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Fireball Leinsters at HYC next July |
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Fireballs in action - Photo: Ob2 Photography
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HYC is delighted to be hosting the 2010 Fireball Leinster Championships. This is the first high-performance dinghy event HYC has run in a considerable time. Our new hard standing area and improved slipway, along with the professional race management and excellent on-shore facilities should prove to be a hit with the Fireballs.
The services of our very own International Race Officer, David Lovegrove have been retained. Ex-Fireballer himself, David and his team will oversee the best Howth has to offer over the weekend of 17th and 18th July.
It is hoped that the success of the event will encourage the Fireball Class and other dinghy classes to return to Howth for future events and encourage the growth of dinghy sailing in our club.
Fireball Website >>
Emmet Dalton
Ed ... Roy Dixon built the first Fireball in Ireland.
It was No. 38, Kontiki IV
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Rating Certificates for Cruiser Racing |
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Cruiser Class owners who plan to compete in Open Events this year should apply for IRC and ECHO rating certificates to the ISA now.
See ISA Website
Note that boats who only receive an ECHO cert from the ISA just before an Open Event (such as the Lambay Races) carry a penalty until a performance history (3 - 4 races) is established.
Brian Turvey
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The Tiger Crew at the Class 1 Dinner
Tiger collected plenty of silverware in IRC ....
Lighthouse Bowl - Series 1
Toughnut Cup - Series 2
Crown Cup - Series 3
Comanche Raider Cup - Mini Series
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HYC Launch Club Dinghy Scheme |
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The Pico Class
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Would you like to contribute towards the development of junior sailing in Howth?
Howth Yacht Club is launching a drive to encourage more young people to take up sailing, through the acquisition of a number of dinghies that will be available to new (and existing) members to use for club coaching.
HYC Dinghy Scheme Details >>
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ISA Dinghy Instructor Pre-Assessment |
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This Spring HYC will run dinghy pre-assessment training and assessment. Assessment will be carried by Graeme Grant on April 17th and in advance a number of training sessions have been proposed.
Details >>
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Cheque Presented to RNLI
Monday 1st February |
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(L-R) Nic Parton, HYC General Manager,
presents a cheque for  7,370
to Rupert Jeffares, Operations Manager, Howth Lifeboat
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The Fastnet Lunch in HYC last December in aid of the RNLI was attended by guests from across the country. The proceeds from the lunch and a collection for the RNLI made during the lunch amount to 7,370.
On receiving the cheque today, Rupert Jeffares, Operations Manager - Howth Lifeboat, thanked everyone concerned for this very generous donation to the lifeboat.
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Function to Mark the Retirement of HYC Staff
Thursday 28th January |
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(L-R) Tony Campion, Gerry Moran, Commodore Peter McKenna
and Michael Martin
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Invited guests joined with the Commodore to wish Michael Martin, Tony Campion and Gerry Moran well in their retirement from HYC.
More >>
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Laser Frostbite Video
Sunday 24th January |
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On Sunday 24th January Dave Quinn had a small video camera, loaned by Ric Morris, mounted on the bow of his Laser.
Ric sent me the video and you can click below to view it.
The camera is called Gopro (www.goprocamera.com).
Its only 42mm x 60mm x 30mm and records about 2.5 hours of video in HD Digital. Last Sunday was very overcast so the picture is a bit dull. However on a brighter day it would give better pics.
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David Quinn on Video >>
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Howth Lifeboat 'Thankyou' from Rupert Jeffares |
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On behalf of Howth Lifeboat thank you very much for making the collection at the Puppeteer Prizegiving Dinner last Friday night. The amount collected was a fantastic 653.24 a tribute to the generosity of those present on the night.
Again, a huge thank you, It would be great if other classes would follow your lead and make a similar collection at their next prizegiving dinner.
Rupert
Lifeboat Operations Manager - Howth
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HYC Summer Sailing Courses 2010 |
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Evening coaching with the Sun going down
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Dates for the HYC summer sailing courses for 2010 have now been announced.
HYC will run three two week Start Sailing courses (level 1) starting on July 5th, July 19th and August 3rd.
Two three week Basic Sailing (level 2) and Improving Sailing (level 3) will commence on July 5th and July 26th respectively.
This year all advanced courses will be two weeks and will commence with Adventure 1 on June 21st, followed by Go Racing on July 5th, Advanced Boat Handing on July 19th and Kites and Wires 1 on August 3rd.
A new initiative this summer see’s the introduction of a weeks Laser clinic. The first clinic starts on June 14th while the second commences on July 5th.
Course details, costs and application forms will be posted by Feb 12th.
Chris Howard
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VHF Course at HYC
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VHF course at HYC on the evening of Thursday 18th and all day Sunday 21st February.
Contact Susan Kavanagh at harkangels@eircom.net
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Only 4 places left
on 8th February
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Cruising Group Dinner
Friday 12th February
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This is the annual dinner and prize giving.
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Hibernian Courses
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Click below for details of a range of courses by Craig Dowley.
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ISA National Power Boat
Level 2
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Applications to reach HYC
by mid day 12th February.
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Introducton to Power Boating Certificate
Level 1
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Protest Panel volunteers are sought for the busy 2010 season.
Volunteers are also sought for Open Event panels. See the Open Events Calendar for events.
Please contact
Emmet Dalton at
emmet.dalton@three.ie
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HYC Require Instructors
for Junior Sailing Courses
Summer 2010
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Click below for details and application form for Instructors for the Summer Sailing Courses.
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Dun Laoghaire's
first Boat Jumble
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This will take place on Sunday 28th March on the Carlisle Pier in Dun Laoghaire Harbour.
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Basic Electrics for Sailors
National Yacth Club
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The course commenced on Monday, 25th January and runs for 10 weeks.
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Course Details >>
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IODAI
Optimist Training Clinic
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This will take place at Schull, Mon 15th to Fri 19th Feb 2010.
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Howth Yacht Club
Membership Application
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If you wish to become a Member of Howth Yacht Club please print the Application Form, complete it
and follow the instructions outlined under 'Conditions'.
There is an option to pay the Entrance Fee over four years.
Details >>
Application Form (PDF)
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Temporary Crew Membership
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