Ocean to City 2025 update

[KeithY]

Thank you for the interest shown for this event next year.

We have done some further research and talked to a number of people who have previously done this event. There are a number of points that I believe are important to  prior to committing to this event.

Firstly, this is a challenging event. Even if the weather is favourable, always an unknown in Ireland, this is a tough distance (18 miles) part of which is not only going to be against the tide but also takes in some of the open sea (i.e the Atlantic and the openness of the Cobh Estuary) and therefore is likely to be quite choppy to say the least. People do need to be aware of this and the commitment to train and prepare accordingly.

Secondly is the overall cost. We have done some budgeting and the cost to enter, of getting people and the boats there plus accommodation (to be sorted by each person but be aware Cork is expensive) is likely to be c.£700 pp and that is before any food or drink.  You should also be aware we will be travelling over on Thursday 29th May and returning Monday 2nd June.

Thirdly we current only have 2 towers, being Martin and myself so whilst the Claydon’s are covered, as of yet we would need another volunteer for Sweare Deep.

I am not trying to put anybody off but think it is important all the facts are understood. Once you have considered the above then if I can ask for a confirmation of your commitment please then once we have agreed the final group we will then ask for a deposit of £100pp to be paid.

Thanks all

[Geoffrey Shilling]

Hi Kieth. I have done Ocean to city twice. Both times we did the short course that is not going out to sea but doing the short course from from the entrance. Geoff

[Matt O’Neill]

Yes please for me.
Thanks
Matt

[Lesley Grainger]

Hi Keith,
I'm still up for this.
Lesley G

[Tim]

I have only been once some years ago and, as I recall, both Cutters Galleys did the long race, it was challenging but fun. There was also an event on another day where we were offered the chance to try other boats, such as a Coracle on the river. The trip through Ireland was long but very different with various sights of interest and I believe some of the party visited and indeed (pre covid) kissed the Blarney Stone! It was not cheap but for me a worthwhile fun experience all round. There was other cultural stuff to do nearby and some interesting links to the Titanic being the last point of contact with land. Oh and the night life, for those inclined to join in was, I am reliably informed, quite something else😎

[Marion]

Hi Keith, yes, still on my agenda. I also did this trip some years ago and loved it. I thought we did the long route (as Tim said) A bit hard work in places but a lot of fun. Count me in. I'll start saving for it now! Marion x

[Karen Bakovljev]

Yes please. Seems challenging but still be like to have a go. Thank you for organising.

[Dave & Josie]

We would still like to take part - Dave and Josie.