We now enclose a copy of the 420 flyer prepared by the ISA to promote the class. It would be great if all members could circulate this to your fellow sailors and club members and also display on your Junior notice board. If you have a 420 class captain, please let them know or ask…
We are delighted to publish the final results for the Munster Championships. Well done to Douglas Elmes and Colin O’Sullivan who came first in Gold and Rob Talbot and Cathal Mahon who came first in Silver. With 15 boats on the water – many of them newcomers to the fleet – this has been a…
The ISA have reduced the asking price for 3 2012 Nautivela 420s used by our Academy sailors as their 2nd boat abroad. The price of €3,500 is now reduced to €2,950. Specification: • 2012 Nautivela hull • Superspar Mast • Selden Boom & Spinnaker pole • Practic collapsible trolley • Cover • Sails not included…
Douglas Elmes and Colin O’Sullivan have won the ISA Youth Sailors of the Year for 2015 at the ISA Award ceremony yesterday – 4th February. This is great recognition for the huge achievements of this crew during 2015 at the ISAFs, Kiel Week, Worlds and Junior Europeans together with the excellent results secured both at…
Howth Yacht Club‘s Douglas Elmes (17) and Colin O’Sullivan (16) have won a bronze medal for Ireland at the World Youth Sailing Championships that concluded in Malaysia today. The Irish National Champions sailed a consistent series in the 420 dinghy that saw them edge out a top Australian pairing in the closing stage of the nine race regatta to…
Good luck to Doug and Colin heading to Malaysia in two days time and also to fellow team members Aisling Keller and Liam Glynn representing the Laser class. Ross Killian will accompany our four Irish sailors to the 2015 ISAF Youth Worlds. http://afloat.ie/sail/youth-sailing/item/30903-irish-sailors-ready-for-isaf-youth-worlds-competition
HYC will be running a 420 training weekend on November 21st and 22nd, open to all 420 sailors. This is a great opportunity to prepare for the UK End of Seasons or the Kinsale Christmas regatta. Alistair Kissane is confirmed as coach for the weekend together with an assistant coach. Fees are €100 for the…
4 Irish sailors travelled to Maubisson in France, over the October break. There were 98 420s racing as well as other classes. The 420 fleet sailed a total of seven races over the four day event. Light conditions dominated in beautiful autumn sunshine. On the first day, racing was abandoned due to lack of wind. However,…