An economic impact analysis delivered by Deloitte reported a significant economic impact of €55.8m, the highest recorded at a Volvo Ocean Race stopover port and comparable to the Race departure from Galicia, Spain in 2005 was achieved. This impact was 30% greater than projected figures from the advance report commissioned in 2007 despite the fact [...]
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Vendée Globe Sailing Series on TG4
Starting Thursday 9th July @ 7:30pm
TG4 have announced that the station will broadcast the 2008/09 edition of the Vendée Globe Non-stop around the world Sailing Race, starting Thursday 9th July at 7:30pm. The six-part documentary series includes on board footage filmed by the sailors themselves, 3D animations showing their progress around the globe and highlights [...]
Garmin Product Recall
GARMIN BLUECHART g2 + g2 VISION v2009. Garmin Ltd. is recalling the 2009 version of its marine cartography data card known as BlueChart® g2 and g2 Vision. The affected data cards have been sold between April 8, 2009 and June 3, 2009.
SEAWOLF Launched for Round Ireland Record attempt
Team Pulsar Racing have announced they intend to have a go at the Round Ireland Record in 2009. They have completed The Round Britain Offshore Powerboat Race in June and managed to complete the 1400 mile course with out any problems.
It was decided that the next thing to do was attempt the record for Round [...]
Volvo Ocean Race – Galway
Galway Bay Sailing Club is providing launching and parking facilities for RIBS and other vessels during the event.
For full details click on the picture
National Powerboat Games
The first National powerboat games will be held by the Achill Belmullet Powerboat Club on the 24th – 26th July.
Click here for full details
2009 ISA YACHTSMAN EUROMARINE RIB CHALLENGE
After a very successful event last year, Yachtsman Euromarine are sponsoring the event again this year. The dates for the regional events have now been released.
Click here for full details of the RIB championship
ISA Olympic Programme
The Irish Sports Council have announced that they are continuing their investment in sailing as one of their identified focus sports and have allocated €450,000 to sailing.
Irish Boat Jumble
Hey Guy’s
Just to let you know that the Irish Boat Jumble is on in Carrickfergus Sailing Club, Co. Antrim, on the 5th April 2009.
“If you do it in, on or under the water there is sure to be a new or used Bargain:
Chandlery, Fishing Tackle, Water Ski, Sub Aqua, Canoeing, Rope, Paint, Varnish, Anti Fouling, [...]
ISA Awards
The ISA Awards where presented at the national conference on the 7th & 8th March. The following is a list of the winners.
Windsurfing 2008 National Champions
Oisin Van Geldren—Wave Champion
Pearse Geaney—Slalom Champion
John Kenny—Speed Champion
ISA Youth Sailor of the Year 2008
Philip Doran (Courtown Sailing Club), the Under 16 Laser 4.7 World Champion
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