Sailing Section

   Good news from our Schull contingent - Charlie Butterworth got 2nd overall in the Gold Fleet of Lasers, followed in 3rd overall by Jonathan Flood. Also, on the first day, Garret Kinnane achieved 3 1sts in the Bronze Fleet - well done guys.

  Junior Training is up and running with c.60 trainees spread over 4 weeks of August. We have had to hire Joe Kavanaghs field to facilitate the extra numbers - proof that sailing is on the increase amongst our younger folk.

   Man Overboard (MOB) training was held on Saturday 30th June by 3 Training Skippers, Henrik Heckman, Gerry Haughton and Charlie Kavanagh, in 2 hands-on sessions with also a demonstration of Recovery of Man Overboard (Ivan Alcorn)techniques.  Each skipper will then in turn be expected to perform a number of drills on his/her own boat and a mandatory drill is to be performed on Monday 6th August during the RNLI Pennant - in which our cruising skippers are encouraged to participate also (entry fee goes to the RNLI). Only 12 boats were represented on the day, with 15 boats a no show - remember that you might only have 1 or 2 minutes before losing sight of your casualty - are you confident your crew can get back to you?

  After the RNLI Pennant Race, on Mon 6th, there will be a Blessing of the Boats from the Rowing Club beach c.4pm, before the Senior Rowing Race - all boats are encouraged to dress up (for Festival duration) and have crew aboard for the blessing.

  Our Juniors have proposed to organise (with help from the adults) a Junior Open Dinghy Regatta on Sat 25th August, to coincide with the end of Junior Training - this event is being sponsored by www.islandmaritime.com  (Simon Greenwood).

Junior Training will run throughout the month of August, final date for booking is 1st June 2007 - its always popular and the wise thing to do is book early. Check this link for more details.

   A word of caution - as the crash boat (launch) is currently very stiff on a cold start, it would be prudent to have 2 persons available when starting it.

   It is proposed to run Powerboat Training L1&2 on Sat/Sun 18/19th Aug and again  on Sat/Sun 22/23 Sept for our sailors - Sean Flood/Olivia Flahive are taking names.

    Our Portmadoc trip has been changed to the mid weekend in July - owners will be looking for crew, if you can arrange the time off. For those who can afford the time, we also hope to incorporate a visit to our friends in the RWYC in Caernarfon, before continuing on down to Portmadoc. Thanks to Interreg, we have a Twinning Grant of €500 from The Irish Sea Marine Sector to put towards some of our berthing and other expenses on our annual trip. A new Twinning plaque will be furnished to mark the occasion.

  Our major event in 2007 is the South East Cruiser Regatta and all hands will be required to assist, where practical. Big news - a sponsor has come on board - see above right. We launched the Conwayport SE Regatta on Fri 29th June at 8.30pm. We will be looking for volunteers shortly to help with various roles - house, bbq, berthing, marks, RIBs, etc - please let Charlie, Barry or Henrik know if you are available.

   Model Yachters - dust down your 1m boats and have them ready for battle at 4pm on Sat 4th at the slip.

ISA News

    11 SAILING CLUBS WIN THE LOTTERY - With the support of the ISA, this year a total of €283,500 was awarded to ISA Affiliated Clubs from the National Lottery-funded Sports Capital Programme. Will we get our act together one of these years? Can we as a Club not at least plan for a development, even if it fails to get off the ground? Any opinions or ideas - contact us, please.
http://www.sailing.ie/news/newsDetails.asp?id=1548

  1st & 2nd September is SAIL THE WORLD WEEKEND is the perfect opportunity to promote sailing on the local, national & international stage. SAIL THE WORLD is a global weekend of sailing and part of the ISAF Centenary Celebrations. Here in Ireland the ISA and you have the opportunity to promote our sport as we aim to get as many people on the water as possible over the one weekend.
http://www.sailing.ie/news/newsDetails.asp?id=1626

  AZORES AND BACK YACHT RACE
Well, he did it! Dave Hennessy, with Seán Hanley crewing, skippered Eric Lissons Cavatina back to Falmouth and victory overall in this year�s AZAB. He is the first Irish skipper to do so. (Same boat that has won 2 Round Irelands '02 & '06)
http://www.sailing.ie/news/newsDetails.asp?id=1645

   If you wish to check out current or old news items from the Irish Sailing Association, follow this link http://www.sailing.ie/inside/default.asp?pageId=50

Wicklow Regatta Festival - WSC events

Photo/Model Competition Mon 30th 6pm

Adult Treasure Hunt - ends WSC Thurs 2nd Aug

Regatta Fireworks - Harbour Sun 5th 11pm

Blessing of boats at Rowing Club Mon 6th c.4pm

 South East Regatta 4th/5th Aug

Model Yachts 4pm

1st Race Sat 7pm

Backlane Boys Band Sat 10pm

2nd/3rd Races Sun 5th am/pm

East Coast Jazz Quartet Sun c.5pm

Straw Dogs Band Sun c.10.30pm

RNLI Pennant Race/Cruise 2pm Mon 6th

Please play your part and be involved - can you run an event?

   Don't forget us if you have a celebration in your family, work or socially - let Gerry or Kerry know.

Club News

  Our immediate Past President, Sean Mc Devitt and his good lady wife, Philomena, celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with family, friends and members last Saturday night 16th June. Well done to the Golden couple and wishing them many more happy years together - a shining example to us all.

  Our doors are back in situ and were well worth the wait - well done Kevin and Derek. Our Round Ireland room is looking resplendent and again Kevin, Jim and others are to be thanked.

   The Club bar is now open 6 days a week (Tues to Sun - from 8.30pm during the week). If there is demand and suitable volunteers to man it, Gerry will open Mondays also until end of August - your call.

   Sean Flood was successful in applying for a Community Grant from the Local Authority in the amount of €500 - hopefully to go towards improving safety and access to sailing in Wicklow SC. Well done Sean.

   Michael Mulvihills parents, Gerry and Shirley, celebrated 50 years of wedded bliss in WSC on Tues 18th July with a lively bunch of family, friends and visiting sailors (Ocean Phoenix made it up in time from Kilmore Quay). It was an emotional night for Shirley as she was reunited with members of her step-family who travelled from England for the celebrations. Congratulations folks.

Flight of Earls - Jeannie Johnson offer

The Flight of the Earls commemoration offers a once in a lifetime unique tour of Ireland, on board the 19th century replica Famine ship, the Jeanie Johnston.....read more

  Due to pressures at work and home, Noel Sinnott has resigned from Committee and his place has been filled by 2 willing hands - Jim Vickers (Maintenance) and Michael Mulvihill (Moorings) - welcome aboard gentlemen. May - Sponsor announced for South East Regatta, doors are on the way back, midsummer party in June to launch Round Ireland wall and South East Regatta.

NE Gale 25th June 2007

  Have a look at some images, taken by Frank Murphy, of the trauma 12 of our club boats were put through by their owners not paying due respect to a Met Eireann NE Gale warning. Please respect the power of the sea and do not ignore such well flagged warnings in future - the Harbourmaster will accommodate all boats within operational requirements.