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29 June 2008

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

"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

27 June 2008

Ireland West - Winner of the Round Ireland Yacht Race 2008

Congratulations to Ireland West, skipper Aodhan Fitzgerland, Galway Bay Sailing Club and crew Larry Hynes, Niall Spain, Seamas Moneley, Nigel Moss, Darach O Tuairisg, Martin Doran, Diarmuid McMahon, Tomas O Shea and Philip McCafferty - worthy Winners of the 2008 Round Ireland Yacht Race.
Wicklow Harbour, 26 June 2008.

Photo Gallery HERE (or click on photo above)

It's official: the rainbow ends at Wicklow Harbour!

For this year's entrants to the Round Ireland Yacht Race, the rainbow really does end at Wicklow Harbour!
2008 entrants White Tiger - IRL 4470, Kinsale Yacht Club and Aquelina - IRL 1661, Arklow Sailing Club in the foreground.

Wicklow RNLI Lifeboat Station and Wicklow Sailing Club in the centre of the photograph.

Wicklow Harbour, 26 June 2008.

Photo Gallery HERE

26 June 2008

Waiting for The Dutch Master, Formidable 3, to return

Shore support at Wicklow Harbour during the Round Ireland Yacht Race waiting for the (Dutch) Master, 'Formidable 3', to return!
25 June 2008.

Photo Gallery HERE (or click on photo above)

YouTube video of 'Formidable 3' fast sailing in 30 knots + HERE

So you set a new record! Icap Leopard 3 finishes Round Ireland Yacht Race 2008

"He says they set a new record. Pity there's only orange juice and tea to celebrate with!"

Wicklow Sailing Club, 25 June 2008.

25 June 2008

Mission Accomplished! Leopard 3 takes Line Honours & sets new Round Ireland Yacht Race record: 65 hours, 48 minutes and 47 seconds

A deservedly happy skipper, Chris Sherlock and several of Leopard 3's crew come ashore at Wicklow Harbour after taking Line Honours in the 2008 Round Ireland Yacht Race and setting a very impressive new record in the process. The crew receive a warm welcome from Commodore John Johnson and the race organisers at Wicklow Sailing Club. Click on any of the photos for the full story (link to official race website).

Meanwhile (bottom photo), Leopard 3, having barely coming to a halt after crossing the finish line outside Wicklow Harbour, immediately departs for Southampton for her next challenge, The Round The Island (of Wight) Race on June 28th.