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Blue Air’s Trip to Scilly 2018

Blue Air sailed out of Skerries on Saturday 2nd of June with its crew wondering where on earth we would get to. The fact that the Isles of Scilly had been the intended destination for the previous eight months was no guarantee we would ever reach them, given the previous year’s frustrating experiences. In fact, one club member said, with tongue in cheek, that he would probably see us in Scotland!

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CRUISER CRANE IN 2018

It’s that time of year again!

Saturday 21st April!

Remember to let the Cruiser Captain know (robbiekeys3@gmail.com) if you intend launching on that day.

Remember too your insurance documents to show to a representative of Fingal County Council on the pier.

You might also want to use a Pre-Launch Checklist!

Whatever you do, safety is number one!

Have a successful launch and may there be fair winds and friendly seas no matter what the weather people say!

IRISH BOAT JUMBLE

The now annual Irish Boat Jumble takes place on 15th April in Carrickfergus Sailing Club, Co. Antrim.

Starts at 10.30 am.

Carrickfergus is 165km from Skerries (by road) and is about a 2 hour journey.

Here’s a chance to see the beautiful coast along the northern side of Belfast Lough.

See Carrickfergus Club Website.

Isle of Man via Howth

Last weekend (19-21 May 2017) saw an interesting collaboration with Howth Yacht Club.  HYC member Jill Somerville had organised to take a group of transition year students by boat to the Isle of Man.  As they needed extra boat space, Blue Air was invited to join the expedition.

Blue Air sat out for Howth on Thursday 18th at 15:00 and left Howth with most of the other boats on Friday morning around 05:00.  Each boat carried 2-3 students, most of these aged 16 years.
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