Kerry Speed Spots

We'll my back is still hurting me so have not been able to get on the water for the past few weeks but hopefully this week i will be okay to sail so been pretty bored the past few weeks. I got the chance yesterday to drive out to the spot just south of Ballybunion near to where i live to check out the entrance to the river to see if it is suitable for speedsailing. I got there 3 hours before low tide and on first impressions the spot looks good. The surrounding land is fairly flat so does not block the wind too much and there is a sand bar that dries out that you can see in the second video below which i took of the location. We will have to launch from the South Side as access on the North Side is limited

Now all i need is some strong wind to try out the spot and see if it works. Fingers crossed i have a speed spot on my doorstep so i don't need to travel too far.

I have also now been able to check out Fenit at low tide and unfortunatly the estuary completely dries out where i thought the speed strip might work so it is gonna be a high tide venue where we can have a crack at some nautical miles in the big winter stroms i can't wait to hit here this winter.

Ballybunion Speed Strip From North Side Of River

Ballybunion Speed Strip From South Side Of River