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Topper Report for Early June
Topper Sailors keeping busy!
The Topper Group has had a busy few weeks on the circuit, with 2 events in the last 3 weeks.
Adam Irvin, James Fitzgerald and Ella Fitzgerald all travelled to Donaghadee on the last weekend in May for the Topper sprint, which is a very different format with lots of short races, allowing sailors to concentrate on improving their starts. All three NYC sailors finished in the Prizes, where James came 2nd and Adam came 3rd in the 5.3 fleet and Ella came 2nd in the 4.2 fleet.
The 3rd of the 1 day Traveller events was held on Sunday 9th June in fantastic sunny conditions for parents and good sailing wind for competitors in County Antrim Yacht Club in Whitehead. There were 38 sailors in the main fleet, 9 in the 4.2 fleet, and 5 in the a regatta fleet, a new initiative for sailors new to racing. Adam Irvin won the overall event, taking home the 1st Youth Male trophy, and Ella Fitzgerald came 3rd in the 4.2 fleet.
TY Programme 2019 -2020 Expressions of Interest
We have a packed full programme of activities planned jointly with the other Clubs of the waterfront for our TYs starting in September!
At this stage, we are seeking expressions of interest for the planned activities to help us organise dates, coaches, pricing etc etc...
So please help us by filling this online survey with your choices
The Volvo Dun Laoghaire to Dingle Race
EXCITEMENT BUILDS FOR NYCâS DUN LAOGHAIRE TO DINGLE RACE
The National Yacht Clubâs Volvo Dun Laoghaire to Dingle race starts on the dot of 6pm this coming Wednesday, when a record fleet of 45 boats will cross the start line just outside the harbour mouth.
The biennial event was founded by our late trustee, Martin Crotty and continues under the able chairmanship of Adam Winkelmann.
Topping this yearâs entry is the superyacht Wind Fall, which has been shipped across the Atlantic for the event by skipper Michael Cotter.
In the past the D2D entry was a mixture of cruisers and racers but on Wednesday the racing brigade will be to the fore.
Dubarry of Ireland Ladies’ Lunch – Saturday 13th July 2019
Ladies Lunch - Saturday 13th July 2019
Reception: 12.30pm
Tickets: âŹ40 to include a contribution to th RNLI
Join us for a fun afternoon, full of surprises and all for a great cause - the RNLI
Reserve your place: contact Louise or Tim 01 2805725
RNLI safety on the water Talk – Monday 17th June 2019
RNLI Safety on the water talk.
Monday 17th June 2019 at 8pm in NYC.
Calling all 13 â 16yrs NYC sailors.
20 places only.
Sunday Funday is back…!
Back by popular demand, we are now running a family fun day every Sunday from 1:30pm to 5:00pm.
Come along and try out our sailing boats, or why not take out a SUP or kayak!
We are also working on pricing, terms and conditions and skipper ability assessment procedure to release our new Club J80s to competent members for Funday Sundays...So not quite there yet but hopefully this will soon be an option as well...
For bookings this Sunday, please click here
Update on the Traveller Events in Blessington Sailing Club
The Dun Laoghaire Topper Group had another great day at the recent Traveller event held in Blessington Sailing Club on Sunday 12th May, with 12 sailors representing the Waterfront. There was a beautiful sunny and calm start to the morning, but the wind picked up enough for a good dayâs sailing on the water. Among the Prizewinners were 4 sailors from the NYC:
Adam Irvin, 3rd in Youth Male
Caoimhe Byrne, 3rd in Youth Female
Caoimhe Seymour, 2nd in Junior Female
Ella Fitzgerald, 3rd in 4.2 rig