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Dublin Bay Sea Scout – Long Distance Skiff Race

Start of Race Dunlaoghaire Harbour

In Sea Scout terms when they say long distance it is very long distance . In matter of fact the Dublin Bay Sea Scout long distance race is over 14 kms of very hard rowing in choppy waters and against a River Liffey current as they round the light house on the Great South Wall of Dublin Port.

The race takes place not long after the Sea Scout Regatta at the end of last month. Crews of u 17 , u 15 and u 13 make the long relay race. So after only 2 weeks rest between races crews must be at the ready to go again

The start is inside Dunlaoghaire Harbour and the race passes out through the harbour mouth 6 kilometer to the entrance at Dublin port. Change crew at the half moon and sprint further up the river towards Dodder. A final crew change and dash to the finish line at Dodder Sea Scout Den.

The winning crews from Malahide Wednesday performed to the highest standard and won the race right out. From the start the u 17 crew kept pace with their competitors till the first change over at the half moon. The u 15 crew took over and stretched the lead until finally the u 13 crew one well at the finish. Congratulations to all crews who took part on the day.