Clifden's Public Relations Officer's Report

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Report 30th June 2009
Our scheduled 'Summer Series' start for today, for Tues and Thurs evenings has been postponed til further notice.I don't know much more than that, at the moment.

This years 'Race Officer' has planed something, and I quote:
"Racing league starting this wed eve. gun at 7'30 sailing inst and entry at 6'30".
That's all I have on that for now too. Hopefully more news on that to follow.

Report 16th June 2009
Busy Weekend ahead - Mid Summer Party ... and more!!!

Hi Folks, Our 'Mid Summer Party' is upon us, this Sunday the 21st June.
There is planned; A cold buffet inside the Clubhouse and weather permitting a BBQ outside. This is open to all, 8pm, cost 10 euro payable at the door.

With this we have local boats volunteering to bring anyone who is interested in short trips around the bay. We hope to have yachts and powerboats available from 4pm onwards.
This is free to all!!!

Also, our 'Sea Angling Competition', scheduled for Saturday, has been postponed to Sunday, to coincide with this 'Mid Summer Party'.
Please spread the word about change in date.
We have booked John Ryan's Charter Fishing Vessel, The Celtic Queen, for the afternoon, pending entries.
The cost of entering the competition is 25 euro, per person, including all fishing equipment supplied by John.
This competition is also open to private boats and their anglers. If you want to participate and bring extra anglers with you please contact me ASAP to discuss reduced entry fee options.
Briefing and registration is planned for 3pm. Competition starts 4pm. Weigh-in 7.30pm. Prize-giving 8pm.
As we have had to book John's Charter Fishing Vessel for the day I need interested parties to contact me ASAP.
There is a max limit of 12 persons on this vessel. Only first entries paid up can be confirmed.

This looks like it should be a fun afternoon and evening ... and possibly a late night.
I hope to see you all there.
Regards,
Damian Ward.
Mobile: 087-241 85 69.
Public Relations Officer
Clifden Boat Club

Report 21st May 2009
Click here to read a newsletter sent out to all clubs from the commodore of WIORA.

Report 12th May 2009
After a meeting held last night it was decided that the "Launch Party" is cancelled due to clashing dates in the near future. It will now be replaced with a "Mid Summer Party" scheduled for the weekend of 20th/21st June, coinciding with our scheduled Sea Angling Competition.

Also, the "Bofin Cruise" scheduled for this weekend, 15th May, is going ahead.
There is a change to the usual formatt. We won't be organising a group dinner so feel free to make your own plans for dining on the island.
Contact the skippers of any of the yachts or powerboats to make plans.

Report 8th April 2009
The "Spring Series", of yacht racing in Clifden Bay, scheduled to start tomorrow (9th April), has been postponed until further notice.

Report 6th April 2009
The registration form for this years sailing courses can be downloaded here now.
It should also be on the relevant page of the website soon.

Report 26th March 2009
"Yacht Owners/Skippers,
Hi All. I have been asked to make sure you know that moorings/berths are fast becoming scarce. If you intend on bringing your boat to the GBSC Regatta or visiting Galway Bay during the Volvo Stop-Over you must reserve a berth/mooring now.
Galway have put out 120 new visitor moorings and 110 are already booked.
Click here for the booking form which must be sent to the Harbour Master in Galway asap. Regards, Damian."

Report 19th March 2009
A note from W.I.O.R.A.:
" Hi,
As a reminder the reduced entry fee date of the 31st March 2009 is fast approaching,
for entry to the ICRA National Cruiser Championship
& WIORA West Coast Championship.

NATIONALS, WESTCOAST (INCL WHITESAILS), COMBINED
ON/PRIOR 31st MARCH 2009 €125 €125 €175
ON/AFTER 01st APRIL 2009 €175 €175 €225

‘Online Entry’ is available
Irish Cruiser Racing Association ‘National Cruiser Championships’ 11th – 13th June 2009 West of Ireland Offshore Racing Association ‘West Coast Championships’ 10th – 12th June 2009
Tralee Bay Sailing Club, Fenit, Co. Kerry.
For more information and the Online Entry Form – available at www.traleebaysailingclub.com

Regards, Simon."

Report 15th February 2009
We're now planing our entry in the Blue Cup Regatta 2009, in Greece, in November.
Please click here to read a report on our first entry in Nov 2008.
And click here to read a projection for the 2009 event.
If you are interested you should contact Werner asap. We need to book the yachts now.
You can go straight to their own site for more info ... it's on the right hand side here.
I'm also working on a dedicated page which will be linked from the left hand menu.

Report 12th February 2009
A note from Galway Bay Sailing Club ...
" Hello all,
As you may be aware the G.B.S.C. calendar will be published in the next couple of weeks.
You may wish to know that as well as our established events we will (as a new initiative) be running a Spring League this season on four consecutive Sundays from 26th April to 17th May
The format will be two races a day, windward leeward or with a triangle,Committee boat start and finish, approx 50-60 min per races with first gun at 11.00hrs.
This is being run as a build-up to GB '09, the Volvo Stopover and WIORA/IRC Nationals in Fenit.
It is also being run, in part, due to the success of our October League and also to facilitate visiting boats from the west coast who may wish to in get some racing prior to the bigger events.
We would be particularly pleased to have visiting boats participate and I ask please that you might inform members of your club of this event so that they may have time to consider this option to their season plan.
Yours in sailing,Martin Breen."

Report 6th February 2009
A note from WIORA ...
"Online Entry is now available for both the
Irish Cruiser Racing Association ‘National Cruiser Championships’ 11th – 13th June ‘09 West of Ireland Offshore Racing Association ‘West Coast Championships’ 10th – 12th June ‘09.
Tralee Bay Sailing Club, Feint, Co. Kerry.
For more information and the Online Entry Form – check out www.traleebaysailingclub.com "

Report 13th January 2009
We're in to a new year and prepping for the next sailing season.
At a recent committee meeting it was confirmed that our club memberships are valid for the calendar year, Jan to Dec ... this means your membership is now due.
Click here to download the 2009 memberships form, print it, attach a cheque and post to Donal, please.

The Volvo Ocean Race is due to leave Singapore this Sunday 18th Jan ... a 2,500 mile leg to China. You can follow it by clicking on the link in the right hand menu.

Report 16th December 2008
Our local yacht CERYS has crossed the finish line in St. Lucia. They were racing in the ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers) with 214 yachts from Canaries. They came 133rd in 21 days (I think). Well done Ruaidhri and Ursula.

Report 12th December 2008
OK folks ... the VOR is back on ... the boys have all had time to make repairs and rest.
10am tomorrow, Saturday, sees the start line in Cochin, India ... destination Singapore.
I may be back here later on tonight to give you the high-lights on the lead up to tomorrow.
Actually I won't be here ... I'll be reporting on my VOR page ... link found on the right.

Report 20th November 2008
Well, our year is over ... we've had our AGM, in the form of an EGM this year to change the anual date.
We have a new committee for the 2009 season.
We had our "Laying-Up Supper" too ... that concludes our sheduled calendar .
We now have a new webmaster too. Bobbi will be posting the updated site soon.

In the meantime the Volvo Ocean Race is well under way.
Click on the link in the right-hand menu.

Report 11th November
Our end of year "Laying-Up Supper" is this Friday, the 14th Nov.
Tickets are available from Donal, in the Siopa Deas, for 15 euro each.
Tickets can also be reserved, by emailing me with your intended numbers,
then collected and paid for at the door on the night.
Numbers can be changed later but we need some idea for now to plan the night.
Your help with this is appreciated.
Email me now ... warddamian@hotmail.com

Report 29th October
Kilrush October Series is over. Hallmark wins Class 3.
And that is the end of the "Dubarry West Coast Superleague 2008" ...
Class 3 and Overall Winner 2008 is our own HALLMARK.

Damian Ward … Clifden's Public Relations Officer.