Coach Thomas Chaix travelled with two Irish 29er pairs to Grafham Waters in the UK over the weekend to compete at the Inlands. The two pairs competed in the 42 boats fleet. 8 races were sailed in 8 to 18 kts providing a range of conditions suiting all level of skills.
The Baltimore Spring Training Week 2019 takes place from Sunday 17th February to Friday 22nd February 2019, in the beautiful West Cork Village of Baltimore.
Registration for this top International Optimist Sailing Clinic is now open. To avail of the early entry discount enter today!
Entry Fee & Closing dates
You must be an IODAI member to enter. The IODAI membership fee of âŹ60.01 can now also be paid on IODAI.com
Mid-Term Laser Clinic 29th October â 2nd November
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We are fortunate to have two excellent local coaches head up the program: Conor OâBeirne will be running the 4.7âs and we have Nicole Hemeryck on the Radials. We intend grouping sailors to maintain a coach:sailor ratio of around 6 and expect to have around 3 groups in the 4.7âs and potentially 2 in the radials.
The program is designed for sailors who, at minimum, have competed in regional events (in any boat) and intend to participate in the regional laser circuit in 2019. The program will be managed by our coaches and they will be the first point of contact. The overall philosophy of the group is that it is sailor driven and not parent driven.
The program is open to all full and cadet members of either RIYC, RSGYC or NYC with boat parking paid.
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Option 1: Full-day Sunday coaching which is suitable for those who have competed in regional or national events either in a Topper or Optimist. Costs are âŹ244 for 9 days of coaching.
Option 2: Three quarter day Sunday coaching which is suitable for those who have not competed at regional or national events or who are new to the Topper class not having competed in other competitions such as Optimists.
Costs are âŹ180 for 9 days 3/4 day coaching sessions.
Dates for the Sunday coaching options above are: Sep 30, Oct 7, Oct 14, Oct 28, Nov 4, Nov 11, Nov 25, Dec 2, Dec 9
Clinics: Along with you Sunday coaching options you can also choose to participate in our two Clinics which will be run over two days and is facilitated by our International Coach Oliver Spensley-Corfield. The Clinics are open to all sailors. âŹ160 for the 2 Clinics or âŹ80 per clinic
The RYA Northern Ireland 29er Youth Nationals were raced in mixed conditions September 29-30, 2018 on Belfast Lough hosted by the Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club. This event also represented the third and final leg of the 29er Irish Triple Crown. The 29er is one of the fastest growing fleets in Ireland.
The windy conditions resulted in a display of high speed capsizes and tight battles with four different race winners over the five races. In the end, Leah Rickard and Luke Rickard with two bullets on the final day emerged as the 29er RYA NI National Champions.
NYCâs Sam Ledoux wins Munster Optimist Championship
Last weekend, around 15 NYC sailors across Senior, Junior and Regatta fleets headed West to Tralee Bay sailing club in Fenit to compete in the Munsters Championship - the last Irish optimist event of 2018. Six races took place over two excellent days of sailing. The first day was marked by choppy waves, heavy cloud, wind and rain but all groups managed well showing great determination and competitive spirit. Although the sun came out on day two, shifty winds and a westerly breeze was a challenge for the sailors. Senior fleet racing was extremely close and sailors battled for points until the end. Sam Ledoux managed to hold onto his place at the top of the table throughout the event, finishing in 1st place, beating NYC-HYC sailor Luke Turvey, who was hot on his heels, on countback. Fiachra McDonnell finished 4th and Hugh Turvey came 6th. Lauren OâCallaghan was second girl and came 13th overall. Ella Dempsey came 21st, Rachel Flood 25th and Clodagh Malone was 3rd in silver fleet and 29th overall.