Flotation Goggles
Tired of losing sun glasses, I bought these red sailing goggles from Viking Marine n Dún Laoghaire.
Three lenses with UV protection are supplied:
- Glare-free dark lens,
- Yellow lens for light enhancement,
- Clear lens for changeable conditions
Venting is built in, to prevent misting, and they even float!
Tried them out on Friday, and I found them excellent.
Friday 22 August 2008
DART from Pearse to Dún Laoghaire, platform 3. Smoothie with wheat grass, in the station. I noticed that despite two announcements, passengers seemed reluctant to go to platform 3, so the train headed north virtually empty.
Pearse Station has now lost two platforms, but there is more room for the remaining two platforms, and the subway to the proposed underground station would seem to be ready. The station entrance is much roomier now that the shop is gone, and the ticket checking machines are now on the platforms.
Sailed around Dún Laoghaire from 18.00. The VHF radio seemed to be switching itself off. Turned the engine on to charge the battery – in case that was the problem. Tried to catch mackerel – no luck.
Lots of tacking, not all intentional. Met another boat far out, “Not sure what sails these are” he said. Managed to overtake him, although he had a faster boat.
Heard the Coastguard talkig to the lifeboat about a “casualty”, which turned out to be a broken down boat which they were towing back to the harbour. Later I heard the lifeboat talking to the Marina. “There but for the grace of God…”
Returned to the Marina 21.00, as the light was fading. Slow, careful but satisfactory approach to the dock, in calm conditions.
Caught the DART to Connolly, last diesel to Drumcondra, last 16 home.
