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Irish Sailing News Roundup

Irish Sailing is the national governing body for sailing, powerboating and windsurfing in Ireland.

Follow the Irish Sailing Laser Men in Tokyo

Olympic veteran Finn Lynch did not get the start he had hoped for at the Laser World Championships in Japan earlier today.

The Carlow sailor has been in exceptional form at most of his major events this year but was cautious on the starting-line for both races today and ended up with a 24th and 30th for the day.

Ewan McMahon placed third in his first race of the series that is also his first senior world championship. But he was disqualified in the second race for early starting

More and daily updates here...

Insurance in Irish Sailing Clubs & Centres

... have your premiums risen significantly? We want to hear from you.

More here ...

Greystones Yacht Lifts the Sovereign’s Cup at Kinsale

With an enviable string of all race wins in the four-day O’Leary Life Sovereign’s Cup, Frank Whelan's Eleuthera from Greystones Sailing Club took the overall trophy at Kinsale Yacht Club.

More wins here ...

Three Women Share Their Love of Sailing ...

The Gloss magazine shares the story of three very different sailors.

All here ...

4 Steps 4 Sustainability @ VDLR2019

The Volvo Dún Laoghaire Regatta and the four hosting Yacht Clubs are delighted to announce the four important steps we’re taking towards sustainability at this year’s event.

Catch up on the latest event news directly here ...

Let us introduce you to the Irish Laser Olympic Qualifier Sailors

The three-boat Irish squad this week was the first overseas team to become established at the venue and the trio have fully adjusted to the conditions, afloat and ashore.

The Slovenian triple Olympic medallist and Irish Sailing head Laser coach Vasilij Zbogar says “We now have good knowledge of the local wind and currents in the race area."

.... read on ...

Paving the Way for Women in Sailing ...

... hear from some of the inspirational helms joining the inaugural Irish Sailing Pathfinder Women at the Helm this August.

Jean Mitton
Angela Heath
Alison Clarke

Read their story here ...

Watersports Inclusion Games 2019 NOW FULLY BOOKED

We are setting up a waiting list and welcome volunteers that would like to be part of this incredible event.

Links here ...

Olympian Ryan Seaton gives us his tips on nutrition for a long day’s competitive sailing.
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What’s YOUR favourite pre-sailing snack ?

We all have the basics of reducing our plastics and impact at events now, so how about a little further consideration?

Sustainability goes beyond plastics and refuse, consider these elements when planning your event ...

1. Source of food and drinks
2. Education and Legacy
3. Energy Efficiency
4. Transportation Options
5. Collaboration and Sharing
6. Signage & Clothing Materials
7. Accommodation sharing
8. The next step - got any ideas to share with our community?