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All Go for NYC Tom Dolan attempt at the ‘Solo Round Ireland Record’
As previously reported in Afloat.ie (see here for an interview with Tom), Tom Dolan plans to do his Round Ireland World Record attempt this week!
Based on the latest weathe forecast grids, the plan is to start on Wednesday 3 May around 0600 (exact time to be confirmed ) from the starting line in Dublin Bay.
The current weather forecast files show him returning to Dublin on Saturday early morning.
You can follow Tom live using this tracker.
Tom will have a cameraman on-board who will not take part in any of the maneuvers or tactics but will be recording as much of the World Record attempt for a 1h long documentary which will be aired later in December!
RS Feva Pre-Summer 2023 – Programme for Racers
3 upcoming on the water support coaching and pre-events clinic to choose from for the racier RS Fevaists!!
6th & 7th May RS Feva Easterns : âŹ80 per boat for on the water coaching support & Optional Club boat charter (additional âŹ80) for this event: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
13th & 14th of May : pre-UK Nationals Clinic with Thomas Chaix (âŹ95 per boat): CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
26th to 30th May : UK nationals on the water coaching support -> CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Racing Optimists Pre-Summer 2023 Training
Programme Details:
2 groups:
Opi performance: MAIN FLEET / Opi Development: REGATTA RACING
Training Sunday afternoons 1.30 - 5pm.
5 Sessions: 30-04, 07-05, 14-05, 28-05, 04-06
Individual session booking: 35EUR
Full programme: 120EUR
RS Feva Pre-Summer 2023 Club Coaching Programme
RS Feva Sunday Afternoon coaching
30th April Feva Coaching session 1
28th of May Feva Coaching session 2
4th of June Feva Coaching session 3
Individual session booking for Feva Coaching session 1, 2 & 3: âŹ35 each
Full programme of 3 Feva Coaching sessions: âŹ90
Charter boats (x3) available at âŹ90 extra - only for people signing up to the full programme.
Time:13:00-16:30
Friday Night Junior Summer Racing Series 2023, jointly organised by the Dun Laoghaire waterfront club
Friday Night Junior Racing will be starting on 5th May until 30th June â running for 9 Fridays.
The Organising Authorities are: RSGYC (May 5th, 12th, 19th), RIYC (May 26th and June 2nd & 9th) and NYC (June 16th, 23rd and 30th).
This is a great way to gain racing experience and have fun at the same time
There will be two races each evening in the harbour and it will have sailors from all waterfront clubs.
The series is available to those under 19 on 1st January 2023 and is for Optimists, Toppers, Lasers (radial and 4.7), PYs (single and 2-handed), and RS Fevas.
Barbecue and prize-giving will take place on the final day of racing â Friday 30th June in the NYC.
Download: Junior Series NOR 2023
Download: Dun Laoghaire Junior Series 2023 SI's
RESULTS: Click Here
View Entries: Click Here
Adult Pre-Summer 2023 Laser & RS Aero Coaching Sessions – Sunday Mornings
The NYC is staging Laser & RS Aero coaching for adults of all ability (from new or returning to sailing to experienced sailors) on Sunday mornings.
The course is limited to 12 participants on a first come first served basis
Dates: Sundays 7th, 14th, No Training on the 21st, 28th May & 4th, 11th, No Training on the 18th, and 25th June 2023.
Time 10 a.m. to 1.p.m.
Head Coach: Conor Gorman / James Delaney
Costs: âŹ180 for the 6 weeks or âŹ35 per session(s)
You must have access to or own your own boat
Laser (ILCA 4 and 6) Junior Spring 2023 Club Training Programme
Programme Details
4 Saturday afternoons: 29th April, 6th May, 13th May and 27th May
3 hour session with briefing and debrief â 1pm arrival, rigged and ready for 1.30 â 4.40pm
âŹ100 pp for the 4 sessions or âŹ35 per session
Coach: Conor Gorman