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Recently we worked with the Irish Sailing Association at their Youth Pathway event held at Ballyholme Yacht Club. The event was one of the largest we have covered yet with racing over 5 fleets and 3 race courses. Fleets included Toppers, Optimists, Laser 4.7s, Laser Radials and 420s. As the ISA are currently working on building their social media channels, we decided that opting for several short videos would be most suited to their needs. We decided that filming would only be needed for one day, to allow us to get the content we required. We produced an overall video to release first, along with a short teaser for Instagram. We then worked and made a short 40-60 second video for each class. We also have the option to use the content to promote future events for the ISA
Gross Tonnage: 55,877 GT (this is the "volume weight" of the ship).Deadweight: 7,637 tonnes (the actual carrying capacity for fuel, water, cargo, and passengers).Length: 219 meters (719 feet) long.Width (Beam): 31 meters wide.Draft: 7.8 meters deep under the water line.Decks: 9 passenger decks.Cruising Speed: 15 to 17 knots (with a maximum speed of up to 22 knots).👥 Capacity and Onboard LifePassenger Capacity: Up to 1,000 guests in 639 cabins.Crew Members: Around 550 crew members, which creates an excellent 2:1 guest-to-crew ratio for premium service.Size Advantage: Because it is considered a "medium-to-small" modern cruise ship, it can navigate small ports and rivers that massive megaships cannot reach.📜 Fun & Historical FactsThe Name: It is named after the famous Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, who discovered the direct sea route from Europe to India in 1497.A True Shape-Shifter: The ship has changed its name and owners multiple times since it was built in 1993:
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