Lough Swilly Yacht Club

Congratulations to Faustina X for a stunning performance at the Melmore Rally, winning the IRC race to the bar and taking the coveted Commodores Examination prize………………… showing just what having three "Yachtmasters" and two astute ladies on board can achieve!

Special mention to Magic Spell for winning the Club race to the bar and for an impressive welcome for the Commodore – not only the suits, but an extensive array of sugary concoctions – the adjudicating panel accepted that this was not an inducement aimed at the younger members of the visiting party!

Thanks go to all boats for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to the Commodore’s family on the evening.

Antoin
LSYC Commodore

Race Results:
IRC Class
First – Faustina X
Second – Chilli Padi
Third – Niamh

Club Class
First – Magic Spell
Second – L’Escargot

Third – Ladyhawk

Weather looking good for Melmore this weekend, 1100am start Saturday.
This year to succeed in the Commodore’s Inspection you will need to excel in knowledge of a broad range of sailing, club and Lough Swilly topics. More to follow………….. ……………specific subject areas to be examined will be announced as soon as practicable after the race start on Saturday.

The Gathering Cruise Kinsale Welcome Festival Night, Wednesday 24th July, is a big night out in celebration of our coastline. If you can’t make the cruise then coming to the Kinsale party is a must for any sailor passionate about the coastline. The ISA welcome you to join in the celebrations and share the festivities with the visiting overseas and Irish Gathering Cruise crew.

Norman Kean, editor of the ICC Sailing Directions, will welcome you to the Cruising grounds of West Cork and the adventurous sailor Jarlath Cunnane, of Northabout, will be there to tell a tail or two of his amazing travels north. Welcome drinks, a spectacular spread of artisan foods to delight you, fun prize giving and live entertainment are all included in the nights festivities.

Bring your family and friends – Adult tickets €50, Under 15’s €25. Available from the ISA events web store (register to the site before you purchase) or call Gail on 086 2214724 or the ISA office on 01 280 0239.

More details are available on The Gathering Cruise Kinsale Welcome Festival pagehttp://www.thegatheringcruise.ie/Itinerary/KinsaleWelcomeGatheringFestivalNight.aspx

Don’t hesitate to get in touch if you would like any further details.

Yours

Gail MacAllister

ISA Regional Development Officer – southern region

Our Women on Water race and Midsummer BBQ raised €190 for Action Breast Cancer. Well done to all who participated, with thanks to Peter Lawrence for providing burgers and baps and to Wendy, Pamela, Aideen and Deirdre for salads.

The above event is being hosted by Lough Foyle Yacht Club and may be of interest to GP14 sailors. Registration starts on Friday night July 26th. Sailing will be starting at 12 midday on Saturday 27th and 11.00am on Sunday 28th.