How many men does it take to change a light bulb?

 

Changing a Light Bulb (Copyright 2008 Sailpix Ireland)

Question:
How many men does it take to change a light bulb?
Answer:
Depends on the size of the light bulb I suppose!
 
Commissioners of Irish Lights, Harbour Road, Dun Laoghaire. 

13 May 2008.

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The Crossing

 

The Crossing. 11 May 2008.

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Carlingford Sailing Club - "Did you get a good one of me?"

 

Carlingford Sailing Club (Copyright 2008 Sailpix Ireland)

Everybody helps out as the Flying Fifteen fleet is brought ashore at Carlingford Sailing Club on Sunday 27 April 2008.

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Cabo de São Vicente

 

Lighthouse at Cabo de São Vicente, Portugal (Copyright 2008 Sailpix Ireland)

Lighthouse at Cabo de São Vicente (Cape St. Vincent), Portugal - the most south westerly point of Europe and for a long time believed to be at the edge of the known world!

22 April 2008.

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Through Dalkey Sound

 

Dalkey Sound (Copyright 2008 Sailpix Ireland)

Views of Dalkey Sound on an unseasonally mild February afternoon, 2008.

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Liffey Ascent 08 Mar 2008

 

Sweet Mystery - IRL 1377 (Copyright 2008 Sailpix Ireland)

With occasional wind gusts of over 40 knots, Sweet Mystery - IRL 1377 and Temper Tantrum - GBR 6909T made a quick dash from Dun Laoghaire to the welcome shelter of Dublin Port on Saturday afternoon, 08 Mar 2008. After passing Poolbeg Marina we motored up the Liffey, under the raised East Link Bridge and shortly afterwards arrived at Dublin City Moorings. There we were welcomed by a helpful assistant who took our lines and were charged a reasonable 'winter' rate for our stay. An excellent meal was later enjoyed by all on the recently refurbished Cill Airne where we were again well looked after by the friendly bar and restaurant staff. Not easily embarrassed both crews rounded off the night by executing a version of 'Riverdance meets Salsa' at the nearby lively Floridita Club!!

A not too long but good sleep was had on board overnight followed by the obligatory big fry-up at 07:30 hrs. on Sunday morning 09 Mar 2008. The plan was to depart Dublin Port at 08:00 hrs., sail to Dun Laoghaire, pick up additional race crew there and compete in the final Spring Chicken race in Dublin Bay. That plan was soon scuppered when we received an unexpected radio call from Dublin Port. The pre-arranged (East Link) bridge lift for 08:00 hrs. was cancelled and re-arranged for 10:00 hrs., making it impossible for us to reach the start line in time.

'Plans are made to be broken!'

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