Living The New Riders . .
Posted: April 21, 2011 Filed under: Ferry Travel, Radio Caroline | Tags: Dublin, ferry, New Riders of the Purple Sage, Radio Caroline, Song Lyrics Leave a comment »
Heading out from Dublin Port directly into the rising sun
I’m sailing east across the Irish Sea on a lovely calm day into brilliant sunlight.
The words of the New Riders of The Purple Sage song “On My Way Back Home” never seemed more appropriate.
Sky is shining, time is flying, bird is on the wing
On my way back home
Flying to the sun
Sweet Caroline
It’s days like these that make a life.
Steve
A Ferry Large Tender
Posted: May 8, 2010 Filed under: offshore, Radio Seagull | Tags: ferry, Offshore Radio, Radio Seagull Leave a comment »The tender that took me back to land at the end of my stint aboard the radioship Jenni Baynton was somewhat larger than the run of the mill supply vessel.
Thanks to the enthusiasm and helpfull stance of a local ferry captain, Radio Seagull / Waddenzee is able to make use of regular ferry runs when no dedicated suply boat is scheduled.
The skill with which Captain Freddie brings his car ferry alongside the radioship is matched by his warm welcome for members of the radioship’s crew using his service.
Below are some shots taken as I was leaving the Jenni Baynton on Friday afternoon.
Don’t forget I will have a full photo update on Sunday night.
Steve
