DUBLIN is the final host port for the Tall Ships Races event this year. From
today, August 23 to 26, the magnificent ships will dock along the city’s quays on
both sides of the River Liffey during one of the most spectacular maritime
events in the world. Public access is free and marine training courses will be available for local young people to sign up on one of the 45 ships. The
local organisers of the Tall Ships Races 2012 Dublin event are seeking
young people looking for the adventure of a lifetime to become trainees
on one of these impressive ships.They
will be offered a life learning experience on a tall ship sailing from
Coruña in Spain to Dublin over a 10-day period in August.
Trainees will take part in every aspect of running the ship from setting sails to scrubbing the deck and there is no sailing experience required.To apply you must be aged 18-25 and live in Dublin City Council’s administrative area.“This is a truly amazing opportunity for any young person,” said Mary Weir, Project Manager, Tall Ships Races Dublin.
“It promises to be the experience of a lifetime. Trainees will form strong friendships with others from around the world, get to sail a beautiful square rigged ship in the old traditions of seafaring and learn a new set of life skills.
“We are providing an incredible opportunity by funding 25 trainees and this opportunity is available to people with all levels of physical ability.”
There is also a wide range of opportunities available for those who wish to fund their own voyage as a trainee in what promises to be a truly unique experience, added Michael Byrne, Manager, Sail Training Ireland for Youth Development.“The Tall Ships Races event is renowned around the world as one of the key highlights of the maritime calendar,” he said.
Trainees will take part in every aspect of running the ship from setting sails to scrubbing the deck and there is no sailing experience required.To apply you must be aged 18-25 and live in Dublin City Council’s administrative area.“This is a truly amazing opportunity for any young person,” said Mary Weir, Project Manager, Tall Ships Races Dublin.
“It promises to be the experience of a lifetime. Trainees will form strong friendships with others from around the world, get to sail a beautiful square rigged ship in the old traditions of seafaring and learn a new set of life skills.
“We are providing an incredible opportunity by funding 25 trainees and this opportunity is available to people with all levels of physical ability.”
There is also a wide range of opportunities available for those who wish to fund their own voyage as a trainee in what promises to be a truly unique experience, added Michael Byrne, Manager, Sail Training Ireland for Youth Development.“The Tall Ships Races event is renowned around the world as one of the key highlights of the maritime calendar,” he said.
Irish Naval vessels from the Defence Forces will also be in attendance.
Tall Ships Race entering Dublin Port.
Another view of "Cuauhtemoc" at the entrance to Dublin Port.
UPDATE: Sunday, 25.08.2012, Irish Army Artillery Battery gives a
21-gun salute to the Tall Ships fleet as they leave Dublin Bay
at the end of the Festival. The guns are WW2 vintage 25pdr and used
only for ceremonial events. The location is Dun Laoghaire Harbour West
on the south side of Dublin Bay.
FearFeasaMacLéinn
Áth Cliath/Dublin
23 Lúnasa/August 2012
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