Copper Point

Copper Point

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Copper Point
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Characteristics

Lighthouse

Description

White round tower. Character:Q(3) 10s
2007/08/19
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Marks the  entrance to Schull, a well sheltered harbour with good facilities. Long island sound is a beautiful sail.
2017/01/3
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Flying distances - Direct line

Crookhaven

6.5nm
255°
Holding is not great in the bay (patches of sea weed). It is possible to come alongside the pier in front of the pub. Very little in the way of facilities, but picturesque, and a convenient stop if waiting for the tide to round Mizzen head.
3 Jan 17

Mizen Head

11nm
252°
The Southernmost point of the Irish mainland, Mizzen head is a major headland with should be treated with due respect as the tidal streams round the headland reach 4 knots and can give a very nasty sea if running against a swell. The tide runs East on the flood and West on the ebb.
2 Jan 17

Sheeps Head

11nm
281°
Sheeps head marks the Southern entrance of Bantry bay.
Bantry bay offers a number of well sheltered anchorages accessible in all weather: Castletown Bearhaven, a fishing harbour on the North shore of the bay is well lit and can easily be entered at night. Adrigole, halfway up ...
3 Jan 17

Roancarrigmore

11nm
318°
White round tower black band. Character:Fl WR 3s
18 Aug 07