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Sail training ketch Brian Ború. Dun Laoghaire based. Part of the Atlantic Youth Trust fleet.
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30/07/2024

Our sail training ketch 'Brian Boru' is now operated by Atlantic Youth Trust as the Dublin Bay based member of the fleet along with the Belfast Lough based 'Leader'.

Together the two ketches provide sail training every week throughout the summer season with some opportunities for the general public to join us on day sails from Dun Laoghaire and Bangor (Co. Down).

Follow the Atlantic Youth Trust social media for more information.

11/06/2024

Brian Ború on the move from Port Oriel to Dun Laoghaire ETA 1800

Tracking you home safely.

23/05/2024

We are delighted to support the Waterford Sail Training Bursary voyage available with Sail Training Ireland for Youth Development
in conjunction with Waterford City and County Council

Waterford Sail Training Bursary Voyage is open to 18-30 yrs who will embark on an epic voyage around the South East Coast and the special area of conservation of the Estuary.

More details on
https://www.sailtrainingireland.com/voyages/

In the last year alone, 534 trainees from all around Ireland.

The trainees learn a whole range of new skills and gain a huge knowledge of the marine environment, with experiments and workshops carried out onboard during the voyages.

23/05/2024

Calling all under 18s from the Louth/Meath area. We still have a few places left on this voyage from 10/06 - 14/06. You must be living in or engaging with a service in (school, club etc.) the Louth/Meath area to avail of this offer. Cost €280. To book click on this link https://www.sailtrainingireland.com/application/?v=209
Don't delay!
Drogheda Port Boskalis

23/05/2024

RNLI Safety Team will run a free Life Jacket clinic on board the Sail Training vessel Brian Ború on Saturday morning from 11am to 1pm. The vessel will be tied at the North Pier. Thank you RNLI, and Brian Ború!

21/05/2024

First voyage of the 2024 season for Leader. Departing Sharpness now heading for Brixham Heritage Sailing Regatta and Rally.

Silvery Light Sailing Atlantic Youth Trust

21/05/2024

Layover at Kilmore Quay for a day, on the way to Baltimore Wooden Boat Festival

Silvery Light Sailing Atlantic Youth Trust

19/05/2024

Happy looking Skipper on Leader departing Gloucester today.

Silvery Light Sailing Atlantic Youth Trust Brixham Heritage Sailing Regatta and Rally

19/05/2024

Thanks Howth RNLI for the ‘drive-by’ when we sailed on Brian Ború with a group from Howth Sea Scouts (beavers) this morning near Irelands Eye.

Sail Training Ireland for Youth Development

Atlantic Youth Trust Silvery Light Sailing

15/05/2024

Looking forward to visiting Baltimore Wooden Boat Festival with Brian Boru 24-26 May and Brixham Heritage Sailing Regatta and Rally with Leader 25-27 May.

We will have both boats open to visitors at various stages during the two festivals. Call by and say hello!

04/03/2024

Some great work in progress pictures of Brian Ború’s sister ship Leader, nearing end of refit at Gloucester.

Atlantic Youth Trust Silvery Light Sailing Sail Training Ireland for Youth Development

07/02/2024

Rare opportunity to hear about the Irish connection to Antarctic exploration and diving the wreck of RMS Titanic.

Tickets €85 - funds go to placing young people on sail training voyages.

05/02/2024

This is a great scheme to get some funding towards going on the Tallships during the international Tallship races.

OMAN BURSARY APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! 🚨

Are you aged between 15-25 years old and would like the opportunity to experience the thrill of joining a crew at your first Tall Ships Race this year?

Maybe you’re looking to make new friends from different backgrounds or learn new life skills that could help you at college, university or at work. 🙌

The Oman Bursary Scheme is aimed at disadvantaged young people who haven’t taken part in a Tall Ships Race or Regatta before.

Successful applicants will be awarded up to £500 towards the cost of their voyage.

Find out more and submit your application today 👇

https://ow.ly/5P6Y50QwoHu

03/02/2024

Congratulations to Brian Ború regular crew and Sail Training Ireland for Youth Development mentor John McNally on his award today at the annual Sail Training Awards today at Dublin’s Mansion House.

24/10/2023

An exciting 2024 ahead for Brian Ború

Become a trainee crew member on board a tall ship and have an adventure to remember at Easter 2024

23/10/2023

We are delighted to partner once again with Sail Training Ireland for Youth Development in introducing young people to life at sea on a traditional sailing vessel for the 2024 season.

Join us on Brian Ború in 2024 by applying to Sail Training Ireland now.

Great News! We are delighted to be able to offer additional voyages to our 2024 calendar. Please see our website for details, https://www.sailtrainingireland.com/voyages/
Please see this brief video from a 2023 Trainee
https://www.facebook.com/Leargas.Ireland/posts/pfbid02tkt3Jp8caEsX5iDxjbCiAzz9q9HSrGXbkbgpwkn6UuzZPY49v1XdghRJ6tY6ZhgEl?mibextid=YxdKMJ

15/10/2023

Hugh Byrne our Chief Engineer on Brian Ború took this pic of an unusual grouping of traditional sailing vessels at Dun Laoghaire Marina.

The 3 Irish gaff ketches: Leader, AK Ilen and Brian Ború with visitor gaff cutter Eda Frandsen L208

Silvery Light Sailing operates Leader, Sailing Into Wellness operates Ilen, Eda Frandsen Sailing operates Edafrandsen and we at Dublin Under Sail operate Brian Ború.

Ilen is a retired passenger and cargo vessel having with a working life in the Falkland Islands. The other 3 are retired fishing vessels. All four are now licenced to carry passengers.

21/09/2023

Sean Flood RIP - he made a massive contribution to sail training.

We regret to announce the death at the age of 91 of Sean Flood of Howth, originally of Clontarf. In a long and active life, he played a leading and popular role in business in Dublin, and in many areas of national and international maritime interest, including a remarkable career in sailing and boat...

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Videos

Brian Ború - five sails up. Sailing at 6 knots Kilmore Quay to Crosshaven Atlantic Youth Trust Silvery Light Sailing Baltimore Wooden Boat Festival

The late Tony McLoughlin, master shipwright and musician converted Brian Ború from a fishing vessel to a traditional sailing boat with a ketch rig. Tony was particularly proud of the wheelhouse/saloon he built when converting the boat (the 4th wheelhouse in the boats life). He designed for 15 people (the capacity of the boat) with enough space for music to be played. He lined it with wood, creating a wonderful acoustic space. Today at Iur Cinn Fleadh we remember Tony, close to his home territory. We are fairly sure that he would approve of the way we use his wheelhouse.

Sail Training Ireland for Youth Development Sailing Into Wellness Silvery Light Sailing Royal Irish Yacht Club Irish Cruising Club Dun Laoghaire Marina @dun Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnership

The Fleet Meets - for the first time. Did you know that Ireland has a national Sail Training Fleet? They are all gaff ketches. Leader is the oldest, built in 1892, a Brixham Trawler based in Newry operated by Silvery Light Sailing. Ilen, built in 1926 is based in Kinsale operated by Sailing Into Wellness Brian Ború is the baby of the fleet at 61 years old and is based in Dun Laoghaire operated by Dublin Under Sail. While each has sailed alongside one of the others over the past 2 years, the three have never been together. For the first time ever they are in the same place at the same time. This afternoon at 1630 they will depart Dun Laoghaire Marina & Royal Irish Yacht Club together and motor sail in line to the Muglins (near Dalkey). They will then bear away northeastward and sail parallel to each other. Ilen will be first, followed by Leader and then Brian Ború. We will post video and pics here. Sail Training Ireland for Youth Development Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnership Afloat Magazine

2-6 heave - hoisting sail on Brian Ború

Brian Ború alongside at Ardglass Sail Training Ireland for Youth Development

Manual labour on Brian Ború - hoisting the main. Sail Training Ireland for Youth Development

We were delighted to meet Kilkeel RNLI out on exercise this evening. The Atlantic 85 (B-Class) paced Brian Ború for a while, making great “target practice” on their training exercise. We are delighted to support RNLI at every opportunity and we have Lifeboat volunteers on our crew panel and some of the volunteer mentors from Sail Training Ireland for Youth Development are also Lifeboat crew.