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You’re Invited!

LSYC Night At The Races
This Saturday 6th May Lough Swilly Yacht Club 7.45 pm – Doors open Everyone is welcome – it would be great to see you all there for a great night’s craic [🎉]
Proceeds raised on the night will help fund the construction of 2 wells in rural Ethiopia. These wells will bring clean, safe water to hundreds of families, making a life-changing difference! All proceeds are going to this specific project in the Wolisso region of Ethiopia – in two very remote villages.
Some people were asking where they can donate if not available on Saturday night – you can do so by clicking this link below to our online fundraiser: LSYC Night At The Races Fundraiser (paypal.com)<www.paypal.com/pools/c/8TC8QuQasK>
Thank you so much to the LSYC and all its members for all the support so far, with your help, we have now raised over £10,000, which is just fantastic, our target is £12,000 so we are getting very close! 🙂
A special thanks to our race business sponsors:
Wafer Ltd. – Neil Doherty

Crana Engineering George O’Hagan

McGinleys Furniture Jack McGinley

Four Star Pizza Ciaran Bradley

Cable & Accessories – Kieran McAllister

Fahan Marina – Nancy

Harbour Coleraine _ Lisa – Harbour Master

McCollam Marine – Joseph McCollam

Dohertys Bakery – Lawrence Doherty

Centra Clonmany – Joe Joyce
Raffle prizes-

1st Prize: £250 Hastings Hotel Voucher

2nd Prize- WaveRides VHF course(only pay cert fee) & Sunday Lunch for 2 at the Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana, County Donegal

3rd Prize – €50 meal voucher for The Red Door, Fahan, A voucher for Sky Salon ‘Eye Package’ (brows & lashes wax & tint) & a bottle of wine
Thanks again [❤️] Lilies OntheLough Ps. Free finger food will be provided Night At The Races<www.facebook.com/events/177065551847398/?__cft__[0]=AZVrDu_G_tI0uB5dO9sxFRz6AbyalDiO4KsuO34QyxWInyBNoKKc5oaz8obqeVo7opCEGymYWkXxF4Lrea9JN8Gc9MPP7ICOfBK5VnM-arHng78zD08FJ1baLImn5jj81DD6ZFCODfrNKQLRvc-LawQXqMLJBhpybJeRffSBHC-eiBfRAc4P5xztGQ8xZMVMLHI&__tn__=-UK-R> [😋]

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Early Bird Membership Discount

Hi Folks
Just a reminder to anyone who wants to avail of the 10% early bird discount for this years club membership to get their fees paid by this Sunday, 30th April.
Any newly joined members can contact our treasurer, Paul Mc Sorley on mcsorleypaul@gmail.com if unsure of their fee.
Payments can be done via bank transfer or in cash in the clubhouse after this weekends races.

Opening day race & Opening day lunch

Folks
Just a reminder about this weekend coming. On Saturday evening we have our opening day race kicking off at the starting line at Fahan 18.00.
On Sunday we have our opening day lunch in the clubhouse with doors opening at 1.30 and food being served from 2.00. Could anyone who is attending the opening day lunch and not confirmed their attendance please forward names to myself on 0860819415 as caterer needs confirmed numbers by Thursday morning. Food is priced at €15 per head🤙
Jack

Race Declaration Form

All,

An updated race declaration form is now available for download. Skippers can print the form, 2 pages per A4 sheet.

This form must be used going forward. All fields must be completed for all series races.

NOTE: An OD’s result(if an OD is appointed) will take precedent over a self declared time. Skippers will be advised of the appointment of an OD prior to the start of the race.

Online form also available here.

Any further enquiries please contact the sailing committee.

2023 Club Handbook

All,

The copy of this years handbook will be available to members over the coming weeks. You can collect a copy from the clubhouse post racing on 15th, 16th of April and 22nd April. The book can also be collected at the opening day lunch on 23rd April.

Regards