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Royal Cork June Skills Coaching with Tomas Chaix

By on May 15, 2013 in Junior Sailing

The June skills coaching programme will take place on the first 3 weeks of June. The club is delighted to have secured the services of Thomas Chaix as coach for the programme. Thomas is a highly experienced single and double handed dinghy coach very familiar already to many of our sailors.

This programme is aimed at all main fleet sailors in Optimists, all levels of Laser, Feva, 420 and (potentially) topper sailors. It has proved incredibly successful in previous years in rapidly developing the skills and confidence of the younger sailors, or sailors new to boats, who have not been exposed to the winter training programmes. The weather is generally more pleasant too! The coaching will take place over 3 …

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RCYC Sailors to the fore in Junior Nationals

By on April 14, 2013 in 420s, Junior Sailing, Lasers, Optimist

Crosshaven sailors were at the front of all fleets in last weeks Junior National Championships held in Lough Derg YC.

The Laser Radial fleet was particularly competitive with our top sailors competing at the highest level after coming home with great results from Lake Garda. The battle for the ISAF Junior place was intense with Robbie Gilmore of Strangford Lough nipping the spot from last years silver medallist Finn Lynch (NYC).…

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RS FEVA 2013 Sailing Schedule

By on February 25, 2013 in Junior Sailing, RS FEVA

The first event of the season is a FEVA Open Day on 16th March and is an opportunity for boat buyers & sellers to meet and for anyone interested in sailing or getting involved in the FEVA Class to come down and meet the class members, and test a FEVA on the water.  Prior booking essential to guarantee time on water (contact rory.fitzpatrrick@nationalspacecentre.eu), however all are welcome.

2013 FEVA CLASS CALENDAR
 
March
16 March, Feva Class Open Day, 11am – 4pm All Welcome.
28, 29, 30 March – Easter Break Training, details to be confirmed
 
April
Saturday Racing, MBSC - 2.30-4pm; last two Saturdays
 
May…

Tuesday Racing, RCYC – Fg 18.25
Saturday Racing, RCYC Fg 14.25
Saturday Coaching, RCYC

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FEVA CLASS AGM NOTICE

By on January 19, 2013 in Junior Sailing, RS FEVA

Notice of AGM for Feva Class

Calling all parents and sailors interested in racing or sailing FEVA’s in Crosshaven for 2013.

An open meeting to discuss plans and proposed schedules will be held on Thursday 24th January in RCYC at 7.30pm. All Welcome.

For queries contact:
Rory Fitzpatrick 087 7488095
Eddie Rice 086 3170181…

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Junior Laying Up & Pyewacket Trophy Award

By on November 21, 2012 in 420s, Junior Sailing, Lasers, Optimist, RS FEVA
Junior Laying Up & Pyewacket Trophy Award

Last Friday a highly successful junior sailing season concluded with the Junior Laying Up and Pyewacket Trophy Award Night .
A large attendance of both sailors and parents from the Laser, Feva, 420 and Optimist classes enjoyed a marvellous evening celebrating the success of young Royal Cork sailors during the 2012 season.

Each of the dinghy  classes in turn presented various prizes to their successful sailors. Fun prizes were also presented to both children and adults. Frank Thompson looked spectacular in his pink all-in-one pyjamas. Various tokens of appreciation were also awarded during the evening for good services rendered in the season.

Rear Admiral Dinghies Darren O’Keeffe congratulated all the sailors and took the opportunity to thank all who provided …

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