Sea Stallion (Havhingsten fra Glendalough) sets sail for Roskilde, Denmark

 

Sea Stallion from Glendalough (Havhingsten fra Glendalough) at Custom House Quay (Copyright 2008 Sailpix Ireland)

"Favourable winds and friendly waters. Take good care each of you of yourselves and of each other. Have a good and safe voyage."

That was the wish the 30 metre long replica Viking longship Sea Stallion from Glendalough and its 61 member crew received at Custom House Quay, Dublinia before setting off for Roskilde Fjord, Denmark on Sunday 29 June 2008.
The driving rain shower which coincided with the Sea Stallion's departure didn't dampen the enthusiasm of the hordes of well-wishers, both on land and on water, who turned out to see off the Viking invader!

Update 12:58 hrs July 4th: Sea Stallion in Wicklow Harbour awaiting a northerly wind to proceed.

For more information about the Sea Stallion from Glendalough, click on the link:
http://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/index.php?id=1386&L=1

Sea Stallion from Glendalough (Havhingsten fra Glendalough) under sail on the River Liffey (Copyright 2008 Sailpix Ireland)

Sea Stallion from Glendalough (Havhingsten fra Glendalough) departing Dublin (Copyright 2008 Sailpix Ireland)