Anthony Hutton of EyeSpyFX was also at the workshop where we had an audience with Sir Ken Robinson and Phil Redmond. He mentioned Foyle Punts and Drontheims (and specifically building and racing them) as a way of building a single community from the divided communities in the North West of the province.
Sport is a great way to instill confidence and self-belief but it is also important not to focus solely on tribal games (football) but on games where there can be small teams. I think Anthony’s idea is excellent.
That’s something I could get behind. I’d drive up to Derry to help out with that and maybe learn something. Maybe even build my own. [Insert Reality Check]
I also see a potential for making a Norwegian connection (maybe with help from the NPP) as the Drontheim is based on a Norwegian design.
The Drontheim or “Greencastle Yawl” from CCMHG (image used without permission)
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