As previously reported in Afloat.ie (see here for an interview with Tom), Tom Dolan plans to do his Round Ireland World Record attempt this week!

Based on the latest weathe forecast grids, the plan is to start on Wednesday 3 May around 0600 (exact time to be confirmed ) from the starting line in Dublin Bay.

The current weather forecast files show him returning to Dublin on Saturday early  morning.

You can follow Tom live  using this tracker. 

Tom will have a cameraman on-board who will not take part in any of the maneuvers or tactics but will be recording as much of the World Record attempt for a 1h long documentary which will be aired later in December!

Dear all,

This summer we are anticipating that there may be more demand than space available for parking of members boats at the Club.
This is an interesting challenge for us all and on the positive side is an indication of the great health and enthusiasm of the Club membership. All of us need to work together to help manage this issue in a manner that respects the many diverse activity groups within the Club.

All members wishing to park a boat (or more than one) on the Club platform for the summer should immediately carefully read the Platform Parking Request guidelines and procedure that are being implemented to manage the Club facilities this season.

THE PLATFORM WILL REOPEN FOR PARKING FROM SATURDAY 22nd APRIL - Please do not bring any boat back on the platform prior to this date

FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND TO APPLY FOR SUMMER PLATFORM PARKING FOR YOUR BOAT(S) PLEASE CLICK HERE

Carlow sailor and Olympian Finn Lynch won the prestigious Irish Sailing Sailor of the Year for the second year in a row,

along with Laura Dillon. Finn Lynch (National Yacht Club) was nominated

on the basis of his World Sailing number 2 in the world ranking,

and Laura for her wins at Cowes Week, Women at the Helm

and her representation of Ireland overseas.

SEE MORE OF THE NIGHTS WINNERS

The successful revival of the Dublin Bay Twentyone fleet, under Fionán De Barra and Hal Sisk, continues apace with plans to set up a new organisation “Sailors of Dublin Bay Twentyones” (the Sailors) underway and for which membership is now open.

The new organisation’s primary purpose is to attract and manage racing crew rosters for the fleet and cover the annual running costs for the fleet’s racing plans for the 2023 season and beyond.

The fleet is owned by the Dublin Bay 21-Footer Class Association and all restoration costs are, and will continue to be met by the association. However, the annual running costs are not sustainable for the Association in the long term, and this is where the “Sailors of Dublin Bay Twentyones” come into play. The membership fee to join will cost €500 per person for the full season which will cover racing entrance fees, insurance, running and maintenance costs.

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