Testimonials
Sailing Event Organisation
"Ciara Dowling has, from the start, been a major driving force behind the development of the Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta. As Event Co-ordinator she has maintained excellent working relationships with all the committee members, sponsors and clubs. Her dedication, vision, good communication with the sailors and excellent administration skills have been critical to the success of the event." Brian Craig, Regatta Chairman
Corporates
"We first worked with Ciara in 2007 when Volvo Car Ireland became title sponsor of Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta for the first time. We were so impressed by Ciara's event management and organisational skills that when the 08/09 Volvo Ocean Race Galway Stopover was confirmed for Ireland she was the first person we thought of to project manage our involvement. Ciara brought energy, enthusiasm and a real drive and commitment to get things done. She also provided a much need resource for us in terms of her in-depth knowledge of the sailing world. Ciara is a professional through and through and I would recommend her to anybody considering taking on a project of the magnitude of the Volvo Ocean Race. David Baddeley, Managing Director Volvo Car Ireland
Marina Set-Up & Procedures
"Ciara Dowling undertook the role of Administration Manager during the critical initial years of the set-up and operation of Dun Laoghaire Marina, Ireland's largest marina.
Ciara's enthusiasm, energy and efficiency provided a major contribution to the reputation of Dun Laoghaire Marina. Her knowledge and experience of competitive sailing coupled with her organisational skills were also ideally suited to her role in the finalisation of the first phase of the Marina development.
Her personality, inexhaustible energy, cheerful disposition and her ability to "ride with the punches" that project management throws at indeterminate intervals coupled with all the above attributes make her anindispensable asset or player in any project team" Hal Bleakley, General Manager - Dun Laoghaire Marina for Marina Marketing & Management Ltd
Her dedication, vision, good communication with the sailors and excellent administration skills have been critical to the success of the event
Development of Club Sailing Structures
"In 2005, Ciara Dowling undertook a one year contract in the new position of Sailing Manager for the National Yacht Club. Ciara was faced with the challenge of developing the National Yacht Club's Boathouse Platform, Equipment and Staff into an efficient and streamlined operation, with systems and procedures which would ensure a high standard be maintained for the future. Ciara met with her brief in full resulting in a very effective and well run Platform and Boathouse team. In addition, she oversaw the complete overhaul of Club Cranes, Launches and Rescue Ribs and set up ongoing maintenance programmes and contracts. She also contributed enormously to the successful running of several major sailing Regattas and Championships during her term. The success of Ciara in the role, led to the Club subsequently making the position of Sailing Manager a full time permanent position" Con Murphy, Commodore, National Yacht Club