Obviously this fest of democracy has knock on affects! Now everyone wants to have their say!
I have been advised by the Sailing Secretary that It appears that the democratic will of those taking part in the Melmore Race on Saturday is that both fleets start at 10.00am.
Apologies for any confusion!
Hoping for a good turnout for the Melmore Race and Commodore’s Inspection.
HW is approximately 10.15, so the arrangements will be as follows:
All yachts as usual to take their own time and text to Kieran on +44(0)7808 206107 asap after the finish.
All being well, the Commodore’s Inspection will commence at approximately 19.00.
Please see below an email I received from the Loughs Agency about the Clipper Race:
“As the Clipper crew’s make their way to New York before crossing the Atlantic Ocean to the Foyle, I wanted follow up on the last email I sent about the Foyle Maritime Festival.
This is the third time the Clipper race has visited Derry-Londonderry and the hospitality and warmth exuded by the locals has made it an exciting and fitting climax after the final ocean crossing in the 40,000 nautical mile circumnavigation. The Foyle Maritime Festival is centred around the stopover and will run from 9 – 17 July and promises to be even bigger and better than ever before. We hope to see you here, enjoying the music, food and the craic!
Below is confirmation on the berthing rates for the Foyle Marina during the Festival
Sunday 10th July to Wednesday 13th July.
· Free berthing for visiting boats
Wednesday 13th to Monday 18th July.
· £10 per night for vessels less than 10 meters
· £15 per night for vessels 10-15 meters
· £20 per night for vessels greater than 15 meters
You can book at berth through Foyle Port at www.foyleport.com and find out more about the Foyle Maritime Festival athttp://www.foylemaritimefestival.com.
Book your berth early to avoid disappointment! Less than 30 days to go!”
We at Lough Swilly Yacht Club would like to wish Ritchie Fearon all the best for the Round Ireland Race which starts this Saturday. I am sure he will have the support of all sailors in the northwest.
He skippering the yacht KATSU and is joined by Sean McCarter ,,,A formidable Team!
You can follow progress on the race at: http://roundireland.ie/wp/.
Brendan Johnston
Commodore
The weather forecast is looking pretty good for the midsummer barbecue on Saturday. High water is at 6.18pm. so the plan is to leave the marina at approximately 4.00pm, in time to be ashore at Macamish, light barbecues, cook and be eating around 6.00pm.”
Anyone who want to get back that night can then get back into the marina up until about 8.30pm, depending on your draft. Of course, the “stopouts” can stay all night, if they choose and get back in the morning.
Please bring your own barbecue, together with the food and drink you need!
