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Bantry Bay Crew Wins Atlantic Challenge | Cork News
Bantry Bay’s longboat crew just won the International Atlantic Challenge in Denmark, proving that old-school sailing skills still rule — and they’re bringing the event back to Ireland in 2028. This isn’t just a race: it’s a test of rowing, navigation, and tradition, powered by human weight, not heavy keels. The boat itself? A 38-foot replica of a vessel originally built for a failed French invasion in 1796 — and one of the original ships is still on display in Ireland. With younger sailors mastering the craft and longboats now found across Ireland, this historic tradition is alive, loud, and…
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