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…
DetailsMichele 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…
DetailsMichele 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsWe are delighted to confirm that online entry to the 420 Ulster Championships is open. Entrants are strongly encouraged to use the on-line system as registration on the day will only be available in exceptional circumstances. The RYA in Northern Ireland have put together an excellent program for the weekend, which is part of their…
DetailsWe are delighted to confirm that Susan McNight will act as the key point of contact for the Ulsters. Susan can offer advice to anyone looking for accommodation and can be contacted at susanmcknight@btinternet.com or 07738390016. Ryan Seaton and Matt McGovern are coming to talk to sailors about their Olympic experience on Saturday evening. It would be…
DetailsWe are pleased to confirm that the dedicated website for the 2016 RYANI Youth Championships is now live and the on-line entry system is open. The Association are grateful to both the Royal Yachting Association Northern Ireland and Strangford Lough Yacht Club for hosting the 2016 Ulster Championships alongside the Youth Championships. Your attention is drawn to…
DetailsMichele Halpenny is organising coaching with Ross Killian on the weekend of 10th and 11th September in the NYC. This is a training weekend in preparation for the Ulsters 2 weeks later. Charge is €60 per person for the weekend (or €120 per boat). For further information or to book your place please contact Michele at…
DetailsTo follow all the action at the 2016 420 Irish Nationals please click here.
