Friggin' in the riggin'

We returned to Howth marina today, Thursday 10th July. Myself, Tobin and Brendan, to see if we could fix the roller reefing system. It had jammed solid and had to be dismantled and inspected. We started at 12.30pm and finally got wrapped up around 10pm. It was raining most of the day. There were a few fs and bs but we managed to sort it out eventually, winching Brendan up the mast took its toll on me and we decided to return to Derry and rest up for a few days. Thanks Brendan Donnaghy.

OK Brendan if you could just hang about there, we're off to lunch see you later.

Every day is a blessing

Well we've made it as far as Howth marina, Dublin. I have returned home for a few days to rest and attend to some medical issues. There's a problem with the boat; the foresail roller reefing system has jammed up, making us unable to continue until this is resolved.

Local man saved from river

I witnessed a dramatic rescue tonight on the Foyle. A man had jumped in and, out of nowhere, another guy, who happened to have a lifejacket in his bag, made a fast sprint to his rescue.

Fantasie 19 sailboat for sale

Sara and Tobin waiting for cast off to begin another adventure around the north coast on "Buitisi" (wellie boot)

This wee cruising yacht sleeps two adults and two children. A fantastic starter bilge keeler boat, and of course there's room for a wee dog. She's for sale if anyone's interested the boat not Sara, £2000 with trailer and 4hp long shaft 4-stroke Mariner outboard. The proceeds of this sale will go towards MacMillan cancer support, go on make an offer.

Check it out on the web, click in fantasie 19 sailboat.

Darren sailing the "Gold Coast" clipper yacht

Me in better days. My normal low profile before this Macmillan sail promotion started I'm the big head second from left. What a fantastic experience on the winning boat "Gold Coast". Ollie Osbourne the skipper was as patient as they come and gained the respect he deserved from all the crew members, its a big task changing the foresail on these masters of the sea.

Boat Maintenance and Preparations

We have some exciting news for all those who want to follow Darren and Tobin as they sail around Ireland. Everyone will be able to see the progress of Stoney B in real-time using the Yellowbrick Viewer website. A link and page will be posted before the start of the sail.

Take nothing for granted

"Macmillan Cancer Support help people like me who have gone through cancer, the treatment and the after effects. Whether it has been a cup of tea, a chat, they are always there, willing to help in times of need. For others less fortunate, they provide help and support for families and 24 hour care in the home until the end.

The next 3 months...

Over the next 3 months, Darren and Toby will be preparing the "Stoney B" and themselves as they circumnavigate Ireland to raise money for MacMillan Cancer Support.

Thanks for the support

I would like to thank everyone who came today to the launch of my sail for cancer. I'm a bit overwhelmed with such support.

Interview with the Derry News

An interview I did with Derry News today.https://www.justgiving.com/DarrenRobbSailing/

Launch of the Sailing for MacMillan trip