National Yacht Club

The Winter RC sailing program got off to an enthusiastic if somewhat wet start on the Bank Holiday Monday. The impromptu gathering was intended to dust off the cobwebs but instead proved a test of the waterproofing of all the equipment because of the very heavy rain. Nonetheless 7 boats turned up, including some new ones and the usual faces were seen at the front of the fleet in the trying conditions with the new boys coming to grips with getting the best out of their boats. With over 20 boat owners in Dun Laoghaire and 3 new owners this year, there is renewed enthusiasm evident so come along and enjoy the fun. You do not have to be a member of the NYC to participate. We now have excellent marks, an automatic tannoy starting system and access to a super mark laying and rescue boat. From next week on we shall be meeting every Sunday in the National with racing planned to commence at 2pm with at least 10 races being organised. We shall either be racing in front of the Club are from the East Pier near the Bandstand. We have a new recording system for results and will be running a league system which will be divided between the period up to Christmas and January/February in 2012. There is demand for 2nd hand boats so if you have one for sale please let me know and I am sure we can re-home it. We propose pooling an order for spare parts and replacement equipment very shortly so if you need anything please let me know by 9th November. If you are having any problems with your boat there are several people within the fleet who are experienced at fixing things so let us know if you need any help. It will only cost you a pint! Roger Bannon Mobile 353 (0) 876504925