DESCRIPTION

This site is UNFLOWN (unless someone can advise of otherwise) This is an extremely dangerous site. (There is a great RISK OF DEATH) A Water rescue support boat should be waiting below in the event of going down into the water. Wear a LIFE JACKET when flying here. DO NOT attempt an XC from this site. Dont go over the back. This island is a bird sanctuary. The path to the take off is dangerous and exposed.

ACTIVITIES

- paragliding
- hike
- soaring

weather

High winds from the Atlantic.

access

Hire a boat from Portmagee. It is a 12km trip out into the Atlantic Ocean to get to the island Also regular tour boats leave daily from Portmagee.

regulation

There is a Military NO-FLY ZONE beside the site. The Island of Skellig Michael marks the Northern corner of this NO-FLY ZONE. Do not fly in here. If flying from the SE side then please keep left of the take off ONLY.