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It’s that time again! We are on the countdown to our final official Foyle Sailability date – 7 August from 12-3pm in Greencastle (on the water).

I’m sure that you will all agree that we have enjoyed a very successful season and we intend to continue this right to the end.

As always we cannot function without the goodwill of our volunteers (and good weather) and we have been so lucky with both to date.

Can you let us know if you are available to help out on the 7th August from 11am sharp to approx 4pm (this is also the first day of Greencastle regatta, with blessing of the fleet on this day)

We would appreciate if you could respond by Friday morning (31st July) 10am with whatever time you can offer us, as we are planning to meet then to try and finalise arrangements.

Many thanks as always,

Karen McCormick

086 3871880

Foyle Sailability [foylesailability@gmail.com]

 Whether sailing or on shore, please come along to the Lifeboats Regatta on Saturday, and support our local Lifeboat Station.

Sailors: Entry Fee 5 euros per person (except juniors)
Non-Sailors: Donation on the day.

Race start is 11:00, and tea with sandwiches and buns will be served around 3pm in the Clubhouse. Representatives from the Lifeboats will be present, and if we are lucky, Derek Bullivant, Buncrana Lifeboat Station’s brand new Shannon Class lifeboat may be in the marina for members to take a look.

Donations of a loaf of sandwiches or cakes will be welcomed on the day from any members who wish to make a contribution.

 

 

 

Due to miserable windy weather, Moville Club has postponed their dinghy event on Saturday, and will reschedule the date.

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Notice of Race

• The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in the racing rules of sailing 2013-2016
• Any rule(s) amendments or changes will appear in full in the sailing instructions on the morning of registration

Registration schedule

• Entry fee: €20 per boat
• Registration: Saturday the 18th of July from 0900-1030
• Open to all classes of dinghy
• Sailing instructions will be available at registration
• Racing to commence at 11am for both adults and juniors. Lunch Break at 13.30.

Disclaimer of liability Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk. · The organising authority will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during, or after the event Further information · Light lunch will be provided on pier by social committee · Any further information please contact Daniel Gallagher 0044 772 046 4085 or Kim Banks 00353 862235697