by Darinka | May 6, 2023 | Captain's Blog
The directors of Dublin Under Sail are delighted to announce the appointment of Liam Quinn as Operations Manager and Skipper of the Sail Training Ketch Brian Ború. Liam started out his maritime career many years ago on fishing boats and as a young man learned to sail...
by Darinka | Nov 23, 2021 | Captain's Blog
The Bow Sprit and the Tram " Read More The Bow Sprit and the Tram I had the pleasure of skippering the gaff ketch Brian Ború into Grand Canal Dock last night, through the sea lock on the rising tide at around 6pm. Traditional vessels can be tricky to berth, as the...
by Darinka | Nov 2, 2021 | Captain's Blog
My Time Aboard The Brian Ború " Read More Having a water-fight on deck is a memory I will look back on fondly By Lara Dwyer As someone who did not grow up around boats, nor has large family ties to yachts, yacht clubs, or marinas, or frankly any seamanship history at...
by Darinka | Nov 2, 2021 | Captain's Blog
Peter’s Sea Tales " Read More Reading the Cranes I remember the first time I sailed on Dublin Bay. I was racing a Dublin Bay Mermaid, a 17ft sailing boat as the name suggests is designed for the wind and waters off the coast of our capital city. I was a very...
by Darinka | Nov 2, 2021 | Captain's Blog
Caitríona’s Voyage " Read More A Wonderful Excursion My name is Caitríona Cogan, I am 15 years old and I am in transition year in Gaelcholáiste Charraig Uí Leighin, Co. Cork. As part of my work experience I sailed around Dublin Bay aboard the Brian Ború, a...
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