Newsletter July 2006
Dalkey Island Picnic
There will be a dinghy sail to Dalkey Island for a picnic on Sunday July 9 weather permitting.
Meet at container at 12pm. Places are limited so please let Colm know if you plan to sail.
SID T-Shirts 2006
Last year there was a lot of interest in the t-shirts, so we've decided to organize another batch. You can see last years models in the t-shirt gallery on our website: http://sailingindublin.ie/tshirts.shtml.
We've decided to change the design and style slightly, for this batch and we're going to use an embroidered design this time.
The t-shirts will be the same style as last year and will be available in a women's fit and a men's fit (the t-shirt gallery shows the two styles). The sizes are small, medium, large and x-large. The colour scheme for this batch will be a Navy with a light blue logo. The hats will be a navy heavy cotton, adult fit and with a brass buckle at the back.
We have been able to get a good price for a combined order of t-shirt and hat, of only €20 for the two.
If you are interested in buying a t-shirt and hat, please email Eamonn with the size and the quantity you require.
These can only be purchased in batches so re-ordering will not be possible. Please let Eamonn know as soon as possible if you want to be included.
New Web Address
Time to update your favourites...We have set up a new web address with an IE domain http://sailingindublin.ie to replace the existing TK site. The TK address still exists and will redirect you to the IE site.
Thanks to Gary for all his work on this.
Statsraad Lehmkuhl
Norway’s largest sailing ship, and the worlds largest three masted barque the Statsraad Lehmkuhl will berth at No. 5/6 Berth, Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, Dublin on the weekend of 15/16 July. www.lehmkuhl.no
Please let Bryan know if you are interested in visiting this ship, he may be able to organize a guided tour if there is enough interest.
Fireball Open Day
There
will be a Fireball "try out" day in the George on Sunday the
16th July
at 2pm. It's an opportunity to try out a fireball and meet sailors
from the class, with a view to sailing fireballs in the future.
Contact Ralph if you are interested
NYC Regatta
Congratulations to Nicola on winning the PY class on Magno 2661, and to Elma & Guido winners of the 420 class on Golden Wonder in a split tie from Nigel and Brenda on Ita. Also taking part were Martina, Annette, Ralph and Niamh in a record SID entry of five boats.
Unfortunately Nicola's champagne was given to a boat that finished second last in a triumph of disorganization by the NYC race committee. At least the strawberries were good.
RIYC Regatta
The RIYC regatta was scored on scratch for some strange reason. Sidney & Annette finished second on Magno 2661 with 2 second place finishes. (They would have won overall on PY). Brenda & Guido raced on ITA, but had to compete with the full fleet of the 420 Nationals which used the regatta as part of their championship. The Ruffian also had its first race outing with Damien, Eleanor, Peter and Robert on board.
RyStG Regatta
Congratulations to Sheenagh & Nigel finished 3'rd over all on ITA in a big PY fleet of 18 boats. Also competing were Robin and Nicola. The Ruffian was back for more action with Aidan, Bryan, Damien and Jessica.
This was the last "Dun Laoghaire" regatta for this season. In all 22 members took part in the regattas, well done to everybody involved.
Membership
We need more members especially if buying a second boat is to be a viable option.
Why not bring your friends for a taster session for just e20, No experience required for ruffian sailing.
There are some wetsuits in the container that can be borrowed for dinghy sailing (some previous experience required)
Cearbhall Daly
Chairperson