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Foynes Yacht Club
Cooleen Point, Foynes,
County Limerick, Ireland
+353 69 65261
Location:
Latitude
52°36"54’ N
Longitude 09°06"484’ W
September Series - Schedule of Events
Aug 30th, 2010
The
September Series will begin this coming Sunday. Racing will take place
the first three Sundays and the final Saturday of the month. The final
weekend will co-incide with the Foynes Superleague event. BBQ &
music lined up for the Sat evening to conclude the Sept series. The
schedule of events including race start times can be viewed here: »
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A Social Occasion for the Foynes to Cappa Race
Aug 28th, 2010
It
was a beat from start to finish for the 11 boats sent off by OOD Ray
McGibney for the Foynes to Cappa race. Competitors
encountered choppy conditions along the way with a NW force 4
against tide. Joyrider skippered by Andy Bracken took line honours at
Cappa Pier after 2hrs racing. However on corrected time the Galleon Cup
winner was Battle helmed by Donal McCormack with Golden Kopper in 2nd
place and Joyrider in 3rd. The Sean Keating Trophy for white sails went
to James McCormack on Alpara.
The boats tied up at Cappa Pier to enjoy some lunch & a chat while
they waited for the tide to turn! Claire Lowes & Sarah Moran
on Alpara cooked their signature dish - Chicken Alpara - for
anyone who was lucky enough to be tied up nearby while Barbara Buckley
had a glass of wine for anyone who made their way over to Dexterity.
Others ate their packed lunches or headed to the Galleon for a beverage
or two. (The cailiní on Alpara would like to remind Bev that
they don't like dry bread & to bring the butter next time!!)
A crews race provided some fun on the journey home where it
was spinnakers all the way for those who had the energy. On return to
Foynes members enjoyed a BBQ at the clubhouse. Trophies were presented
to the winners by Vice Commodore Liam Madden.
Race photos can be viewed through the photo gallery, complements of Ted
Kelly who was crewing on Kilteery. Race Results are also
available from the results section.
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Ragin Cajin arrives in Spain
Aug 27th, 2010
Latest news from Rajin Cajin is that they have arrived safely in Los
Camarinas in Northern Spain after 8 days from the Blaskets. Weather was
mixed from steady favourable northerlies to storm southerlies to dead
calm. The school term is looming for Luke Murray so he will be flying home from
Santiago de Compostela on Saturday. Will no doubt have time in the pilgrim
city to say a few prayers for Tony to see him safely onwards to Lisbon.
ISA Yachtsman Euromarine RIB Challenge
Aug 27th, 2010
As last years winners Foynes Yacht Club will host the final of the 2010 ISA Yachtsman Euromarine RIB Challenge this October. This
year the competition will host a junior event aswell as a senior event
and FYC have entered a team in each. The regional final will take place Lough Derg on Saturday 18th September.
The club would like to encourage any members interested to get
involved. The main aim is to have some fun & perhaps pick up a few
useful tips & techniques. A practice day will be set aside in the club where previous competitors & more experienced members will help out.
Tasks include: tying knots, throw a rescue line, answer a few nautical questions, manouevre an engine boat around a set course.
Anyone interested please contact the club via email
(info@foynesyachtclub.com) or contact Patrick (087 2054807) or Tom (087
2563515).
For more information check out the ISA Yachtsman Euromarine RIB Challenge details on the ISA website. »
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West Coast Cruising School Shore Based Navigation Course
Aug 26th, 2010
For
the 17th successive year the West Coast Cruising School is holding a
Yachtmaster Shorebased Navigation Course commencing Monday 8th November
at the Oak Wood Arms in Shannon. »
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Photo's of the Trip to Canon Island.
Aug 23rd, 2010
On Sunday last 5
Yachts and 2 Mermaids from
Foynes Yacht Club sailed east of Cooleen Point for the annual Canon
Island
Mass at 3pm. This Mass was said at 5pm in the ruins of the old
Franciscian
Abbey, where the public of Kildysart converge on the Clare Island.
Some photos of the trip are available via the photogallery.
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