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Sunday, 22 August 2010 18:59 |
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There has been no dinghy racing this week due to the weather and the large number of sailors away at events. At the Optimist Nationals Sophie Browne had a great event and finished 8th overall and was first girl. Well done! Donagh O'Buachalla and Louise Magowan also sailed in the Senior fleet and did very well. In the Junior fleet Alacoque Daly and Eoghan O'Buachalla did well too and will surely have improved their ranking for next year.
The keelboat fleets on Tuesday and Thursday continue to be big and a great race on Tuesday night saw Boojum win Class 1 IRC with Josie taking ECHO. Jaguar in Class 2 took both the IRC and ECHO races. Thursday evening was a different kettle of fish though. The wind was light at the start and all boats flew number one genoas. However as the evening went on it became much stronger with gusts in excess of 30 knots. Boats were seen pirouetting all over the bay. Fortunately the only damage was to pride as everyone made it ashore safely. In Class 1 Boojum was well ahead to win in both IRC and ECHO. In Class 2 Jaguar again won in IRC but making a welcome return to the racecourse Tess took the ECHO race. There are only four evening races left but we intend to run a Sunday series in September and October. Membership subs are now seriously overdue and any sailors participating in club racing who have not paid their sub may find themselves and their skipper disqualified.
Upcoming events include the Autumn regatta for dinghies on Saturday 4th of September and the O'Connell Cup race to Dingle on Saturday September 12th. we look forward to seeing as many members as possible at these events. |
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Sunday, 25 July 2010 21:12 |
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Will the weather ever improve? Once again this week the dinghy racing fell victim to it and Wednesday evening's race was cancelled due to high winds. Saturday however was a different story as the large Optimist traing fleet were out in force in the morning enjoying lovely conditions. In the afternoon the main fleet had two long races over a windward leeward course outside the harbour, set by PRO Niall O'Loinsigh. A strong tide running across the course made it more interesting. In the first race Antoine Coadou (just back from the Radial worlds where he placed 11th) had a great start and lead the whole way around. Try as he might Michael Lynch could not make any impression on his lead and had to be satisfied with second whilst Michael Magowan was third. In race 2 Antoine was once again away well although he was very nearly in trouble as he tried to port tack the fleet but just did not have room. He lead all the way again but Michael Magowan was right behind him on handicap to take second with Daniel Browne in third. There was great racing right through the fleet and Mark Mulrooney introduced his son (aged 4) to the joys of Laser sailing. The two Toppers also were neck and neck but Elizabeth Lynch did enough to hold off Michelle Moore in both of the races.
The keelboats were out in force on Tuesday evening despite the rain as the biggest fleet of the year enjoyed a long race. In Class1 Boojum was well ahead tp take line honours and IRC with Josie having her second win of the series in ECHO. Rooster was the best of the class 2 boats and won ECHO and IRC. A big fleet was out again on Thursday and a great evening's sailing was had by all in a stiff southweterly breeze. In class 1 all of the boats seemed to arrive at the marks together which lead to some interesting roundings. The fact that the last mark was missing and the race abandoned did not spoil the evening and a large crowd gathered in the bar for the series prizegiving sponsored by Walsh Brothers Shoes. In Class 2 Bunbury was the winner in IRC and ECHO whilst Treyona did the same in Class 1. As only one prize is awarded per boat the ECHO prizes went to Rooster in class 2 and Josie in class 1. The long awaited prize giving for series 2 will be held next Thursday along with a barbeque.
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Sunday, 18 July 2010 19:40 |
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The weather has been poor again this week and the sailors who ventured out were rewarded with a good soaking nearly every evening! On Tuesday evening a good fleet of keelboats were out racing in both classes with a long course around the West East and North marks to give a good combination of running, beating and reaching. In class 2 Rooster was well ahead to take both the ECHO and IRC categories. In class 1 Boojum won in IRC and Josie took the ECHO category. Thursday evening was a little bit better from the weather point of view but one heavy shower got everybody wet. Again it was a long race. In class 1 Boojum was well ahead to take line honours, ECHO and IRC. Rascal was the star in class 2 as she won both handicap categories. Keelboat racing continues on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and if you are not sailing it is well worth while to come out at 730 to watch the start from the pier. The OSM 100 mile race will be held on Friday July 30th with first gun at 730pm and will finish in Valentia.
There was no dinghy sailing on Wednesday much to the relief of the designated OD as it was a miserable evening. However there was a good fleet racing on Saturday afternoon with both the main fleet and the Optimist fleet enjoying two races in a stiff breeze. Both Optimist races were won by Sophie Browne but Lousie Magowan was very close behind her to take two seconds and Eoin O' Buachalla also had a good day with two third places.. In the main fleet it was all lasers, with radial and 4.7 rigs. In the first race Michael Lynch was so early that he was at least two boat lengths over the line when the gun went and had to come back! he managed to catch up though but could not get far enough ahead to beat the 4.7s and Tadgh O'Loinsigh sailed a great race to take the win from Michael with Kate Magowan in third. Michael had better luck in the second race and started cleanly and went on to pull well ahead in the first lap and win. The 4.7s were still sailing well and indeed were ahaed of some of the radials. Michael Magowan was second in a 4.7 and Tadgh had to be satisified with third.
A dozen Optimists enjoyed the coaching session on Saturday morning and it can't be too long before we see some of these sailors out on the racecourse as well
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Tuesday, 06 July 2010 17:42 |
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8 boats from TBSC set off for Kilrush to take part in WIORA 2010. Unfortunately only 7 of them arrived in racing trim! The event was hosted by the Royal Western Yacht Club with Alan Crosbie as race officer so a good weekend was assured. The wind cooperated and blew with a vengeance, so much so that racing was cancelled on Friday. The first day of racing was Wednesday and the best of our boats was Treyona with a win in race 2. Thursday was very windy with gusts of over 30 knots and most boats opted not to fly kites and many of those that did got into trouble. A spectacular collision involving Strictly Business, Disaray, a broach and two men overboard was captured on camera and was certainly the most viewed picture afterwards. Treyona however also raised eyebrows as she sailed the second race with a badly torn mainsail and managed a good result. Powder monkey towed jaguar in afterwards and managed to get her aground outside the lock gates after fouling her prop with the tow rope. A huge crowd gathered on Powder Monkey's bow in the lock to allow the rope to be cut off and she was able to motor to the marina unaided.
After the enforced rest day on Friday there was still all to play for on Saturday. Two further races were held albeit in only 20 knots! Treyona provided the best entertainment with a huge broach under the committee boat (approx 1100 tons of navy ship, LE Aoife). She recovered quickly enough to the win that race though. Powder Monkey was in trouble again with engine failure and had to be towed through the lock.
The organising committee would not give details of the overall results until the prizegiving dinner and many an anxious skipper was seen calculating results and discards. Eventually the best result was a class win in ECHO 2 for Powder Monkey with a string of top 3 finishes. Treyona was 3rd in both IRC and ECHO 2. In class 3 Jaguar was second in ECHO and third in IRC with Rooster third in ECHO. The overall winner ov the event was Dis-a-ray with our own Brian O'Sullivan on the helm.
Next year's event will be in Clifden again and plans are already been made for 2013 when the event will return to Fenit in tandem with ICRA. |
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Sunday, 20 June 2010 21:06 |
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The wonderful weather has allowed us to enjoy the Bay in all its glory this week. The dinghy sailors were out on Wednesday evening in a light breeze and Jim Lee set a starboard triangle in a strong tide. Liam Lynch in a laser 8.1 had the best start and lead for the whole race but in the end only just beat Diarmuid McNamara in a radial on handicap and then the 420 of Tadgh OLoinsigh/Kate Magowan. The two Toppers were right together at the line but Elizabeth Lynch just got the nod from Alacoque Daly. A large fleet of oppies were also out but only Rachel Deasy finished as the others struggled in the tide. Saturday afternoon was a different story however as only four lasers went out in a strong and gusty northewesterly. Pat Daly set a port triangle and Michael Lynch in a radial scorched away in both races. He even managed to capsize 30 seconds before the start of the second race and still cross the start line first! However appearances can be deceptive and Tadgh O' Loinsigh who was sailing really well in a 4.7 was very close.. At the finish in both races there were only seconds between them but Michael had done enough to take both. Diarmuid McNamara was third in both races.
On Saturday morning more than 30 sailors and aspiring sailors attended an oppie open morning and were suitably impressed with the fun and excitement of sailing these fabulous boats. We hope to see many of them back again soon.
The keelboat sailors also completed a full programme this week. On Tuesday evening in a light breeze the class one boats had a shortened course and Boojum was the winner in IRC with Strictly Business winning in ECHO. In class two Playtime won both classes. On Thursday evening class one again had their course shortened but Strictly Business took both categories. Rooster did the same in class two also in both categories. This week will be the last in the current series and there is all to play for in both classes.
On Saturday the Kilrush race will be held as the boats head off for WIORA first gun to be advised.
Many boats took advantage of the fine weather to take in short cruises over the weekend. O'Leary's island was busy on Saturday and Sunday. Indeed on Sunday Raphael Crowley repeated the loaves and fishes when he fed the masses with freshly caught mackerel. Even dyed in the wool racers like Powder Monkey and Boojum were seen out cruising. Boats from TBSC were also seen in Scraggane and Brandon. Again on Sunday the boats on the island saw Samphire returning from her eventful cruise to the Isles of Scilly and afterwards in the bar were treated to a full account of her trip including a long downwind run in a gale. Galileo is still away and when last heard from was off the coast of Northern Spain. |
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Sunday, 30 May 2010 20:01 |
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After the excitement of last week's Open Day it was back to our own activities this week. The keelboat racers were out in force on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Unfortunately on Tuesday the wind refused to play and only one boat finished. Take a bow Boojum the winner in class 1 in both IRC and ECHO. On Thursday evening the conditions were a little more testing and a few boats even retired as winds topped out at 22 knots. Once agaain it was Boojum who won Class 1 IRC but Powder Monkey was the winner in ECHO 1. In class 2 Bunbury was the star of the evening to take both categories.
There were not enough dinghies out on Wednesday evening for a valid race but they enjoyed a spin around the bay anyway. The school exams are certainly taking a toll on our numbers here. There were two races on Sunday afternoon for a small fleet of Lasers. PRO Ian Magowan set two windward leeward courses. In race one Liam and Michael Lynch (father and son) had a great contest for line honours but Tadgh O'Loinsigh had the last laugh as he was the winner on handicap with Michael second and Liam third. In race 2 Michael had a great start and was well away to eventually finish nearly a leg ahead of the other boats with Tadgh second and Liam third again. The May series has now concluded with Tadgh O'Loinsigh a convincing winner to take his first series win in the senior fleet. Conor Freeman was second and Liam Lynch third.
Dinghy racing now moves to Saturdays for the Summer. there will however be a dinghy cruise on Sunday. Further details on the website ( www.traleebaysailingclub.com ). There will also be a keelboat cruise over the bank holiday weekend. The Fenit regatta will be held on the weekend of June 12/13 and entry forms are available on the website. The closing date for WIORA entries is also fast approaching. The Sailing School has also started its Suimmer programme and the first course was held this week. Further details are available at www.traleebaysailingschool.com .
Keelboats race under two handicap systems. The IRC ( it doesn't actually stand for anything) handicap is measurement based and dosen't change over the season unless a boat is remeasured. A boat's elapsed time is multiplied by her handicap to give a corrected time which is then used to score a race.ECHO (East Coast Handicap Organisation) is performance based, much like a golf handicap and changes as a boat's performance improves (or otherwise changes!). Dinghies race under the PY (Portsmouth Yardstick) system. Each type of boat is assigned a handicap by the RYA and this is used to calculate a corrected time. Dinghies may also race as a class when the first to finish is the winner.
A large group of Optimist sailors from TBSC partcipated in the Connaughts at Lough Derg. The best performance was by Rachel Deasy who finished fourth in the regatta fleet at only her second event. In the senior fleet Sophie Browne was tenth in the Gold fleet and Louise Magowan was also in the top half of a very competitive group. In the Junior fleet Alacoque Daly was seventh in the silver fleet closely followed by Eoghan O'Buachalla.
Finally the RNLI fundraising cycle was held on Saturday and a number of members took part to raise funds for this worthy cause. The less said about their condition at the finish the bettter! |
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Sunday, 16 May 2010 19:28 |
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Our Optimist sailors did us proud over the weekend with fantastic performances at the Munsters. Sophie Browne was second overall in the senior fleet and only lost out on first after a countback. Our other senior sailors were also well up the fleet and Donagh O'Buachalla ( who finished second in the final race) and Louise Magowan can be proud of their efforts. In the junior fleet Alacoque Daly was fourth overall and second in the silver fleet. Mind you Eoghan O.Buachalla was nort that far behind her. Rachel Deasy at her first event managed a top ten place in the regatta fleet.
Our own dinghy racers managed a full programme this week and on Wednesday evening a large fleet raced over a triangle set by PRO John Carlin. In the main fleet Thomas Chaix was well ahead of everyone with Des Fitzgerald second and Liam Lynch third. There were two races on Sunday afternoon in glorious conditions with sunny weather and a force four off the land. In the first race Tadgh O'Loinsigh got away well in a 4.7 and nearly beat Conor Freemans Radial on the water. he did however win on handicap with Conor second and Michelle Moore in third. The second race saw Coinor get a great start and he lead from start to finish for a great win. Tadgh was second and Liam Lynch in a Laser 8.1 was third after struggling all day to control the boat.The three Toppers had very close racing all day and were rarely more than a boat length apart in the second race. On Sunday morning there was a large group of junior Optimist sailors on the water and they really put in a a lot of work as they enjoyed the weather.
+The keelboats have finished their first series and in line with a more strict application of the sailing instructions only boats which had paid the entrance fee and submitted their certs were included in the results. No boat finished within the time limit on Tuesday evening and on Thursday Strictly Businees (Fergus Kelliher) just beat Powder Monkey (L. Lynch) by four seconds with Rascal (John Carlin) in third. Strictly Business was the overall winner in both IRC and ECHO and Rascal was second. The series was sponsored by O'Sullivans Marine.
The launch party on Saturday evening was well supported and many thanks to John Carlin and Emer Quill who organised the party.
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Monday, 19 April 2010 17:21 |
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The club was a hive of activity this weekend with a table quiz on Friday night and the Spring Regatta on Saturday.
The quiz was lead by Mike O'Connor in his own inimitable style and a great night's entertainment was had by all. The eventual winner was the team lead by BrianO'Sullivan and Peter Moore who staged a late rally to overtake the leaders in the last two rounds.
The Spring regatta was held on Saturday in glorious sunshine and a large group of dinghy sailors entered the event. For the first time we had visiting sailors including two Optimist sailors from Dingle and a Laser and Laser 2 from Crookhaven. Three races were held and the outcome was in doubt right to the end with a different winner in each race. Race 1 was on a windward leeward course in light breeze. Liam Lynch in a Rooster 8.1 (a supercharged Laser) was first across the finish line but could only manage 4th on handicap as Mark Mulrooney was the winner with Diarmuid Dineen/Michael Lynch 2nd in a Wayfarer and Des Fitzgerald 3rd. The wind picked up a little for the second race over a triangle and this time it was Diarmuid/Michael who won with Mark 2nd and Liam and Des in joint 3rd. For the final race it was just a bit windier again with up to 12 knots across the course. Des was finding the full rig laser a handful but scorched away from the fleet to win well with Mark 2nd again and Diarmuid / Michael 3rd. Austin Hynes sailed a great race in a radial rig to take 4th.
It wasn't all about the leading boats though as right throughout the fleet there were titanic struggles between the various dinghy classes. Austin was the leading radial sailor followed by David Buckley and Ian Magowan. In the 4.7 fleet it was Kate Magowan from Tadg O'Loinsigh, Liam Lynch Jr and Michael Magowan. The Toppers were even closer finishing on the same score but Elizabeth Lynch just took it from Jennifer Stimpfig on countback. Pat Daly, Martin Spillett (from Crookhaven) And Louise Magowan/Eimear Spillett in the LAser 2 also enjoyed the day out and some good racing. OPverall results saw Mark take the Trophy with Diarmuid/Michael 2nd and Des 3rd.
The Optimist fleet included two sailors from Dingle one of whom was sailing a most amazing wooden boat hand built by his father. It looked more suited to a trophy cabinet than the rough and tumble of dinghy racing! Our own Alacoque Daly was the class of the fleet winning all three races with Aidan O'Carroll and Fionn O'Regan both from Dingle second and third and Eoin O Buachalla in fourth. Eoin was the youngest sailor in the event for the eighth year in a row!
Events were finished off with a barbeque in the clubhouse. Many thanks to all who helped on the day including Peter Moore (PRO), Reinhold Stimpfig (Committee boat) Guy Waugh (safety) John Lynch and Pat Carney on the rescue boats and Bryan Hynes who looked after the barbeque. Congratulations to Ian Magowan and the dinghy committee for all of their work in organising the day.
Keelboat racing will commence next week with the first races scheduled for Tuesday April 27th first gun at 730pm. Dinghy racing and training will continue next Sunday |
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Tuesday, 30 March 2010 20:25 |
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The Paint Crew! On Saturday and Sunday last a group of members under the direction of Joyce Walsh(aka the ganger) painted the clubhouse. The bar and hall were nearly finished and a second weekend is planned for April 10th and 11th to finish the job. Some spaces are still available on the crew - contact Joyce for further details. Some of the painters are seen above but many more had already retired with exhaustion.
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Monday, 15 March 2010 11:24 |
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Well the dinghy sailors were off the mark on Sunday. The Optimist training group were out early in the morning under the watchful eye of David Buckley. Although the wind was light they had a useful session and enjoyed the sailing.
In the afternoon a small but hardy group of adults were out racing. PRO Peter Moore got them off in good time for the first race over a windward leeward course with a strong tide still crossing the course. Mark Mulrooney was well away in a Laser but Liam Lynch and Tadgh O' Loinsigh had a great battle in the 4.7s. Liam got a bit ahead in the first beat and stayed just there for the whole race to finish second with Tadgh in third. The two Toppers were also close but Michele Moore did just enough to stay ahead of Elizabeth Lynch.
The second race was over a triangular course and the tide had faded considerably. The results were the same as in race one although Peter shortened the race as the wind died.
Optimist traing and racing continue every weekend and we hope to concentrate on new Optimist sailors after Easter. Further details from Ian Magowan and also check out the new Optimist page on our website www.traleebaysailingclub.com. All events are listed on the website as details become available and there will be a table quiz in the next few weeks, further details to follow |
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Sunday, 25 July 2010 21:12 |
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Will the weather ever improve? Once again this week the dinghy racing fell victim to it and Wednesday evening's race was cancelled due to high winds. Saturday however was a different story as the large Optimist traing fleet were out in force in the morning enjoying lovely conditions. In the afternoon the main fleet had two long races over a windward leeward course outside the harbour, set by PRO Niall O'Loinsigh. A strong tide running across the course made it more interesting. In the first race Antoine Coadou (just back from the Radial worlds where he placed 11th) had a great start and lead the whole way around. Try as he might Michael Lynch could not make any impression on his lead and had to be satisfied with second whilst Michael Magowan was third. In race 2 Antoine was once again away well although he was very nearly in trouble as he tried to port tack the fleet but just did not have room. He lead all the way again but Michael Magowan was right behind him on handicap to take second with Daniel Browne in third. There was great racing right through the fleet and Mark Mulrooney introduced his son (aged 4) to the joys of Laser sailing. The two Toppers also were neck and neck but Elizabeth Lynch did enough to hold off Michelle Moore in both of the races.
The keelboats were out in force on Tuesday evening despite the rain as the biggest fleet of the year enjoyed a long race. In Class1 Boojum was well ahead tp take line honours and IRC with Josie having her second win of the series in ECHO. Rooster was the best of the class 2 boats and won ECHO and IRC. A big fleet was out again on Thursday and a great evening's sailing was had by all in a stiff southweterly breeze. In class 1 all of the boats seemed to arrive at the marks together which lead to some interesting roundings. The fact that the last mark was missing and the race abandoned did not spoil the evening and a large crowd gathered in the bar for the series prizegiving sponsored by Walsh Brothers Shoes. In Class 2 Bunbury was the winner in IRC and ECHO whilst Treyona did the same in Class 1. As only one prize is awarded per boat the ECHO prizes went to Rooster in class 2 and Josie in class 1. The long awaited prize giving for series 2 will be held next Thursday along with a barbeque.
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Monday, 19 July 2010 16:43 |
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We have two prizegiving/BBQs this week. On Thursday evening the prizes for series 2 sponsored by Louis Byrne/Spar will be presented after racing and on Saturday afternoon there will be a prizegiving for the May/June Saturday and Wendnesday dinghy series. |
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Last Updated on Monday, 19 July 2010 16:53 |
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Sunday, 11 July 2010 22:22 |
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The weather has been poor this week and there was no racing on Tuesday or Wednesday evening as the wind was too strong for the keelboats and dinghies. On Thursday evening however there was a good fleet out for keelboat racing. Both fleets did a series of windward leeward laps around the North and East marks. In class 2 Bunbury was the star of the show to win in both IRC and ECHO and was just shy of taking line honours as well. In class 1 Treyona was the victor in IRC but a great performance by Scaraveen took the ECHO division
The dinhies were out in force on Saturday afternoon in difficult conditions. It was a day for Lasers as David Buckley took the first race from Ian Magowan (both in Radials) with Michael Magowan in third in a 4.7. Michael had his revenge in the second race though to come home first with David second and Ian third. Michelle Moore as the best Topper in both races. In the Optimist fleet Louise Magowan went one better than her father and brother to win both races.
The Jones Cup was held on Sunday and for the first time in several years actually got away on the scheduled date even though the light winds forecast never materialised and there were gusts of over 25 knots. Blues Xtra and Powder Monkey had the best starts and lead to the first mark but Powder Monkey pulled away on the downwind leg to the Mucklaghmore although Jaguar (the commodore's new toy) made great ground on this leg. On the upwind leg back to the West mark Blues Xtra gradually pulled back Powder Monkey as Jaguar fell behind in the heavy swell. A good call on the layline allowed Powder Monkey to round in front and she pulled away to take line honours and retain the trophy. Jaguar was second and Blues Xtra third. Further back Bunbury did just enough to finish in fourth ahead of Samphire.
There is a full programme of races scheduled for this week and the possibility of a cruise at the weekend. The school is now in full swing and further details are available at www.traleebaysailingschool.com
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Monday, 28 June 2010 09:15 |
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Now that the exams are over the numbers out sailing dinghies have shot up. Nearly twenty boats were out on Wednesday evening and PRO Donal Browne sent them off on a long windward leeward course. In the Optimist fleet Sophie Browne was well ahead all the way around the course with Lousie Magowan in second and Rachel Deasy third. In the main fleet Michael Lynch and Austin Hynes in radials were never more than a boat length apart as the lead on the water swopped several times. Michael Magowan in a 4.7 was right behind them sailing really well and was the winner with Michael Lynch second and Austin third. There was a smaller fleet on Saturday with many of the optimists away at the Ulsters and a keelboat race to Kilrush not to mention a stiff breeze!. Visiting sailor Antoine Coadou won both races with Tadgh O'Loinsigh second. Michael and Kate Magowan each had at hird place.
The keelboats have now finished their second and third series. On Tuesday evening in a strong breeze Rascal was the class act in class 2 winning in ECHO and IRC. The series wins were both taken by Playtime. in Class 1 Treyona won in IRC and Powder Monkey in ECHO. Boojum was the series winner in IRC and ECHO. The wind on Thursday evening was much lighter and even though the course was very short (north mark and home!) several boats failed to finish. In Class 1 Strcitly Business sailed a great race to finish well ahead of the fleet and win in both categories. Playtime was the only boat to finish in class 2 although Rooster and Bunbury stuck at it until the tide started to pull them backwards at a rate of knots! Rooster however had done enough to win the series in both categories. In class 1 Boojum was again the winner in IRC but was squeezed out by the tightest of margins in ECHO as a win on the night meant that Strictly Businees took the series on countback.
The Optimist Ulsters were held over the weekend and Sophie Browne continued her run of great results with a seventh overall in the senior fleet and she was also the first girl. Donagh and Eoghan O'Buachalla also performed well and made further progress up their fleets.
The Kilrush race was held on Sturday and a big fleet participated. Unfortunately a collision on the start line forced the retiral of two boats with damage. The other boats rocketed away in a fresh southerly breeze and spinnakers appeared as they passed the Light House and aimed for Kerry Head. High speeds were the order of the day and the racing was very close all the way. At the finish only 30 minutes or seperated the boats on the water and Powder Monkey just held off Bunbury and Disaray to take the trophy. A great evening was had by all in Kilrush, in a horse box (!) and finally in O'Donnells.
There will be no Keelboat racing this week as many boats are doing WIORA. |
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Monday, 07 June 2010 17:34 |
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The dinghy sailors had a tough week of it as there wasn't enough wind to blow out a candle. No races were completed on Wednesday or Saturday although there were some boats out enjoying the fine weather on Sunday afternoon.
The keelboat racers had a more varied week. On Tuesday the breeze was moderate at the start but quickly faded and only two boats finished. Once again it was Boojum who took both ECHO and IRC in class 1. No boats finished in class 2. On Thursday evening however ther was a much stronger wind with up to 25 knots being recorded. not surprisingly one or two boats had some difficulties. In class 1 Strictly Business was well out in front and won well in IRC with Quattro taking the ECHO division. Rascal was the star of the evening though as she won by a huge margin in class 2 to take the ECHO and IRC races.
The marina was nearly deserted for the weekend as many boats, both sail and power took advantage of the long weeked and reasonable weather to cruise to Ballydavid and Brandon. Indeed it was probably the only time this year that yachts could spend the night on the pier in Ballydavid, although there were rumours of one or two groundings during the night.
Next weekend will see the Seabreeze festival in Fenit. As part of the event we will be holding our regatta and a large number of visiting boats are expected. there is sure to be a great atmosphere in the club for the whole weekend. |
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Monday, 24 May 2010 20:31 |
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We have been very busy this week with racing and a very successful Open Day. The dinghy sailors were unlucky not to complete any of their races even though a large fleet was out on Sunday morning. PRO David Buckley set a long windward leeward course but the wind died as the boats rounded the windward mark and a strong tide sucked them towards Blennerville. After a long wait there was no sign of a breeze and racing was abandoned for the day.
There was better luck for the keelboats and the first race of series 2 was held on Tuesday evening. The fleet has now been split into class 1 and 2. In class 1 Boojum was the winner in IRC but a great performance by Scaraveen saw her take the ECHO race bty a considerable margin. In class 2 Rascal put in a fantasic evening to win both categories. On Thursday evening a light breeze in fabolous sunshine was enough to get all of the boats arouind the course in comfort and style. The Med has nothing on Fenit in these conditions!. Boojum took both categories in class 1 and Rooster did the same in class 2. This was the first race in series 3 which will run for six Thursdays.
The highlight of the week was the Open Day on Sunday. Once again the weather was absolutely breathtaking and the bay looked the equal of anywhere in the world. A huge crowd of visitors enjoyed a sample of our activities. There were keelboats, dinghies, RIBs and powerboats to try out. The school had a stand which was very busy as our visitors succumbed to the charms of a day on the water. Afterwards a barbeque on the patio sold everything that the kitchen could provide and eventually the volunteers enjoyed a drink or two at the bar. Many thanks to all of the club members who gave so generously of their time and boats to make the day such a success and to John Carli who did all of the organisation.
Our next big event is our club regatta on the weekend of June 12/13. A lot of boats are expected to compete and a great weekend is expected. Please note that from the 5th of June dinghy racing will move to Saturdays with FG at 3pm. |
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Monday, 10 May 2010 18:56 |
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Congratulations to Sophie Browne who at the conclusion of the Optimist trials was the first girl overall and was selected for the Irish team to go to the European Championships. She is the third sailor from TBSC to achive such an honour after Patrick Daly and Fiona Daly. Well done and we wish her all the best in the event. Our other sailors at the event were Louise Magowan and Donagh O'Buachalla who also performed well and made the gold fleet. We also had three sailors at the ISAF selection event in the Laser 4.7. Michael and Kate Magowan and Tadgh O'Loinsigh performed well and all finished in the top half of a very competitive fleet. At the same event Patrick and Fiona Daly were well placed in the 470 fleet.
Back at home the dinghy sailors were out in force on Sunday. In the morning a large fleet of Optimist sailors had an enjoyable session on the water. In the afternoon it was the turn of the racing fleet. PRO Donal Browne first set a long windward leeward course and it was the 4.7 sailors to the fore with Tadgh O'Loinsigh in first followed by Michael Magowan and then David Lee in a full rig. The second race was over a triangle and Michael Lynch ( who had retired with gear failure before the first race) was back on the water and won easily. Tadgh was second and Michael Magowan third. Dinghy racing continues on Wednesday evenings with coaching and racing on Sundays. Please note that all Optimist sailors who participate in the training sessions should pay the €50 fee immediately. A number of dinghies have been identified in the dinghy park for which no fee had been paid. These will be moved this week.
The keelboat sailors finally managed to get in some races last week and on Tuesday evening 'Rascal' (J. Carlin) was the winner. A bigger fleet enjoyed a race on Thursday evening when 'Quattro' (R. Stimpfig) the winner. Keelboat sailors should note that all results are provisional until finalised by the keelboat secretary and boats which have not submitted the appropriate fees and certificates may be disqualified. Our keelboat sailors have also been active elsewhere and Podwer Monkey (L. Lynch) recorded a very creditable 3rd overall in class 3 at Kinsale's April League.
Events to look forward to include the season's launch party on May 15th. Tickets priced at €5 are available from committee members or at the door and an enjoyable evening is guaranteed. Bring your friends too!
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Sunday, 11 April 2010 19:21 |
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We finally managed to get some dinghy racing in this weekend after two weekends lost to the weather. A small fleet had two races under PRO Ian Magowan in very light winds. The races were over a triangle and then a windward leeward course. In race one David Lee lead from the start to win from Dan Counihan and Maeve Counihan. In race two however Dan managed to go one better to beat Kate Magowan with Tadg O'Loinsigh in third. Our dinghy sailors have been very active elsewhere with the Laser Munsters, Optimist trials. Brasseermeer regatta and the Youth Nationals in Schull. Sophie Browne is the leading girl in the Optimist trials at the halfway stage. Louise Magowan and Donagh O'Buachalla are also going well there.
There is one TBSC boat racing in the April League in Kinsale, Powder Monkey (l. Lynch) managed a second in IRC today and a win in ECHO.
This weekend is a busy one for the club with a fundraising quiz in the club on Friday night (16th) - First Gun at 8.30 under the watchful eye of PQM (Principal Quiz Master) Mike O'Connor. A great night is assured and friends and guests are warmly welcomed.
On Saturday we will have the Spring regatta for dinghies with first gun at 1130am. A big crowd is expected and some great racing is sure to follow. There will be no racing on the following day, Sunday 18th.
Many thanks to all of the painters who gave of their time and expertise over the two weekends. The clubhouse is now finished and looking very smart. Well done to Joyce Walsh who organised the work party and more importantly picked the paint colours. Siobhan Stack and Jane Deasy supplied the most amazing sandwiches each weekend. they were much appreciated. John Carlin even brought out his birthday cake! |
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Sunday, 21 March 2010 20:11 |
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On Tuesday evening last jacquie Browne gave a talk and slide show about her experiences aboard the Cork Clipper in a round the world race. It was fascinating and held the attention of the large attendance for over an hour. Highlights included a visit to Capetown which included a safari and of course the infamous collision with Gosong Mampango. We wish her all the best as she returns to the crew to finish the race.
Our own dinghy racing continued on Sunday afternoon wiith two nraces under the direction of Peter Moore. Race one over a triangle featured numerous capsizes and kept the safety boat busy. in the end Mark Mulrooney was the only sailor to stay upright and won from Tadg O'Loinsigh and Dan Counihan. Elizabeth Lynch was the only Topper sailor who braved the conditions and along with the laser sailors thoroughly enjoyed the brisk weather. The second race was over a windward leeward course and once again it was Mark to the fore and once again it was capsizes through the fleet. Michael Magowan was the best of the 4.7 sailors to come second with Tadg in third. Racing and coaching continue next Sunday.
Membership subscriptions are now due as are racing fees and dinghy park fees. Please note that any dinghies in the park for which the appropriate fee has not been paid will be removed after the 1st of April. |
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Sunday, 07 March 2010 19:51 |
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The first dinghy races of the year were cancelled last weekend as a strong SErly breeze made conditions difficult on the slipway. We hope to get off the mark this Sunday with two races scheduled for 3o'clock. There are also some signs of activity among the keelboat sailors even though it is limited to antifouling and boat maintenance!
Remember that we will have a social evening on March 16th when Jacquie Browne will present a slide show and talk on her experiences in the Clipper Round the World Race on board Cork.
Membership subscriptions are now due and should be paid immediately as should racing fees - remember no fee means no result! Also dinghy park spaces are going fast and should be booked as soon as possible. You cannot book a space until your membership is paid. |
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Last Updated on Sunday, 07 March 2010 19:53 |
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