Further East, the small pier at Lecanvey has little to offer, other than the proximity of a pub and a church. In an emergency, it is possible to anchor outside the moorings, North East of the pier, but it is not recommended as the ground is foul in places and swell tends to make the anchorage uncomfortable. On the South side of Clew Bay, it is possible to dry out inside Old Head pier, good shelter and clean sandy bottom, but no facilities other than a petrol station with a small shop 20 minutes walk away, toward the village of Louisburgh. Water is available at the outer jetty, but check with the ferries before coming alongside. Dinner is available at the Sailors bar, the big blue building on the North shore of the harbour, a few minutes walk from the piers. Showers are available at the community centre, the big cream building just above the North end of the beach, ask at the Anchor bar. In neap, a boat drawing less than 5 feet could stay afloat at the outer end of the inner jetty. If draft and tide allow, it is also possible to come alongside one of the old stone quays in the inner harbour and in reasonable weather, a yacht can safely dry out there (or even on the beach) on a clean sandy bottom. In the summer, it’s much better to pick up one of the yellow moorings (free) North East of the jetty and use the tender, which can be safely left unattended in the inner harbour, to come ashore. During the day, do not tie up alongside the outer jetty, which is used by the ferries and the fish farm boats. It is well sheltered from all winds with West in them and offers good facilities. Clare Island harbour, 3 miles to the North West, is a much better place. Roonagh quay, at the southern entrance of Clew Bay, is used by the ferries to Clare Island and Inishturk and is not suitable for a yacht. The Clew Bay area offers excellent cruising with a number of beautiful, safe anchorages, well sheltered from the prevailing south-westerlies.
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