Hey! It’s European Maritime Day!
May 20, 2008
Ireland is a maritime nation right? Well today apparently is European Maritime Day. What is European Maritime Day then?
According to the European Parliament Web site…
The European Maritime Day highlights the contribution that oceans and seas make to helping Europe meet the challenges of a globalised world. It is an opportunity to celebrate Europe’s maritime heritage and maritime identity. It aims to raise awareness of the importance of the maritime industries and sectors in Europe’s overall economy, and emphasise the key role of Europe’s coastal regions.
So there you have it. And if you want to know more, don’t try searching for it on any Irish Government related website. Instead the EU has asked and answered the question “Why does the EU need a maritime day?”
Saab Cruiser Nationals 2008 get underway at Howth
May 16, 2008
The Saab Cruiser Nationals get underway in Howth today with 105 entries across four classes representing 26 clubs in the UK and Ireland. Racing starts at 11am on each of the three days and will be spread over two race courses, one giving windward leeward and the other round-the-cans.
Full details on the Saab Cruiser Nationals 2008 web site.
ACC Bank Cork Week 2008. Message for those racing in an IRC class
May 6, 2008
Via the ACC Bank Cork Week Web site.
Are you intending to race at ACCBank Cork Week 2008?
If so, and you are racing in an IRC class (except the Gentleman`s Class) you will require an ENDORSED 2008 IRC certificate to be eligible to race.
An ‘Endorsed` IRC certificate is one for which the data on the certificate has been audited and if necessary verified by measurement or other methods. The 2005 IRC Congress agreed that a set of common standards for the IRC Rating Authority and Rule Authorities to apply when endorsing a boat’s IRC certificate should be developed and published: these are available on our website www.rorcrating.com
If you do not yet hold a 2008 certificate you will need to submit a revalidation form to renew a 2006 or 2007 certificate; or a new application form which is available on our website www.rorcrating.com. These must be returned to the relevant office (see below).
If you do not already hold an Endorsed certificate, please contact the relevant office AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to find out about requirements for Endorsement:
GBR boats - the RORC Rating Office tel 01590 677030 e-mail info@rorcrating.com
IRL boats - the Irish Sailing Association tel 01 2710101 e-mail irc@sailing.ie
Other overseas boats - your local IRC Rule Authority as listed on our website www.rorcrating.com and in the back of the 2008 IRC Yearbook.
Sailing 49ers
April 18, 2008
Malahide Boat Show. Lombard on the Water Boat Show
April 16, 2008
The Lombard on the Water Boat Show is almost upon us. It takes place from Thursday 24th April to Sunday 27th at Malahide Marina. The show is expecting to have over 100 boats on show at the Marina. As well as boats on the water, the show will have over 50 exhibitors under cover on the hard deck.
According to the Marina, visitors parking will be off site with a park and ride facility to the marina. The seaward car park will be restricted to annual permit holders only. The car park on the railway side will be used for boat show exhibits.
New Coast Guard Sites Launched
April 15, 2008
Thanks to the excellent Howth Coast Guard site, we’ve learned that three more Irish Coast Guard units have launched websites. Skerries Coast Guard, Clogherhead Coast Guard, and Bonmahon Coast Guard.
Sailing Courses
April 10, 2008
Craig Dowley of Hibernian Cruising School is running a practical training week in a Beneteau Oceanis 43 going from Dublin to Scotland and back. Dates are Wed 23rd to 30th of April.
If interested, you can call Craig on +353-41-6852971 or +353-87-2872823.
Sailing Photo of the Day. From 1880.
April 9, 2008
This is a beautiful photograph from Circa 1880 in Lerwick.
Cork Week 2008
April 2, 2008
It’s hard to believe but we’re already in April which means that the ACCBank Cork Week 2008 which takes place from Saturday the 12th of July to Friday 18th July is not too far away. With six different race courses and more than 20 classes competing, it promises to be a great week of sailing.
The site has news updates and an RSS feed so if you’re taking part this year, get the feed for the latest updates.
Volvo Ocean Race. Not Long Now
March 31, 2008