The restored Dublin Bay 21s keelboats were centre stage in Dun Laoghaire Harbour on Sunday afternoon in the Grand Parade of Classic Sail, part of the town's nautical Coastival 2024 festival, running until next Saturday.
One-design yachts and dinghies sailed past the Bandstand on the East Pier, where yachting historian Hal Sisk gave a commentary describing each class.
The craft then sailed out the harbour, past the East Pier, to the Roger Casement statue on Scotsman's Bay, then towards the Martello Tower at Sandymount.
Throughout Coastival, a series of historic and nature walks will take place with guides to bring us back in time to the construction of the harbour and the rich history of Dun Laoghaire's maritime county capital. There also will be lots of fun activities for little ones with the Coastival Family Fun Day, Ollie the Octopus’ Picnic Party’ and ‘Room to Explore’ at dlr LexIcon.
On Sunday, July 7th, the Festival closes with an action-packed day, including Coastival Community Music and Dance in the Park. The Emergency Services Open Day - and naval ship visit - in association with Childline, will take place at St. Michael's Pier.
