Stoney B on the east coast

Tobin likes watering the wheels in Howth

It was a beautiful sail down from Howth to Wicklow. We checked the Marine Traffic AIS for fast ferries going in and out of Dublin port and made our way across the bay. It was a beautiful sail, the weather was stunning and Brendan, Tobin and I basked in the sun and keep a careful eye for incoming and outgoing shipping.

Sponsor logos are go

Thank you signs express for your wonderful graphics and professional service working all through Saturday to stay on schedule. Tinney's and Northwest Propellers logos are being added on Monday to the guardrail.

Port side

"Stoney B" lift out

It was great to get "Stoney B" lifted out of the Foyle. The crane at Lisahally lifted her out courtesy of  Port and Harbour Authority. The dock workers were well used to lifting out much bigger boats they each knew their own task and worked well as a team thanks lads for all the effort. She was set down onto the cradle and from that moment at 10am we all got stuck in. I power-hosed the hull, Danny sanded the woodwork, and Ray scrubbed back the hull. We sanded and antifouled the "Stoney b" to her former glory.

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.

Launch of the Sailing for MacMillan trip