22nd July Upriver to Drogheda

A very relaxing day as we had to wait until 2pm before we could set sail to Drogheda. So we spent a morning chilling, reading, snoozing and I have made a start on a tapestry cushion cover.

We couldn't leave before as we needed a rising tide to help with the tidal flow to Drogheda.  Additionally the harbour master advised us not to enter the River Boyne until after 4pm because of the sand bar.

            Some decent sailing today

     Still a tad chilly despite the sunshine 

On entering the river we then had to navigate up river using a combination of brick turrets and markers. Seal were sunbathing on the mud banks with oyster catchers, curlew and heron wading about in the shallows.

         Up river navigating using turrets 

             Sails down and motoring

The trip up to Drogheda is 7km. Once under the viaduct we could moor on Fiddle Case Pier, near the centre of town.

            Approaching the viaduct 

Forecast is for a bit of a breezy few days but we're all secure here well out of the way of strong winds. Also we have the advantage of a town nearby so we'll probably be off sightseeing tomorrow.