Representing the Flying Fifteen class at the Helmsmans Championships in Lough Ree at the weekend David Gorman, with Chris Doorly crewing, reached the final and finished a credible 7^th overall in an extremely competitive fleet.

There were two flights of 8 boats on Saturday each with three races and the top three in each qualified for the final automatically. David had two thirds and an unfortunate retiral which meant he had to do the repechage qualifier on Sunday where there were two places in the final up for grabs. This he did by winning the race in very windy conditions.

The final was to be four short races but with the weather deteriorating only two were sailed. David got two fifths in the close racing but as the scores from Saturday were carried through he finished 7^th overall. A great achievement in a top class fleet of Olympians and national champions in a boat he was unfamiliar with.

Many thanks to the SB20 class for lending their boats.

The Deloitte sponsored Championship of Ireland for the Flying Fifteen class ended on Sunday with a sinew- stretching, gut busting race in the strongest wind of the weekend with thrills and spills on the top reach of the triangle!

However, by the time the last race started, the new National Champions had exited “stage left”. The speculation on Saturday night was that a 6th place in either of the two races on Sunday would be enough to see the host club’s Dave Gorman and Chris Doorly crowned National Champions. They duly made sure of their title by finishing in second place in the first race which was won by Charles Apthorp and Alan Green, their closest rivals. That meant they could retire to shore early, derig and enjoy an early shower before the balance of the fleet came in. Talking to Dave Gorman after the prize-giving, he admitted to being a bit nervous going out as they had to drop their rig on the Saturday night when the jib halyard was seen to be unravelling. Not the best of preparations for the last day of a regatta. 
Read the full report here
View the final overall results here
View & download photos of the event here

A fun and successful 2018 Laser Masters World Championships is nearly coming to a close at the NYC, with some great photo's of the event below.
Photos  by: Frank Burgess NYC Member

Our Club's End of Season fun race will take place on Thursday 6th September! The Race is open to all Yachts & Dinghies that are owned or helmed by a member of the NYC.

Entries are free of charge but we will use this social gathering to run a small fund raising campaign for the RNLI...
Booking for Sailing Supper (€28pp) essential! You can book a table on the online entry form or email catering@nyc.ie 

Download: NOR end of summer season 2018

Please register read the full post to register online

What has now become a established event in the calender the Facet Jewellers Trophy presented and donated by Pat Shannon took place over the weekend with a 17 strong fleet and was won by David Gorman & Chris Doorly (NYC). In warm conditions a sea breeze kicked in to give great sailing conditions. It generally paid to go right out of the strong incoming tide.    Read more