and Engineering, this is a site that you should be aware of, it may be your career path! http://www.marine.ie/home/aboutus/newsroom/news/WaveEnergyBreakthrough.htm
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The wind is measured on Scale devised by an English Admiral. It is named after him and known as the Beaufort Scale.
http://simple.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Beaufort_scale&printable=yes
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This is the link to the home page of the Natural Navigator – https://www.naturalnavigator.com/
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Brief Explanation Of The Tides
The gravitational pull of the moon and the sun controls the tides. When the moon and sun are aligned, their gravitational pull is combined. This causes Spring Tides. Neap Tides occurs when the moon is at the quarters. When the moon is in the quarter the tide will move less water.
This is the link to the pocket tides Website, where all the local ports are listed: http://pocketsizetides.com/
The Westport Tidal information should appear when you enter the site if you want information on another port, click on Pocket size which is just below the main heading, then choose the port you want from the menu box. Claggan is approx 1.5 hours later than Westport If you have any difficulty in understanding the information, you can ask me, Seamus.
These are another Tide Tables websites, try it out: http://www.tidetimes.org.uk/ and http://easytide.ukho.gov.uk/EasyTide/EasyTide/SelectPort.aspx
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This is accommodation available in the Ballycroy area:
- Two Bedroomed cottage, all mod cons, close to water. Contact Seán or Nora O’Donnell 087 245 1219.
- Kieran McManamon of Shean Ballycroy has also some excellent accommodation to offer. You can view the house at www.parkviewmayo.com
