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Annalise Murphy

Sailing for as long as she can remember, going out and crewing for her mother in her Hurricane at the early age of 6. She started sailing oppy’s when only 10 years of age followed by laser 4.7’s, mirrors and toppers before moving into the Laser Radial, the olympic woman’s single handed dinghy. She has been sailing a Radial since 2005. Annalise is currently sailing full-time in preparation for the 2012 Olympics in London. She finished 8th at the 2009 World Championship and since then hasn't looked back. She finished the 2010 season with a top 10 finish at Skandia Sail for Gold regatta and winning the Irish National Championships...the first girl to do so!

About the Coastival Festival

‘Coastival’, is a week-long family-focused festival for all, celebrating Dun Laoghaire’s maritime heritage on Dublin Bay with various events including Maritime Movies on the Green, Coastival Nights with live music and comedy, boat cruises, and free sailing, kayaking and paddle boarding.

Events include:

  • Maritime movies on the green,
  • Live music, including KILA, Jerry Fish, Mack Fleetwood and much more,
  • Comedy club with Dave McSavage and Dublin Improv,
  • Boat cruises and boat trips,
  • Family fun day at the DLR LexIcon Library,
  • Free sailing, kayaking and paddleboarding,
  • Summer of heritage events and much more!