The Dublin Bay Twenty-One class that was restored after a 35-year hiatus now has a new website.
The fleet, designed by Alfred Mylne in 1902 for the Dublin Bay Sailing Club (DBSC), was revived in 2021.
The new website portal provides information about the fleet, including its active sailing programme, history, and how to join the Sailors of Dublin Bay Twentyones.
The fleet's boats, Estelle, Garavogue, Naneen, and Geraldine, can be seen moored off the Dun Laoghaire harbour East Pier, where they race every Tuesday and Saturday.
The East Pier moorings, provided by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, are adjacent to the bandstand, and the Class Association and Sailors of Dublin Bay Twentyones are grateful for this support. The Class Association, led by Hal Sisk and Fionán de Barra, which owns the boats, revived these classic yachts. The Class Association is supported by the Sailors of Dublin Bay Twentyones, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to ensuring the fleet's sustainability.
The Sailors of Dublin Bay Twentyones participate in all races and events held for the class in the vicinity of Dublin Bay during the sailing season from May to October, generating income to cover maintenance and related sailing costs. Oola, Maureen, and Innisfallen will rejoin the fleet, with Oola expected to return to Dublin Bay in July.
Sean Doyle of the class says the new association is excited about the comeback of these boats and hopes to attract more sailing enthusiasts to the fleet. The new website provides details about the fleet, including a sailing programme that combines DBSC racing, cruising events, regattas, training days, and Parades of Sail. It also highlights the history of the fleet and how to become part of the Sailors of Dublin Bay Twentyones.
The restoration of the Dublin Bay Twenty-One class is a significant achievement for the sailing community and Dublin Bay Sailing Club. The fleet's comeback has brought back a piece of history and adds to the rich sailing culture of the Dublin Bay area.
The new website is here.