ROSS KILLIAN WRITES: I am delighted to confirm that the 420 Academy will be in operation again for the Winter of 2016/2017 and into the Spring. Overview: The main aim of the ISA 420 Academy for this period will be to get an opportunity to train in better climate than what we get in Ireland…
Notice of Race and Online Entry are now available for the 7th edition of the Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta which will celebrate 200 years of Dun Laoghaire harbour 1817 – 2017. All Entries received and paid for in full by 31st December 2016 will automatically be entered into a ‘Super Early Bird Prize Draw‘ and…
A message from Timothy Goodbody, Chairman Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta 2017 I have great pleasure, on behalf of the four waterfront clubs, inviting you to join us for the 2017 Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta for a wonderful programme of racing and fun ashore. We are following our well proven format of four days racing, varied…
We are delighted to confirm that the Schull training camp will take place at the Fastnet Marine Outdoor Training Centre during the mid-term break in February next year. Sailors and their parents are asked to note the following: Registration will take place on the afternoon of Sunday 19th February. A welcome briefing will be held at…
We are delighted to confirm the calendar for 2017 for both Irish and International events: Month Date Country Event Location Feb 20th – 24th Ireland Schull Mid-term Training Schull Mar 18th – 19th UK Inland Championships Rutland Apr 1st – 2nd UK Spring Championships Hayling 29th – 23rd Ireland Irish Youth Nationals Ballyholme May…
The committee are delighted to publish the selection guidelines for participation in the team for the 2017 420 Junior European Championships in Lake Garda. In redrafting the guidelines the committee have given careful consideration to all of the views expressed at the A.G.M. and thanks all members and their parents for their contributions. Planning has…
Michele Halpenny reports: Twelve 420 teams took part in our mid-term clinic in Dun Laoghaire. We had a variety of wind strengths over the 3 days. The first day was very light but the coaches still managed to get a few races done in the afternoon. On the second day, cold north easterly winds blew…
Michele Halpenny has advised that the mid-term coaching in Dunlaoghaire is now full.
Michele Halpenny reports: The 420 Ulsters 2016 took place at Strangford Lough Yacht Club on 24th/25th September. 11 teams competed in a very windy event. Racing was cancelled on the Saturday due to the storm; however, the sailors got in 3 races on Sunday in gusty weather with wind speeds up to 25 knots. Juliette…
The National Yacht Club in DunLaoghaire will be running an open 420 clinic on 31st October, 1st November and 2nd November coming. Cost will be €90 per sailor for the 3 days. If you would like to attend, please contact Michele at mhalpenny@me.com. To ensure correct coach numbers we need to know final numbers by…