Daria & Alex Blackwell are 'Sailors of the Month' (International) for May

3rd June 2020

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Oceanic sailing experience personified – Alex and Daria Blackwell have been providing advice and assistance from their base on the shores of Clew Bay for long-distance voyagers caught in COVID-19 regulations

Daria and Alex Blackwell of Mayo Sailing Club are highly-experienced ocean voyagers, and they’re Vice Commodore and Rear Commodore respectively of the Ocean Cruising Club, the global body which currently has hundreds of members’ boats currently on long cruises.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many of these boats have been caught out on long passages not knowing what kind of reception they will get when they reach their destination. From their base on the shores of Clew Bay, Daria and Alex have been providing assistance and guidance, sometimes including negotiations with national authorities, for many sailors in potentially difficult situations.

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