Tall challenge for major sailing event
Dublin People 31 Mar 2012DUBLIN is set to become the final host port for the Tall Ships Races event this year.From August 23 to 26 magnificent ships will dock along the city’s quays on both sides of the Liffey during one of the most spectacular maritime events in the world.
The local organisers of the Tall Ships Races 2012 Dublin event are seeking young people looking for the adventure of a lifetime to become trainees on one of these impressive ships.They will be offered a life learning experience on a tall ship sailing from Coruña in Spain to Dublin over a 10-day period in August.
Trainees will take part in every aspect of running the ship from setting sails to scrubbing the deck and there is no sailing experience required.
Amazing
To apply you must be aged 18-25 and live in Dublin City Council’s administrative area.
“This is a truly amazing opportunity for any young person,
? said Mary Weir, Project Manager, Tall Ships Races Dublin.
“It promises to be the experience of a lifetime. Trainees will form strong friendships with others from around the world, get to sail a beautiful square rigged ship in the old traditions of seafaring and learn a new set of life skills.
“We are providing an incredible opportunity by funding 25 trainees and this opportunity is available to people with all levels of physical ability.
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There is also a wide range of opportunities available for those who wish to fund their own voyage as a trainee in what promises to be a truly unique experience, added Michael Byrne, Manager, Sail Training Ireland for Youth Development.
“The Tall Ships Races event is renowned around the world as one of the key highlights of the maritime calendar,
? he said.
Celebration
Sail Training International is a charity that was established to develop and educate young people, regardless of nationality, culture, religion, gender or social background.
The Tall Ships event will form the backdrop to a four-day long celebration in Dublin with a host of free events including live music on multiple stages around the Docklands area, a street theatre, markets, fun fairs, and water sports along with plenty of opportunities to board the ships in port and meet the crews and share their experiences.
As final host port, Dublin can expect to see up to one million visitors attending the event when a majestic fleet of ships and 3,000 crew are expected to visit the city.Anyone looking for the adventure of a lifetime as a trainee on a Tall Ship should log onto www.dublintallships.ie/trainees and register their details.
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