Welcome to the August 2015 Newsletter.
Contents:
Junior Sailing Course.
Junior summer camp.
Instructors Ball.
Pontoon.
2015 Sailing Season.
Helvick Head Branch of the RNLI.
Junior Sailing Courses:
It has been another successful year for the DHSC's programme of ISA certified training courses for young sailors.
Over six weeks in July and August almost one hundred students of various levels have participated in the three sets of courses ranging from a taste of sailing to level 4 standard.
At the recent presentation of certificates the Commodore stated that the students should understand that it is not a case of pass or fail in any level but more a progression to the level of skill that each student must attain before moving on to the next level.
Ms Sandra Wynne, Junior Organiser was presented with a bouquet of flowers on the night by the course instructors, without the level of commitment that Sandra put into the sail training programme over the winter and summer months it would not be the success that it is.
Similar must be said for Austin Flynn, Tommy Power and Marry Power for all the running repairs they made to the boats and sails during the course. On this note boat owners should realise that a lot of the equipment is getting worn and needs replacement over the winter
Well done to John Geogheghan, Senior Instructor for 2015, and his team of instructors and assistants who ran a very efficient show this year.
Mr Austin Flynn (ISA Training Centre Principal), Ms. Sandra Wynne and Mr. John Geoghegan presented a good account of the club and its activities during a recent inspection by Ms. Sarah-Louise Rossiter area representative of the ISA.
DHSC finished in the top four centres in the ISA competiton for the top ISA training centre for 2014.
DHSC is going to enter the competition again this year so best of luck to everyone.
Junior Summer Camp:
A trial summer camp was run in the second week of August for some of the students who participated in the sailing courses. It proved to be a successful venture of fun activities where participants also practiced what they learned during the summer courses. it is hoped that the club will run more summer camps before and after the training courses next year.
The Instructors Annual Ball:
The Instructors annual ball was held in the clubhouse on Friday the 14th of August, it was a livery night of music and dance enjoyed by the instructors and adults alike. Many thanks to Ms. Mary power who once again provided the excellent catering.
The Pontoon:
The pontoon was well used this year by members and visitors alike despite a summer of poor weather dictated by the jet stream not going far enough north keeping the lows off the west coast of Ireland and the highs over the most of Europe.
The sections of the pontoons have been divided into three areas for efficient usage as follows:
- A pick up/ set down area, maximum stay 10 minutes ( the first two sections of pontoon on approach from sea).
- A members berthing area, maximum stay 6 nights with Friday nights free of charge (all sections in between the pick up /set down and visitors areas).
- A visitors berthing area, maximum stay 6 nights ( the last two sections of pontoon nearest the bridge).
Members and visitors are expected to demonstrate a modicum of pontoon etiquette when using the pontoon as follows:
- Please respect the time limit and area designated as pick up and set down. Remember other sailors may want to embark/disembark family members too and these are the easiest sections to access.
- Visitors shall berth in the visitors area and shall raft up and leave members areas free for members.
- Members are asked to berth without leaving large spaces between the boats in front of and behind them.
- Everyone likes to be alongside the pontoon but if there is no room please raft up, if rafted up please respect the privacy of others and cross at the forward sections of boats.
Thank you for your co-operation in this matter.
2015 sailing Season:
The 2015 sailing season hasn't been the best for the cruising sailors of the club but there is probably six weeks left before a skippers mind goes into de-rigging mode for the winter lift out. So if the weather is good go for it.
Helvick Head RNLI Station:
The Helvick Head Branch of the RNLI have entered an RNLI competition namely "Pride of Place".
The judges attended the Helvick Head station recently and they were afforded a very professional presentation followed by light refreshments, DHSC wishes them luck in the competition.
The RNLI sponsored swim took place on the 9th of August and despite Waterford playing against Kilkenny for a place in the all Ireland final a large crowd turned out to support the lifeboat and swimmers.
Weather conditions were favourable again this year which makes it a pleasant day out.
Many thanks to the members of DHSC who volunteered to help on the day.
Believe it or not another year has gone by and next months newsletter will be the last before there is a change of the guard after the AGM in early October.
DHSC Newsletter July 2015
Welcome to the July 2015 Newsletter
Contents:
The blessing of boats.
Junior Courses/Sailing.
Cruiser/Dinghy sailing.
Zambian food and culture experience night.
Dungarvan 800 year celebrations.
Pontoon visitors.
Cruisers Note.
The Blessing of Boats:
The blessing of boats will be held on the pontoon on Sunday the 12 of July at 1500hrs. After the blessing a flotilla of boats will go to sea to lay wreaths for those lost at sea.
Junior Courses/sailing:
The junior sailing courses commenced on the 29th of June and the participants had a good week of weather to get their sea legs. 22 students took to the water to participate in courses from start sailing level 1 to racing level 4.
The courses will run until the 6th of August. Many thanks to Ms. Sandra Wynne for all the work she has done in organising the courses. All details regarding the courses are on the clubs website including Sandra's contact details if you want to inquire if places are available on any of the remaining courses.
Cruiser/Dinghy racing:
Congratulations to Mr. Tony Murphy on winning the Cleary cup for a race in June.
There was not enough racing in June to constitute a league, therefore the overall prizes of Aer Lingus vouchers will be held back for a future event.
The committee will organise more racing for cruisers in July and August.
Zambian food and culture experience night:
Many thanks to Dorothy and Jasmine for the fantastic variety of Zambian style food, music and dancing they provided on the night. The event was immensely enjoyed by all who attended.
Dungarvan 800 year celebrations:
The weekend of the 3rd of July saw the celebration of Dungarvan being 800 years old, King John was landed on the clubs pontoon from the club launch, accompanied by a flotilla of Junior Sailors, from where he proceeded to the castle for more pageantry. Over the weekend the castle was open with exhibitions of mediaeval life.
Pontoon visitors:
The pontoon committee has been busy in the last fortnight with boats from Dublin, England, Scotland and Wales visiting Dungarvan and enjoying the amenity of the pontoon with fresh water and electricity and the convenience of nearby supermarkets, restaurants and pubs.
Cruisers Note:
Waterford Harbour SC based in Dunmore East now has five moorings available to visitors at a charge of €15 per night inclusive of a ferry service to and from shore between the hours of 10am to 8pm. The following is the contact details to book a mooring or to call the ferryman 085 7713635 or VHF channel 69.
Dungarvan Harbour Sailing Club
Newsletter May 2015
Welcome to the May 2015 Newsletter
Contents:
- Open Days.
- Cruiser Sailing.
- Summer Courses.
- Dungarvan 800 year celebration.
Open Days:
It is planned to have an introductory open day for dinghies and cruisers these will take place as follows:
The dinghy open day will take place on Saturday the 13th of June. Interested parties should meet on the lookout at 1400hrs, this event is open to both Adults and Juniors. ( Please note that juniors have to be over twelve years of age to participate in this event.)
The cruiser open days will take place on the 17th and 18th of June. Interested parties should meet on the gangway to the pontoon at Davitt’s Quay at 1830hrs, this event is open to adults only.
Cruiser Sailing:
Despite the early morning start a number of boats turned out for the shakedown sail on Sunday the 24th of May.
A cruiser league is organised for June, the first race will take place on Wednesday the 3rd of June with the first gun at 1830hrs. Subsequent dates for the league will be posted on this website shortly in the activities section.
The prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in the league are as follows. 1st place a voucher for AER LINGUS to the value of €300.00, 2nd place a voucher for AER LINGUS to the value of €200.00, 3rd place a voucher for AER LINGUS to the value of €100.00.
Very good prizes plus there will be extra prizes for classes of three boats or more.
The Portsmouth Yardstick handicap system will apply for the league.
So let’s see those big sails out on the water.
Summer Courses:
The summer courses are now booking, full details of the courses and how to apply for a course are posted on this website in the notices section. It is hoped to get junior sailing up and running shortly.
The best of luck to all our juniors who may be sitting the Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate examinations in June.
The Pontoon:
The terms of use for the pontoon are being updated and will be posted in the documents section of this website in June.
The main points are:
That as and from the 1st of June members will have to use their fobs to enter and exit the pontoon.
The last two sections of the pontoon at the bridge end are designated as visitor’s berths.
The first two sections of the pontoon on entering the harbour are designated as pick up and set down only. The maximum stay in this area is ten minutes and boats must be attended by a competent person at all times.
Dungarvan 800 year celebrations:
Dungarvan is celebrating its 800th birthday this year and Dungarvan Chamber of Commerce is hosting an event in King John’s Castle on the 3rd of July where some Vikings will land the king on the pontoon around 5.30pm.
Memberships:
Memberships are now due for the 2015 season since the AGM in 2014. Membership may be paid by cheque or electronically, please ensure you enter your name in the correct box so as to identify the member on the bank statement. Please also text the Treasurer at 0876644734 to notify him that you have paid by electronic transfer as it is sometimes not possible to identify the payee. The following is the clubs bank details if you wish to pay by electronic transfer,
AIB, Dungarvan,
Sort Code: 93 40 70
Account Number: 10041304
Family sub: €240, Single sub: €160, Club house sub: €60
March newsletter
Contents:
Training Centre Awards.
Talk on boat/engine maintenance.
Skippers meeting.
Winter League.
St Patricks Day.
ISA Training Centre Awards 2014:
DHSC was represented at the awards in the Royal College of Surgeons Building on the 6th of March 2015 by the Commodore Edwin Fay, Vice Commodore and ISA Training Centre Principal Austin Flynn and Junior Sailing Organiser Sandra Wynne. The overall award was won by Mayo Sailing Club, so congratulations to them. More importantly for DHSC is that out of 80 ISA Training Centres in Ireland Dungarvan is ranked in the top four training centres. This remarkable achievement is down to the dedication and hard work of Ms Sandra Wynne and her team of instructors, course assistants and course participants, so well done and thanks to all and keep up the good work.
Talk on Boat Engine Maintenance:
There was a good turn out for the talk by Kevin Higgins from Marine Motors on Friday the 6th of March. Kevin was on his feet for an hour and a half and he imparted a lot of his hard gained experience to the attendance in this time with a good question and answer session at the end. If you weren't there you missed a good night. Many thanks to Kevin for giving his time to the club.
Skippers meeting:
A meeting of boat skippers and crews will be held in the clubhouse on Friday the 13th March at 8pm. The purpose of this meeting is to get feedback from members on a sailing/racing programme for 2015. So attend on the night if you want to have an input.
Winter League:
The next race in the Winter League will be held this Sunday the 15th of March with the First Gun at 1200hrs. The last two outings had to be cancelled due to poor weather conditions so hopefully sailors will get on the water on Sunday.
St Patricks Day:
The clubhouse will be open after the local parade from 4pm. This will be good occasion for members and friends to get together after the winter, hope to see you all there.
Dungarvan Harbour Sailing Club
Newsletter February 2015
Welcome to the February 2015 Newsletter
Contents:
- Junior Sailing.
- Members receive awards for sailing achievements.
- Winter work
- Boat launching dates.
- RNLI AGM.
Junior Sailing:
The junior sailing is off to a good start in 2015 with the first shake down race taking place on the 18th of January. It was a very cold day with a fresh breeze, five hardy sailors took to the water, Gregory and Ella Fay, Jack Kiely, Larry Brazel and Joey Curran. Three races were held and the winners were: Race1. Gregory Fay, Race 2. Jack Kiely, Race 3. Larry Brazel, the overall winner of the series of three races was Jack Kiely. There was one or two gear failures and capsizes (Brrrrr). Junior sailors are advised to check their boats, sails and rigging for wear and tear. Most class association websites will have information on what to look out for. All experienced dinghy sailors in the club would be glad to offer assistance and advice to junior sailors and parents. The ISA newsletter identified a mobile app called “Wind Aware” which is free to download from the app store and Google play. The app helps turn knowledge into understanding of how sails should be set for various wind directions.
Winter League:
The winter league commenced on the 1st February and will run every second weekend until the 29th of March 2015 weather permitting. Results will be posted in the activities section of the website. Three competitors competed in the first races in cold conditions with a gentle breeze. Hopefully we will see more junior sailors out on the water on the 15th and that it will be warmer now that Spring is here.
Members receive awards:
Congratulations to Andrew and Maura Wilkes who have received awards from both the Irish Cruising Club and the Royal Cruising Club for their sailing expeditions in the Arctic in 2014. The Irish Cruising Club awarded Andrew and Maura “The Fastnet Award” for exceptional achievements and excellence in cruising under sail. The Royal Cruising Club awarded Maura and Andrew “The American Cruising Club Bowl” for their trip to Greenland by way of the Faroe Islands, Iceland, Baffin Island and finishing up in Newfoundland. Maura and Andrew now seem to commute between England, Ireland and the Arctic Circle.
Club Winter Work:
In January the keystone to the arch over the door to the store in the DHSC was repaired by Austin Flynn and Tommy Power. Mossy Brennock serviced one of the outboard engines and power washed all the red rescue boats. Other members showed up at various times to help with anti fouling them and to help out with running the junior sailing. Many thanks to all members who helped out in cold weather conditions.
Boat Launch dates:
The 11th and 25th of April have been tentatively identified as launch dates for the larger boats so it is time to commence making that “to do list” of maintenance jobs.
RNLI AGM:
The RNLI Fundraising Committee AGM was held in the clubhouse on the 23rd of January at 8pm. The committee had a very successful year running fundraising events, the amount of work undertaken by the committee requires a huge amount of commitment to the organisation by them. Their hard work has been recognised and the committee has received two awards for 2014. The committee received an award for Community Services at the Waterford Community and Voluntary Awards in the Park Hotel recently and a Regional Award from the RNLI. Many thanks to all the committee for their dedication to fund raising work. The Committee thanked the club for the use of the premises for their meeting and for all the help from DHSC throughout the year.
Memberships:
Memberships are now due for the new season since the AGM in 2014. Membership may be paid by cheque or electronically, please ensure you enter your name in the correct box so as to identify the member on the bank statement. The following is the clubs bank details if you wish to pay by electronic transfer,
AIB, Dungarvan,
Sort Code: 93 40 70
Account Number: 10041304
Family sub: €240, Single sub: €160, Club house sub: €60
Dungarvan Harbour Sailing Club
Newsletter December 2014
Season’s greetings to all Members,
Contents:
• Santa Claus visit to DHSC Pontoon.
• End of Season/Christmas party.
• Rib Run.
• Frostbite League.
• Club jackets for sale.
• Sailing/Racing/Junior sub committees
• Memberships.
• Clubhouse Christmas opening hours.
Santa Claus visits DHSC Pontoon to turn on the Christmas Lights:
On Friday 21st of November Santa Claus arrived by sea to Dungarvan to turn on the Christmas lights. Santa Claus was escorted by members of the RNLI to the quay where he disembarked at the DHSC new pontoon assisted by members of DHSC. A large crowd of parents and excited children had gathered despite the torrential rain. Santa Claus turned on a section of the lights from the pontoon and then led the crowd to Grattan Square to turn on the town’s Christmas lights. Dungarvan is looking good all lit up at night.
Please note that in the interest of security entry and exit from the pontoon will be by fob only for the foreseeable future.
End of Season/ Christmas Party:
The end of season party on the 29th of November was a great success with 60 plus people in attendance. The Commodore thanked Mary Power and her team and Maurice Brennock for the excellent catering provided. Many thanks to the D.J., Gregory Fay, for the music played which had everyone out on the dance floor.
RIB Run:
The RIB Run will take place on the 1st of January 2015 (weather permitting) from Ferrypoint to Cappoquin. Boat owners are asked to have their boats on the water in Ferrypoint at 1300hrs. Warm clothing, hats and gloves, oilskins, lifejackets and waterproof boots should be worn. Please bring a packed lunch with something warm to drink as it is proposed to have a pit stop at Cappoquin. If boat owners have spare berths and non rib owners would like to avail of a spare berth please contact Mr Edwin Fay at 086 2503895 to inform him of same.
Frostbite League:
A Frostbite league will be run in the New Year, program details are listed below.
A Notice of Racing will be posted on the DHSC website at a future date and sent out to local clubs.
The league will be open to senior and junior members and the committee hopes to have visitors from local clubs.
It is hoped to run two races per weekend.
There will be a prize giving ceremony each weekend with the overall prize giving ceremony on the final day of racing.
Date Day High water First gun
18-Jan Sun 15.38 hrs 14.30 hrs
01-Feb Sun 15.57 hrs 14.30 hrs
15-Feb Sun 14.11 hrs 14.30 hrs
01-Mar Sun 14.43 hrs 14.30 hrs
15-Mar Sun 12.22 hrs 12.00 hrs
29-Mar Sun 13.57 hrs 12.00 hrs
Club Jackets:
Fleece lined jackets with the club logo are still available and would make a nice Christmas present for the sailor in your life. Please contact Ms. Niamh Power at 087 9472996 for more details. A sample jacket is available for viewing in the clubhouse.
Sailing/Racing/Cruising sub-committees:
A junior sailing sub-committee was formed at the last Committee meeting. It comprises Edwin Fay, Sandra Wynne, Austin Flynn, John Queally and Maurice Brennock. The sub-committees will be busy early in the New Year and their programmes will be posted on the website when they are finalised.
Memberships:
Memberships are now due for the new season. Membership may be paid by cheque or electronically, please ensure you enter your name in the correct box so as to identify the member on the bank statement. The following is the clubs bank details if you wish to pay by electronic transfer,
AIB, Dungarvan,
Sort Code: 93 40 70
Account Number: 10041304
Family sub: €240, Single sub: €160, Club house sub: €60
Clubhouse Christmas opening hours:
24th December 2014: 1800hrs.
25th December 2014: Closed.
26th December 2014: 1900hrs.
27th December 2014: 1800hrs.
28th December 2014: 1800hrs.
31st December2014: 1900hrs.
1st January 2015: 1800hrs.
2nd January 2015: 1900hrs.
3rd January 2015: 1800hrs.
4th January 2015: 1800hrs.
Wishing all members a Happy Christmas
and a prosperous New Year.
Dungarvan Harbour Sailing Club
Newsletter October 2014
Hello Members,
The AGM of the Dungarvan Harbour Sailing Club was held on the 10th of October 2014.
There was a good attendance of members at the meeting where Ms Joan Moloney had come to the end of her three year term as Commodore. Many thanks Joan for all your efforts over the three years and the club hopes you enjoy your future.
The newly elected committee held their first meeting on Thursday 23rd of October 2014.
The names of the new committee are posted on the website.
The Commodore's and the Secretary's contact details are posted on the website for members information.
It was agreed by the committee that the DHSC Newsletter and all information regarding club activities will be posted on the website in future. Members will be notified by text of updates to the website. DHSC is now going digital, if you are not receiving notification of updates by text please contact the Secretary. This is as an effort to reduce the cost of postage to the club.
End of Season/ Christmas Party:
A party night with food, music and dance is being arranged for The 29th of November. Tickets are limited at a cost of €10/head. Please contact Ms. Mary Power at 086 1524285 if you would like to confirm attendance.
Club Jackets:
Fleece lined jackets with the club logo can now be ordered. Please contact Ms. Niamh Power at 087 9472996 for more details. A sample jacket is available for viewing in the clubhouse.
Sailing sub-committee:
A sailing sub-committee has been formed. They are preparing a program of fun sailing and racing for both adult and junior sailors. This programme will be posted on the website when it is finalised and approved by the Committee
Pontoon:
Members are requested to keep their punts monitored and bailed if they are leaving them on the pontoon for the winter. Presently some punts are full of water and are going in under the sections of the pontoon with the possibility of damaging the pontoon floats.
Dinghy Park:
Boat owners are requested to remove all sails, rudders, centre boards and rigging from their boats, bring them home and store them in a dry area. Please leave your boat in a tidy state where it will not fill with rainwater over the winter and that the tyres are pumped with air to facilitate movement of trailers.
RIB Run:
It is proposed by the committee that a RIB Run will be organised over the Christmas holiday period. Please contact Mr Edwin Fay at 086 2503895 if you are interested in taking part.
Memberships:
Memberships are now due for the new season. Membership may be paid by cheque or electronically, please ensure you enter your name in the correct box so as to identify the member on the bank statement. The following is the clubs bank details if you wish to pay by electronic transfer,
AIB, Dungarvan,
Sort Code: 93 40 70
Account Number: 10041304
Family sub: €240, single sub: €160, club house sub: €60
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Dungarvan Harbour Sailing Club, Co. Waterford is situated on the South East coast of Ireland, approximately mid way between Cork and Rosslare harbours. Dungarvan Bay is sheltered allowing safe sailing for both racing and junior sailing and training.
The modern clubhouse is situated right on Dungarvan Quay in the harbour and is in the centre of Dungarvan town. It is also adjacent to the club’s pontoon. The clubhouse has a spacious bar and function area and has all the facilities expected of a modern clubhouse.
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Davitts Quay, Dungarvan,
Co. Waterford,
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Sunday: 6.30pm