Stupid question about Irish Sea

Tarry

But how likely is the Irish sea likely to be rough next month? I know it depends on the weather etc? What is it normally like? I feel silly now.

vikingaero

Are you going on the ferry or using the HSS?

irishwexford

Every trip I have taken to Ireland by ferry I spend all night throwing up over side, but I do suffer from travel sickness, regardless of the weather. I have flown now for some years and I understand the ferries are bigger and better than the ones I used. Even on a calm day I would be sick as I discovered on a trip to France. My OH has no trouble at all.

Tarry

I *think* the slow craft? I've seen them fast ones dock (in France) and no thanks.

Alikay

Well, November can be pretty windy, so it's possible you'll have a rough crossing. Maybe you could get a day cabin? They cost less than on an overnight sailing and you might feel better lying down. I don't like the HSS vomit comet either.

jenny-wren

If you're lucky it will be calm enough but if it's windy, rather you than me. I've been on the Seacat in stormy weather ... the cups were sliding off the tables and the waves reached well above the height of the windows. To top it all the car got scraped by the straps that the crew used to tie the cars down. The journey didn't scare me too much until I got off and looked at just how high the windows are! :eek:

You'd have to pay me a lot to get on a conventional ferry. The HSS is much better, unless it's very windy in which case you risk it being cancelled and you'll probably end up on the conventional ferry anyway.

I detest travelling by boat but it doesn't stop me enduring 90mins of stress to get from A to B until they get around to building a 12mile long bridge. If you're worried about the journey be sure to be one of the first on, find a seat facing forward as close to the middle of the boat as possible and don't budge until you get to the other side. After all, it's the sides of the ship that sway the most and not the middle. Works for me!

Nobjocki

Tarry - ignore these doomsayers.
November is fine on the Irish Sea - I do the crossing at least a dozen time a year.
All the ships have got stablizers on them and will always put to sea for most conditions under a storm force 10.
Find a comfy seat in a bar,raise a glass and enjoy the journey.

dorsetjohn_3

Rough as a Badgers ar*e !!

10past6

I'm glad I've got no reason to go to Ireland :rotfl: :rotfl:

Tarry

Oh thanks for your *erm* calming words. I have sailed before but only short journeys, not for a long time like it seems I might be. Better take some prevention than. I am ever so slightly concerned hence why I asked. eek.

vikingaero

The slow-mo ferry is better in moderate conditions than the HSS. The HSS is a vomit comet in moderate seas.