Lough Swilly Yacht Club

Great news for sailing in the North West.

Robin Knox-Johnston has been in Derry City to announce that the final transatlantic leg of the next Clipper Round the World Race will finish and the final leg start from the city.

See report from BBC Northern Ireland

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-11001610

The Railway Tavern Regatta will be held this Saturday 21st August, start time 15.00 hrs, with reception and prize giving in the Railway Tavern at around 5.30pm after racing.

(HW 17:32)

Dinghy Regatta 24 July 2010

Senior Fleet:
1st James Sammon

Junior Fleet:
1st Stephen Doherty (The Children’s Trophy)
2nd Aoife & Roise McSorley

Fahan Regatta 31 July 2010 (3 Races)

IRC                                        Club Fleet
1st Chilli Padi                         Tempo
2nd Vivace                             Wild Cat
3rd Niamh                              Easy Rider

Spot Prizes:
Sportsmanship – Cruisin
Live Broadcasting – Leda (O/D)

Buncrana Regatta 1 August (1 Race)

IRC                                     Club Fleet
1st Leda                               Tethra
2nd Chilli Padi                      Tempo
3rd Vivace                            Easy Rider

Spot Prizes:
Gentlemanly behaviour on the line – Desperado
Novel demonstration of Spinnaker flying – Tethra

Rathmullan Regatta 2 Aug (1 Race)

IRC                                       Club Fleet
1st Chilli Padi                        Tempo
2nd Leda                               Magic Spell
3rd Niamh                             Easy Rider

Folk Boat – An Colleen Ban

Spot Prizes:
Longest Crossing of Finish line – Niamh
Furthest travelled Visitor – Tethra (Sligo)

Overall Prize (Sponsored by White Harte)

IRC Fleet – Chilli Padi
Club Fleet – Tempo

There are still some places remaining on the forthcoming ICC Assessment Course.

The International Certificate of Competency is recognised world-wide by yacht charter companies and in many countries is the minimum qualification required to charter a yacht abroad.

The theory and written assessment will be on Monday 9 Aug 2010 evening 1800hrs to 2200hrs, followed by a full day assessment on the water on Tuesday 2010 Aug 10.

The course cost is being shared between the participants and is likely to be between €165 and €300 max, depending on numbers and previous qualifications.

If you are interested, please contact Antoin MacGabhann for further details.

antoinmacg@gmail.com

+35374 93 51781 (home)

+35387 222 4068 (mobile)

Thanks

Antoin