Welsh Language TV Program to be broadcast shortly to feature sailing in in West Cork including Cape Clear Island.

During last Summer ( 2014) a number of programs of Codi Hwyl ( Raise the Sail) were recorded in the West Cork area and these will be broadcast shortly as follows. Link to trailer below.

Codi Hwyl (Raise the Sail)

S4C Sianel Pedwar Cymru

8:25pm

Programme 1 (13/2)

Intrepid sailors John Pierce Jones and Dilwyn Morgan sail from Wales to Ireland for new adventures in the Emerald Isles – but stormy weather threatens their journey before they even leave Welsh waters.

Programme 2 (20/2)

Actor John Pierce Jones and comedian Dilwyn Morgan head for the stunning island of Cape Clear on the 27 foot boat the Mistress Wilful – will engine trouble maroon them on the island?

Programme 3 (27/2)

Their boat crippled by engine troubles, John Pierce Jones and Dilwyn Morgan head for Baltimore, a town in West Cork renowned for its beautiful harbour, where the boys try their hand at sailing a traditional wooden lobster boat and a luxury yacht.  But will the Mistress wilful be ready to carry on the journey?

Programme 4 (6/3)

Actor John Pierce Jones and Dilwyn Morgan set sail for Courtmacsherry, a town known for offering sailors a warm Irish welcome but the harbour is tricky to sail, demanding all of Dilwyn’s sailing expertise.  But is John ready for the challenge?

Programme 5 (13/3)

John Pierce Jones and Dilwyn Morgan steer the Mistress Wilfull towards Kinsale –  where they take some time off their boat to play at one of the world’s most exclusive golf clubs and explore life under the waves on a scuba expedition.    They head for Cobh, where John has family connections.

Programme 6 (20/3)

On the final leg of their Irish journey, John Piece Jones and Dilwyn Morgan travel to Dungarvan and the Irish Gaeltacht An Rinn, where they meet up with actor and singer Ryland Teifi for a night of music.

See trailer