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RCYC Sailors to the fore in Junior Nationals

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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Royal Cork Laser Sailors Score In Garda Europa Cup

Royal Cork sailors Cian Byrne and Seafra Guilfoyle capped a stellar performance in the Laser Radials at the Garda Europa Cup which finished aptly on St Patrick’s Day.

This “Blue Ribbon” Regatta is attended by the cream of Europe’s Laser sailors and sailed in a fleet of 165 boats on the stunning Lake Garda.

Cian won the U17 section by 40 points and finished an impressive 18th overall, a brilliant result for his age group in a combined fleet of 165 boats (mostly U19′s). Cian has only just moved up to a Radial and is certainly settling in well.

Seafra Guilfoyle also showed brilliant form by securing an 8th overall which is also a magnificent performance. The Irish contingent comprising …

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Laser Icicles at Baltimore Sailing Club Cancelled

The Laser Icicles, scheduled for this coming weekend 5th & 6th January, has been cancelled due to bad forecast.…

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Junior Laying Up & Pyewacket Trophy Award

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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Kinsale YC Christmas Regatta for Lasers – 24th / 25th November

The Kinsale Yacht Club Regatta for 4.7 & Radial Lasers will take place on 24th & 25th November and all RCYC sailors are invited to attend.  For a copy of the Notice of Race Click Here

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