Afloat.ie joins with his extended family and many friends in sailing and the business world in wishing Sean Flood of Howth a happy 90th Birthday this week. The very epitome of enthusiasm, energy and optimism both ashore and afloat, Sean Flood's contribution to Irish sailing and maritime life through participation and administration has been long-term and effective, such that there are very few areas of our
nautical world which have not benefitted from his dedicated input.
A former Commodore of Clontarf Y&BC where he successfully raced in several dinghy classes up to national and international level, on moving to Howth his focus shifted to keelboats where he was to race with determination and achievement both inshore and offshore, and at home and abroad. He also played a leading role in organising several big-fleet ISORA Weeks in addition to managing the most successful Irish Admiral's Cup Teams. He has had a lifelong interest in the Naval Service, while his enthusiasm for the Tall Ship movement achieved several peaks, a special highlight being the massive Tall Ships Gathering in Dublin Port in 1998, when he chaired the Organising Committee.
His zest in boats and sailing has been transferred down the generations, most notably through his son Des and granddaughter Tara, and he has also inspired many others in boats through his wide circle of friends and shipmates. They join us in wishing a very happy 90th Birthday and warmest congratulations and salutations to Sean Flood.