West coast meet ,8/10 /07 /2016

[colinfrancis]

This year meeting will take place on CLARE ISLAND,at the mouth of Clew Bay,Co,Mayo.Meeting up a Roonagh pier,map grid 53.762/09.904, directions Westport take the Louisburgh road [R335] to Louisburgh go through the town carry on for about 2km were there is a signpost on the RIGHT for Roonagh /Clare Island, This is a camping trip, Toilets and water is available in the center close by, NOW THE PLAN, meet a pier on the Friday afternoon at 5 on the water AT 6, For those coming along way Trish is paddling over on the Saturday morning at 10 to be on the water by 10-30 , Hopefully Chris Mc Daid will lead a trip to Caher Island on the Saturday afternoon , weather permit, or trip around Clare, bring your walking gear as there is so much to see on the ireland itself,if you can help lead a trip get in touch, hopefully this is all the info you need if not call on [087]7697189,Colin,

[Chancer]

Hi Colin, where exactly is the camping spot ( Grid Ref) or with ref to the landing beach as some may be travelling out at earlier or later times. Can you tell us a little more about the campsite ie, is it free, serviced, have water, near the hostel, etc. What time do you plan to have the brief and departure for trips on Sat.
Thanks.

[colinfrancis]

Hi the campsite is just off the beach to the right of the main pier it is possible to live you boat on the beach just below the site , Latitude, Longitude (decimal degrees): 53.798806, -9.950959 ,Last time we camp cost was Euro 5-per night per tent,It's about 1/2 a km to the hostel, hoping to have brief around midday for departure as soon after ,so those paddle over on the saturday have time to set up camp, all weather permitting,water and toilets are in the center,about 50 yards from the campsite,Hope this helps.SEE YOU THERE.Colin