Royal Cork Yacht Club » Yacht Cruising

Photography Workshop with International Yachting Photographer Rick Tomlinson. April 6 2013

pressoffice — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 23:09:43 +0000

A one day photography workshop will take place at the Royal Cork Yacht Club on April 6 with both onshore and on the water tuition with as much time as possible spent photographing from a RIB on Cork Harbour.
Limited to just 5 people a high level of one to one tuition is assured so beginners and experienced photographers are welcome to take part. Rick will show how to take great yachting photographs and how to work efficiently on the water. You will also be guided through how to set up your camera and the workflow to edit pictures plus some useful tips in Photoshop. Checkout http://www.rick-tomlinson.com for inspiration.
Outline schedule for 1 day workshop
10.00am Introduction to the workshop and how to set up your camera before we take to the water.  1100 out on the RIB taking pictures around Cork Harbour, Rick will give ideas and instruction on taking pictures afloat.  1400 return to RCYC and review our work on the computer including postproduction, importing and editing on the computer, Photoshop techniques and digital workflows. 1600 finish.
RCYC Members price per person is just €200 (discounted from the usual £250!) 3 persons are required to run the course (5 max).
Contact: Rick on rick@rick-tomlinson.com or +44 7785 317198

Cruising Dinner with Rick Tomlinson Saturday April 6th.

pressoffice — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:03:17 +0000

World renowned yachting photographer Rick Tomlinson will give a visually stunning presentation of his work at our Spring Cruising Dinner on Saturday April 6th. Don’t miss this opportunity, tickets are priced at €30.00 including dinner and are sure to sell out quickly. Reserve your table today on 021-4831023. Members and their guests welcome.

Royal Cork Skippers Club – An Evening with Donal McClement – Tuesday March 5th. 7.45pm

pressoffice — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:03:46 +0000

From the Azores to the World ARC, helicopter rescues and the Fastnet Race, Donal McClement has experienced more than most cruising sailors. Join us for an informal Skippers club meeting on Tuesday, March 5th. when Donal will share his experiences and adventures. Complimentary refreshments, members and their guests welcome.…

The Gathering Cruise 2013 – Skippers Club

pressoffice — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:41:33 +0000

ISA Regional Development Officer Gail MacAllister will give a talk on “The Gathering Cruise” at our next Skippers Club meeting on this coming Tuesday February 5th at 7.30pm. Gail will also tell us of her plans for a new cruising website and she will be asking for your ideas and input.This should be an entertaining evening with complimentary refreshments on offer. Members and their guests welcome.

Royal Cork Skippers Club

Cruising committee — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:12:56 +0000

Join us this Tuesday, November 6th at 19.30hrs for an exclusive tour of the new Crosshaven Coast Guard Station.
We will assemble at the clubhouse and head to the station as a group returning approximately one hour later for complimentary refreshments at the club.
Members and their guests welcome.