Coastal features: Small enclosed bays or harbours with a minimum of marine traffic where there is minimal possibility of being blown offshore. Defined launch and recovery area (a short section of beach/pier/slipway with easy landing, no tide races or overfalls).
Wind (Beaufort): F0-2
Sea state (Met Éireann): Calm (0 – 0.1m significant wave height)
Surf: N/A
Flow: N/A
Open crossings: N/A