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Lake Garda 2.4 mR World Championships 2025

Lake Garda 2.4 mR World Championships 2025

The 2.4mR World Championship was held at Malcesine, Lake Garda from 9-12 October with 55 competitors.

For the first 3 days racing was held in the afternoon after the southerly wind filled in with the wind still very light for most of the racing. The most number of races and the overall event was won by Jeff Linton from USA, despite receiving a black flag disqualification (along with myself and a big chunk of the fleet) on the seventh race.

Megan and Urs finished second and third. On the final day of racing we started at 9am to catch the wind before it died as it always does at midday.

The wind was a good bit stronger and it was a lot choppier. Someone remarked to me afterwards that was the Garda everyone is always talking about.

Megan got a second and a first and ended up tied on points with Jeff, but Jeff won the event as he had more first places.

I finished 41st with my best races being 22, 23, 25 and 27. It was a great event to be part of and a great learning experience and I am looking forward to next year.

Patrick Hassett

21 Oct, 2025 | 1 min read

Patrick Hassett – 2.4mR Worlds

Patrick Hassett – 2.4mR Worlds

We would like to wish Patrick Hassett the very best of luck as he travels to Lake Garda for the 2.4mR World Championships which are being hosted at Fragile Vela Malcesine in conjunction with World Sailing . 

The event from 7th to 12th October has an entry of over 60 participants  who will have a series of 11 races  over four days and we hope that all Patricks  consistent training throughout the Summer will serve him well !

03 Oct, 2025 | 1 min read

Cruising Group -Diary Dates

Cruising Group -Diary Dates

Two dates for your diary.

Friday 17 of October 2025; Cruising group AGM and sailing supper.

This will follow the usual format, with the AGM starting around 6:30 PM, followed by the supper at 8:00 PM.  Anybody who has any particular issue they would like to have discussed, please let me know so I can include it in the agenda.

The agenda will include such issues as a cruising program for 2026, a training program, sailing supers and fireside chats over the winter, etc. 

After two years serving as chair, I propose to stand down at the AGM .  I intend to propose Andrew Collins who has agreed to take over.

If there's somebody willing to 2nd him that would be nice. I would also highlight that if there are any other nominations for chair, please let me know prior to the AGM.

Edel has agreed to put together a pamphlet of stories/narratives for the sailing supper, so please let her have any photos you have, together with a brief outline of any trip or journey you undertook during the year, by Friday 10th October at the latest.    Email: admin@nyc.ie

Thursday 6th of November 2025. Sailing supper; Pat Lawless.

You will remember that it was Pat Lawless, who kicked off the rejuvenation of the cruising group two years ago, with his talk about his involvement in the 2022 Golden Globe race.

Known colloquially as “the “race from Mad Men” this involves a single-handed nonstop race around the world in boats under 36 feet, with technology that had to have been in existence in 1968, the date the first ever Golden Globe race.

He was doing quite well in the 2022 race but had to retire in Cape Town due to gear failure.  He has been approved as a participant in the 2026 race.

I would appreciate a large attendance as he merits support as the only Irish man in the race. He may also, if he completes the course, become the first Irishman to sail single handily around the world nonstop.

The below link will allow you to book for one or both events.

All tickets must be booked in advance through the form; we cannot accept verbal bookings.   If you need assistance with booking, please contact Edel in the office.

Book Here

Regards, Frank

01 Oct, 2025 | 2 min read

Mark O’Connor – Mini Transat

Mark O’Connor – Mini Transat

Storm Gabriele, currently approaching the Portuguese coast, is proving to be particularly violent. Classified as Category 4, it ranks among the most powerful hurricanes of the year. With gusts reaching 60 knots and waves between six and eight meters, this weather system is comparable to Storm Ciaran, which swept across France two years ago.

Given these conditions, the Race Committee, in agreement with the event organizer, has decided to cancel the first leg. Gabriele is expected to hit the area as early as Saturday, allowing competitors still at sea to seek shelter under safer conditions.

Emmanuel Versace, organiser of La BoulangĂšre Mini Transat, explains this decision:
"The weather situation is very clear, and the storm promises to be devastating. Our priority is the safety of the competitors as well as the support boats. By warning them today, they have time to take shelter in good conditions. We are working with the ports on site so that they can best accommodate them. Â»

Boats are currently heading to the Spanish and Portuguese coasts seeking shelter 

Race management have made contact with Mark and he intends to dock in Cascais -this is approx 190nm from Marks current position he is currently making 3 kts so a long slog. 

We will be keeping watch and will update later 

Grainne Corrigan is further north and more likely heading to Porto not confirmed as yet 

Stage 2 set to start on schedule October 25th Santa Cruz de La Palma → Saint-François (Guadeloupe)

26 Sep, 2025 | 2 min read

Look After Your Property!

Look After Your Property!

We ask all members to please be mindful of your belongings and property around the club and boat yard.

  • Do not leave valuables unattended or unsecured.

  • Ensure the gate is locked behind you when entering or leaving.

  • Lock your bike securely.

  • Store and secure your boat properly.

  • Take all your gear with you when leaving.

Please note: Any items left unattended or unsecured are at the owner’s risk. The club accepts no responsibility for loss or damage.

23 Sep, 2025 | 1 min read

Early Kitchen Close

Early Kitchen Close

Dear Members, 

Due to a large dining room function tomorrow Saturday 13th, brunch service will finish at 12.45, with no lunch service available in the bar.

Soup and pastries will be available all day.

Normal dinner service will resume at 5.30pm

12 Sep, 2025 | 1 min read

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