Day 33

Up at 6.30 a.m. and on the water for 8 a.m. The day started pretty well, the sun was shining and there wasnt too much breeze. As soon as we got on the water however, a southerly headwind picked up and made progress difficult. We paddled for the first 4 hours making a 4 mph average which wasnt too bad but the further we paddled the stronger the wind got so we realised after 20 miles that we werent going to get too much further. Spotting some shelter on a beach we decided to pull in. As look would have it we landed next to a caravan park so we asked if we could use the changing facilities to get changed. We met Niamh who works in the caravan park and she gave us access to the facilities and allowed us to pitch the tent and even made us a lovely cup of tea. If you are ever in Morriscastle Strand Caravan Park just ask for Niamh. She really looked after us very well. We have pitched the tent, the wind is still howling so we are probably going to settle in for the evening after grabbing a shower. Having spoken to Mick in Tramore (www.seapaddling.com) weather for the next 3 days is not good - so right now it is touch and go whether we are going to make it home for Sunday. We will know more hopefully after tomorrow. Its a real shame to think we have gotten so close for the weather to scupper our plans at the last minute. Hopefully things will go our way and we still make it home on time. 22 miles today and 5 hours 49 minutes on the water.