South East Regatta in Arklow
Well, it may be a shrinking event but Wicklow still holds the key to overall success - another successful raid on Arklow by our Class 2 Fleet - well done guys 'n gals. Yet again we bring home (and retain) the South East Overall Club Trophy. See ISA snippet of info - http://www.sailing.ie/news/newsDetails.asp?id=2312
Meanwhile back at the ranch, Kerrie was holding the fort with visitors from all points of the compass, including 10 boats from Skerries SC - the bar takings were probably better than those achieved in Arklow. Another major vote of thanks to our ever dependable and friendly Bar Manageress on a busy Bank Holiday weekend. Will our new Wicklow Sailing Regatta come into being in 2009 to compliment Irelands' longest continuously running Festival? Move over South East Regatta - watch this space!
WSC Schullers
A tradition started back 15 years or so ago has become a fixture on the summer calendar for our Junior sailors and their parents - yes, its the Schull Schools International Regatta. Yet again, Garret Kinnane has flown the flag for WSC, getting 3rd place in the Gold Fleet - well done to all who made the journey - you do your club proud.
Sea Stallion of Glendalough
With a deadline of 9th Aug to be back in Roskilde, where a massive welcome home awaits them, our adopted Viking crew are hoping the weather behaves for their last few days on their return journey. Read
Wayfarer Easterns
WSC played host to another
set of visiting sailors over the weekend 26/27 July 2008 - the
Wayfarer Eastern championship. Unfortunately only 5 boats took part - we
provided prizes, an OOD, Barry O Sullivan ably assisted by Peter Shearer
and others - we didn't make money but honoured our end of the bargain.
Check out this link for more info. -
http://www.sailing.ie/news/newsDetails.asp?id=2309 Lets hope the Fireballs prove to be more successful.
Round Ireland 2008 - a major success
John Johnson, Dennis Noonan, Sean Flood and Henrik Heckmann and their respective teams of eager beavers delivered a wonderful event this year despite the adverse weather and lack of auxilliary sponsors and have maintained the high standards set in the previous race. The major success story was the new tracking system which brought our flagship event into homes across the planet and gave Wicklow Sailing Club a huge lift in its already well regarded international reputation. BMW have reaped the rewards for the efforts of a small band of volunteers and must be very pleased with the publicity achieved through our websites. We wish Evelyn Noonan well after her recent turn.
+353 87 2234863
+353 40467897
ISA News
Win a RIB
Competition
The ISA
Yachtsman Euromarine Rib Championship is open to teams from all ISA
Affiliated clubs and training centres. This boat handling competition
itself will consist of two water-based skills along with two land-based
competitions.
All elements of the competitions will be related to the use of a
RIB and marine-based general knowledge. The Winning Team will secure for
their organisation the 5 metre RIB Package valued at €22,500.
Full details of the competition are now available -
http://www.sailing.ie/dynamic/pdf/motorboat/National%20RIB%20Championship.pdf
CALLING ALL CRUISING CAPTAINS
One key topic aroises time and time again –
What is the ISA doing for those who go cruising? As a first step we
would like build a list of Cruising Captains around the country. We want
to know what you are currently up to in cruising matters – both sail and
motor.
We would also like to build a list of Cruising Captains around the
country. Does your organisation hold cruising events? Email us by return
and let us know if your club does or doesn’t? Email your Cruising
Captain’s details to Jennie
isanews@sailing.ie
If you don’t have a Cruising Captain, why not appoint one?
2009 ISA AWARDS
The ISA are looking for YOUR suggestions to expand our awards
ceremony for 2009. What / Who would you like the ISA to acknowledge in
boating in Ireland? We have our ideas but we need yours!
Contact Jennie with your ideas:
isanews@sailing.ie
SEAGO ISSUES LIFEJACKET SAFETY WARNING
Seago Yachting of Hailsham, Sussex, has issued a safety warning for its
Seago 150 and 175 Newton lifejackets, including the Junior Lifejackets.
Seago says these jackets may have a defect that could result in serious
injury.
http://www.sailing.ie/news/newsDetails.asp?id=2216
ISA NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2009
Burlington Hotel: 7th & 8th March 2009
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
ISA
NEWSLETTER
You can sign up for a weekly hit of sailing and boating news. It
will take 30 seconds, click on this link:
http://www.sailing.ie/news/newsletter_register.asp
Round Ireland
-Final Results available on our WSC and Race websites
Upcoming Events
Any ideas for Social Events in 2008 welcome
Junior Training 4 weeks - Aug 08
Fireball Championship Aug 30/31
BMW Round Ireland Prizegiving Nov 1st Grand Hotel
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 Sean or Kerry know. Catherine Malone is helping out with Entertainments - can you assist her efforts?
Wicklow Olympians
As a sporting organisation situated in Wicklow Town, we have been very ungracious in supporting other local sportspersons in their moment of triumph - what did your club do to acknowledge the Double All Ireland U-16 & 18 successes by WRFC, even though 7 or 8 of their panel are involved in our own club? Lets hope there is a more generous attitude for the endeavours in Beijing of local athletes Roisin Mc Gettigan, Fionnuala Britton and even Delgany based Tim Goodbody (sailing in the Finn class). We wish them well as they take on the Worlds finest.
National Sports Capital Funding
Renovation Issues
Our Committee passed, at reasonably short notice, the Club renovation proposals in early May so that all works could be completed in time for the Round Ireland. Unfortunately, one element was not thoroughly investigated - the new MDF covered wall - and has not been passed by the County Fire Officer. When our Commodore returns from his well earned rest in Portugal, after a hectic 6 months (esp. the last 2), consultations will be conducted with Fire Safety experts to see if we have a case to make (or not!). In the meantime, good counsel should prevail and matters allowed to take their course in the normal way - our club consists of well meaning volunteers, whose numbers are shrinking year on year, making it harder to get things done by our own endeavours as previous members often did.
Like all other concerned members, your correspondent looks forward to the return of all our club pictures, paintings, knot box, burgees and other intrinsic memorabilia to bring back the true character of our club and its relationship with the world around us. Lets hope wise heads prevail and all these contentious issues can be resolved amicably by our well meaning members.
Dept. of Transport Ships Registration Consultation
Any boat owners or intending boat owners should take a look at the Departments consultation document which is destined to be law in the not too distant future. It will affect all vessels greater than 7m LOA (and some below) and will pose technical and financial difficulties no doubt for owners in trying to comply with various aspects of their requirements. For older boats, how many will have Builders Certificates? If you have any queries or views on the issues raised in the document, raise them asap with the mandarins in the Department. Where has our Dept. of Marine gone to? Check it out here http://www.vesselregister.ie/english
On the road to recovery
Some of our members have been in the "wars" recently and we all wish Evelyn Noonan, Arthur Ingram and Norma Drew a speedy recovery from their set backs.
We had a visit recently from one of Wicklow Sailing Clubs greatest friends - David Wilding of the RWYC and his merry crew aboard Ocean Phoenix. He was met on the East Pier by Sean and Jonathon Flood with a bottle of Champagne and his crews eyes popped at the superb welcome afforded to them. Kerry followed up with a fine spread of nibbles washed down in good company by many of Davids Wicklow buddies. He is on the Chemo warpath for the 3rd time against the Big C and all his friends in WSC wish him a speedy recovery.
Condolences
We are sorry to report the passing of Arthur Ingrams mother, at the fine age of 96. May she rest in peace.
Next WSC Committee meeting:-
Friday 25th July 2008 8.30pm
With the Round Ireland successfully put to bed for another year, your Committee, with newly installed Acting Rear Commodore Sail Henrik Heckmann in situ, will be turning its eyes to the job of finishing the Clubhouse renovations and refurbishment.
Rear Commodore Sail
Your correspondent took the highly unpopular decision to stand down from the role of Rear Commodore Sail only a short while before the Round Ireland due to pressure on several fronts including exams, work, Government regulations and unfortunate interference in dealings with Wicklow Port Company regarding my river berth. Into the breach has stepped Henrik Heckmann as Acting RC Sail having cut his teeth in successfully organising the Cruiser racing section in 2007. We wish him well in his new role.