Sailfest 2010

There's a great atmosphere here in Wicklow this weekend for the Sailfest.  The Conway Media Round Ireland Yacht Race is the main event but a huge number of complementary events are taking place around the town.  We've been really blessed with the weather and, consequently, crowd turnout has been huge.  Here is some of the early action from South Quay:

Final preparations:

Meanwhile on the East Pier:

Don't try this at home:

And definitely don't try this:

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Tactically speaking:

And don't forget:

Back on the Square:

People watching:

A bit early for the Midsummer Mardi Gras Ball in Wicklow's Historic Gaol:

And lets not forget the girls from Zoe Patterson's F.Y.I. Dance Club - MJ would have been proud: