In times past before they ceased racing in 1986, the 1903-founded Dublin Bay 21s were regular participants in regattas at Howth. With three of the boats newly-restored under the class revival project inspired by Fionan de Barra and Hal Sisk, it is now possible to revive the tradition, and this Sunday (September 12th) the three boats will be crossing Dublin Bay to re-introduce themselves to their Howth admirers.
It will be a busy day in Howth with the Annual Provident Junior Regatta underway, but the welcome presence and availability of the three DB21 classics will add to the festive buzz of sailing gradually getting back up to speed after the slowdown of the pandemic period.