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Just a reminder of the arrangements for the weekend, which I hope you’re all looking forward to!

Railway Tavern Regatta: The Regatta will commence at 13.30 as scheduled. There will be some food available for us at the Railway Tavern at 4.30, where the prize giving will take place. Can I ask anyone who intends to go for food to be there at 4.30 sharp, as the Tavern has bookings for later and will need the tables.

Creek 7 and RNLI Fundraiser: A fundraising event has been organised for the RNLI (see earlier post). In order to facilitate this, we have brought forward the start of the Creek 7 Race to 14.30, with a finish at Spit (exact finish to be decided on the day). Boats can then join the cruise as they make their way from Dunree to Rathmullan as they wish.

A fundraising event in aid of RNLI has been organised on the Swilly this coming Sunday, 14th August by some of the local boatmen. Arrangements have been made for boats to assemble at Dunree Fort at 3.30pm and cruise back to Rathmullan with the RNLI Lifeboats.

Lough Swilly Yacht Club has been asked to support the event and we would encourage as many of our boats as possible to attend.

The racers among you will be aware that the Creek 7 race is scheduled for 3.00pm that afternoon. In order to facilitate participation in the Fund Raising Event, it is proposed that the Race will be moved forward to 2.30pm and will finish at Spit, so that boats can then join the boats on their way from Dunree.

Apologies for the late notice on this one, but the arrangements only became clear to me today. There is a poster with details on the gate of the marina, but I’m afraid I haven’t the technical know how to put it on the website.’

In any case, LSYC will continue our support of RNLI and a bucket for contributions will be available in the clubhouse on the day. Don’t forget the Lifeboat Regatta in a few weeks time!

I just want to say thanks to everyone for making it a great weekend, with a really enjoyable series of regattas. The problem with saying thanks to individuals is that you always end up leaving someone out, so apologies in advance if I have forgotten to mention you.

Special thanks to Jim and Charlie and their crews for organising the Fahan and Buncrana regatta – let me tell you, it’s not easy and it requires a lot fo forethought and preparation, not to mention a cool head on the day.

Thanks to Kieran, our sailing secretary, who kept me right throughout.

I also want to thank Robert for his work behind the bar, particularly on Saturday night. Also, a special thanks to Pat and Maureen Hassett, who spent a few hours on Thursday last replanting the flower troughs and cleaning around the front of the Clubhouse. The place looked well.

Thanks to all those who competed, skippers and crews, and congratulations to all winners.

LSYC is supporting Foyle Sailability at the Fahan Regatta this Saturday.

On Saturday night, we will hold a collection.

Tickets will be on sale for their ‘ 2016 Super Draw ‘, with great prizes to be won.

Please give generously to support this great local charity,

You will be enabling people living with disabilities, the opportunity to get on the water and enjoy everything sailing has to offer.

Foyle Sailability is an entirely voluntary charity, founded by members of Lough Swilly Yacht Club, Lough Foyle Yacht Club and Moville Boat Club in 2013.

It cannot function without the goodwill of our volunteers and contributions from local businesses and the community.

For more information give the Facebook page a ‘like’ and check out the new website : www.Foylesailability.org

Foyle Sailability’s next event is Friday 12th August 2016 , 11am – 3pm, Greencastle Pontoons.

For bookings or to volunteer contact : Foylesailability