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Following on from the success of the keynote speakers in previous years, ICRA is pleased to announce that the keynote speakers for this yearâs conference will be:
Michael Boyd â Admirals Cup Team
Cillian Dickinson & Louis Molloy â J24 World Champions
Pamela Lee â Offshore Racing Specialist
All members are invited to attend the ICRA AGM which will take place at the Royal Saint George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin on Saturday 7th February 2026.
Please note that the AGM may be recorded. The AGM will include a vote for a new Committee.
For further details on the Annual Conference and AGM and to register, PLEASE CLICK HERE
22nd Jan, 29th Jan, 4th Feb. 19.00 Royal Irish Yacht Club
Sailing is a self-policing sport. When an incident between boats cannot be resolved on the water a group of experienced sailors with knowledge of the rules is called upon; the protest committee.
Clubs in Dublin Bay have a long tradition of protests being heard by active club members, often assisted by a qualified Irish Sailing Judge. These sessions will present the essential rules needed to understand incidents on the water and decide if a rule has been broken.
The series of 3 evening sessions are open to any sailor who wishes to volunteer for protest committees in their club or at events. This is not a recognised Irish Sailing Course, but participants who follow the sessions assiduously should have a level of rules knowledge to pass the Irish Sailing pre-entry test to train as a Regional Judge.
These sessions are free of charge. Participants will be expected to have a copy the 2025-2028 rule book (available for purchase at the session.
For more details please contact:
Gordon Davies
gordonwilliamdavies@gmail.com
086 150 1220
Women on the Water warmly invite all women sailors and volunteers to join us for supper on Friday, 6th February, at the National Yacht Club.
Come along for a relaxed evening of good food, conversation, and community.
Weâd love to see you there!