RE: Drimnagh rd.

I'm sitting here in 'stiches' at your message,
Having traveled on the HSC Jonathan Swift in a Force 8 sea-state, Trust me the smaller HSC's will sometimes sail in, what are very rough conditions (by your standards anyway).

Also with regards to the 53B, THE BUS WILL ALWAYS WAIT FOR THE FERRY.
The particular rough sailing I was speaking of above (trip back by sea from Amsterdam) had the J. Swift delayed by nearly 2 hours.
The 53B was waiting for us (€2.50 - direct to Dublin city for a now cheaper pint!) .

The MV Ben-My-Chee is a very capable little vessel. have a look at the link below for the proof, although have your 'air-sickness' bag at the ready!

Really great pictures of the 'all-weather craft':

http://www.iomtoday.co.im/

On the note of not sailing in the winter months, well if you do suffer from travel-sickness, try to choose your Vessel carefully.
MV Ulysses hardly moves in even the roughest of sea. A storm force 10 sea-state is easily shaken off by the 'over-sized lady '.

The MV Isle of Inishmore gets alot of bashing for her movement in a rough sea, But she really isn't that bad!
She may not be able to keep to her timing in a heavy sea, but she'll see you safely alongside the berth. I've had 2 very rough sailings on the ship (equal to, or greater than, Gale Force 9) and found her very capable.
I was well able to hold my drink on the table, although I do love a rough sea!

"Stick to flying with the cattle if needs be, a Rough sea will always sort the men from the boys...."


Regards,
GM071class,