This provides an overview of the activities of the Galway Hooker Sailing Club and gives an account of the restoration of Loveen a hooker boat built in 1925 https://www.galwayhookersailingclub.ie/.
The club focusses on restoring and sailing boats used traditionally by communities off the coast of counties Galway and Clare in the west of Ireland. Club members speak about the history of the Hooker boats, their latest restoration project and give a sense of the satisfaction they get from involvement in the club along with the passion they have for sailing.
https://www.galwayhookersailingclub.ie/.
Producer: Mary Cunningham
Thanks to all the participants: Colie Hernon, Ciaran Oliver, Colette Furey, Tina Concannon, Loretta Croke, Orla Curran, Patrick Conneely and Daniel Concannon.
A special thanks to Brenda Foy who contributed to the podcast and helped out with recording.
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