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New Bow Numbers available now!
New 2-digit bow numbers have been allocated to known boats in Ireland. Numbers will be dispatched to the following local representatives by 29th June 2024:
Baltimore
Crosshaven
Galway
Dunmore East
Dublin
- Aidan / Rory
- Fionn
- Brian
- Julian
- Ross
Please link up with local representative by the 29th June 2024 to arrange collection from them.
There are a lot of boats that aren’t racing this year but bow numbers have been allocated to them. All owners are encouraged to get their numbers at this stage as the local representatives are geared up to distribute them at this time, which may not be the case in the future.
Massive thanks to Ross McDonald for the Trojan work he’s done in getting the new numbers system in place.
Don’t forget to purchase the bow numbers in advance!
Ropedock Atara on top at epic Irish 1720 Championships
It was tough, but oh so good!
The 2024 Irish 1720 Championships were held in beautiful Baltimore during 14th-16th June, and treated competing teams to big winds, testing seas and of course some champagne sailing with weary sailors being welcomed back into the tender and most sociable care of our hosts in Baltimore Sailing Club each evening.
Racing was held in three different race areas over the three days, including the inner harbour, as conditions dictated. Race Officer and veteran 1720 campaigner Anthony O’Leary and his race management team, ably assisted by son Rob O’Leary and an enthusiastic cadre of volunteers, managed to pull off a cracking event that had teams buzzing at the end of their weekend. A huge congratulations - and our thanks - to all who organised this terrific gathering.
Yes, Ropedock Atara continued on in 2024 as they had finished their 2023 campaign, but they were kept honest all the way despite the demanding conditions that tested the mettle of teams throughout the 22 boat fleet.
Mark Jardine of Yachts and Yachting was out on the water giving 1720 sailing a lash and certainly seemed to enjoy himself. He penned an excellent article which you can read using the button below, accompanied by spectacular photographs by Deirdre Horgan including the timeless shot opposite. Enjoy!
Photo © Deirdre Horgan
Round the Island in a 1720!
The Round the Island Race takes place this Saturday, 15th June. While the 1720 Nationals are on in Baltimore this weekend, keep an eye out for the Royal Cork Yacht Club 1720 which is heading for Cowes this week to take part in Saturday’s famous, 1000+ boat, 50 mile circumnavigation of the Isle of White.
Best of luck to Alex Barry, Richie Leonard, John Coakley, Blake Walsh, Andrew Lane and Sandy Rimmington.
You can leave a message of support for the team on Facebook here.
“Enhance your practical use of Racing Rules, with Chris Lindsay, International Umpire and Judge”
Irish Sailing’s Racing and Classes Policy group is delighted to announce its upcoming Webinar on 10th April @19:30 , with renowned International Judge and Umpire, Chris Lindsay.
This webinar will be if huge interest to all competitive sailors across all types of dinghies and cruisers so please register your interest and a webinar link will be forwarded to you closer to the time. Please also check in on Irish Sailing Communications Channels for further updates as the event draws closer.
Chris is an International Judge and Umpire from Carrickfergus. He regularly umpires for Olympic class events and professional circuits including SailGP and the M32 series. Chris will be a Jury Member for the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics in France.
"Are you using rules to your best possible advantage on the racecourse?"
“How can you use the rules to sail yourself out of trouble?”
"Looking for advice on how to manage the Protest Room?"
"What are the benefits of having umpires at events?"
This interactive and engaging webinar will give sailors a valuable insight into the racing rules of sailing and grow your racing experience through rules knowledge. Chris will explain how to use the rules to your advantage on the water and share his insight as an on-the-water umpire.