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â Join Us for an Exciting Trip to Peel Marina! â
â Join Us for an Exciting Trip to Peel Marina! â
Our Cruising Group invite captains expression of interest in a two night visit to Peel, Isle of Man.
Looking for an unforgettable boating adventure? Come along for a two-night visit to Peel Marina, Isle of Man, filled with stunning coastal views, great company, and a relaxing atmosphere!
We plan to muster outside the lock gates at 12 noon on Saturday the 24th of May.
We will then stay two nights and leave on Monday morning the 26th of May, as soon as the lock gates open, which will be around 12 midday.
It is the responsibility of every skipper to decide what time they should leave Dun Laoghaire and the specific route that they will take.
However, as a number of categories of boats are similar, many may wish to sail in lose company.
At this time, we are only looking for an expression of interest from captains/boat owners, so we can start the initial planning.
It is proposed to have a meeting of those considering or intending to take part, well before the trip to discuss options.
đ Dates:
- Muster: Saturday, 24th May at 12 noon (outside Peel lock gates)
- Stay: Two nights in Peel Marina
- Departure: Monday, 26th May at 12 midday (when lock gates open)
Please register your interest HERE
Time to look at your PFDs!
The Department of Transport has amended Marine Notice No. 32 of 2019 âPersonal Flotation Devices for Pleasure Craft and Personal Watercraftâ, in time for the new sailing season.
Now is the time to look at the requirements and regulations for the safe use of PFDs on our boats. It advises on buying a new PFD and on inspecting and servicing your existing one.
The marine notice is available on the Department of Transportâs website here
Attention All Boat Owners – Check Your Insurance!
It has come to our attention that some boat insurance policies do not provide cover for events and regattas outside your home club.
Now is the time to check your policy, and talk to your broker or insurance company.!
Irish Sailing has a useful note on the matter of insurance and racing at an event or regatta away from your home club. See more details here https://www.sailing.ie/News/id/12757
Many thanks
Susan Spain
Sailing Secretary
Club Moorings 2025 – Applications now open
The mooring application forms for the upcoming season are available for download here: Mooring-Application-Form-2025
Please make sure to return them together with the appropriate payment (including launch fee) by March 30th.
Lift-in will take place on Saturday 12th April 2025 weather permitting
29er Club programme March – April 2025
Programme details:
March 1: coach Johnny Flynn
March 8: coach William Walsh
March 15: Coach Nicola Ferguson
March 22: Coach Nicola Fergusson
March 29: Coach Ben O Shaugnessy
Double bill April 5 & 6: Coach Nicola Fergusson
April 21: pre-Youth nationals training: coach TBA
Please note that boats must be removed from the boatpark after training on the 6th to facilitate lift in and can return April 19th at the earliest.
April 12-19: RYA youth nationals in Pwehli: coach Thomas Chaix (please select in the products list below. Details to be advised to participants)
Costs:
FULL PROGRAMME (8 sessions): âŹ250/sailor
Partial programme (up to 5 sessions): âŹ180/sailor
Pay by session (must be booked 72 hours prior latest): âŹ45/sailor
Topper, RS Feva and ILCAs club training March-April 2025
Programme Details
March 1: Coach Ellie Cunnane
March 8: Coach TBA
March 15: Coach Sam Ledoux
March 22: Coach Ellie Cunnane
March 29: Coach Ella Dempsey
April 5: coach Ellie Cunnane
Please note that boats must be removed from the boat park after training on the 6th to facilitate lift in.
April 21-23: pre-Youth nationals training: Coach Nicola Ferguson
April 25-27: Youth nationals Coach Support (Support delivered by Nicola Ferguson)
Costs:
Full Programme (9 sessions): âŹ270/sailor
Partial programme (up to 5 sessions): âŹ180/sailor
Pay by session (must be booked 72 hours prior at latest): âŹ45/sailor
Youth Nationals Coach Support: âŹ120/sailor
Optimist Club Easter Programme 2025
Programme Details:
Optimists will be allowed back on the platform post lift in on Saturday April 19th
EASTER CAMP:
We will run an open group during the second week of the Easter break. The sailors selected to compete at the youth nationals will have their own programme.
Open group: 21-25 April
Youth nationals group: Clinic: 20-21 April
Youth Nationals Coach Support 23-27 April (coach on deck 4.5 days)