A gathering of 100 boats from around the world sailing along our wonderful coastline
Following the ethos of “The Gathering” the entire marine industry is holding hands to help make this event a success and The Cruising Association of Ireland and Irish Cruising Club are being a tremendous support.
Full spec is available in the Downloads section of the web-site, or contact Antoin MacGabhann for details.
CRUISING – THE GREAT ESCAPE
Saturday 26th January 2013 at Royal Ulster Yacht Club, Bangor
| PROGRAMME
09.30 |
Registration and coffee |
| 10.00 | Welcome and Introduction
John Taggart, Chair RYANI |
| 10.10 | The RYA’s Role
Gus Lewis, Manager Legal and Government Affairs, RYA |
| 10.50 | Technical Boat Preparation
Eugene Curry, Curry Marine Services, Dublin |
| 11.40 | Preparing our yacht
Bill McLaren, former Commodore, Ocean Cruising Club |
| 11.55 | Some solutions for a power-hungry boat
Adrian Bell |
| 12.10 | Questions and discussion on boat preparation |
| 12.30 | Lunch |
| 14.00 | Malin Waters
Frank McGrogan |
| 14.10 | Weather: whether to go?
Frank Singleton, retired professional meteorologist and cruising sailor |
| 14.40 | Scotch on the Rocks
Bob Bradfield, Antares Charts |
| 15.15 | Southern Ocean Vagrant – New Zealand to the Falklands
Bill and Jane McLaren, Ocean Cruising Club |
| 16.00 | Questions and discussion |
| 16.15 | Summary and close |
| Paul McSorley is offering a lift to anyone attending… |
The Mairead Trophy for Seamanship has not been awarded for many years, and the trophy is currently missing.
Would anyone know of its whereabouts or of its demise?
If so please contact Brendan Johnston
ebrendan@aol.com
Many thanks!
All 2012 prize-winners are requested to return their trophies as soon as possible to allow time for engraving before the Prize-giving Dinner.
Trophies may be left at any branch of Cables and Accessories for collection by Kieran, or may be delivered to William at The Watchtower, Fahan.
Brendan Johnston, Trophies Organiser
