Cian Byrne was victorious in the 4.7 class at the UKLA Laser Inland Championships held in Grafham Water Sailing Club this weekend.  The event was shortened due to the absence of wind yesterday, which prevented any racing.  Cian, the only Irish sailor to compete in this class, scored two first places and a fifth. In the Radial Class, Séafra Guilfoyle was fourth in a fleet of 120 boats and the winner of the Under 16 section.  Dermot Lyden finished 74th in his first international event in this class.  Meanwhile, at the National Yacht Club, Patrick Crosbie won the ISA National 4.7 Squad Trials in a fleet of over 20 boats.  Following Patrick were Ross [...]

First gun will be brought forward to 11.30 for the last two Sundays of the Curradinghy Laser Frostbite Series.  Launching will be at 10.45.  The notice of race has been amended accordingly. The prizegiving for the Summer Saturday and Tuesday Evening Leagues together with the September League will take place at the Junior Laying-Up Supper next Friday 18th November.  The prizegiving for the October and November Frostbite leagues will take place after racing on Sunday 27th November.  A meal will be served in the dining room which is free of charge for all entrants of the series.    We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at this event.

Séafra Guilfoyle and Cian Byrne led the way in the afternoon racing at the Cork Laser Fleet Mid Term Clinic.  Royal Cork sailors were joined by sailors from Kinsale and Baltimore.  Under the watchful eye of lead coach Maurice “Prof” O’Connell, a total of 24 sailors enjoyed outstanding sailing in very windy conditions and completed a total of 8 races on Tuesday and Thursday afternoon.  Our huge thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of this event – the sailors, our coaches including David Kenefick and Rory Lynch and to the catering staff under Anthony Mc Cann who provided great food after sailing.  Next year bigger and better !

We are delighted to announce details of the first Mid-Term Coaching Clinic for the Cork Laser Fleet to be held at the Royal Cork Yacht Club. The clinic will take place from the 1st - 3rd November, will cater for maximum of 32 sailors and will include a dedicated Radial group of 8. We have a supurb line-up of coaches led by Maurice “Prof” O’Connell.  Prof is one Ireland’s most experienced coaches and an outstanding sailor in his own right. The format of the event will include: Rotation of groups among coaches with each taking a particular aspect of racing skills. Racing each afternoon to put the lessons learned into practice. An evening meal for [...]

We are delighted to announce that Tom Mapplebech of Curradinghy has come on board as sponsor for the October and November Frostbite leagues, which start this Sunday.

Final day of coaching for September next Sunday – extra coach booked so everybody is welcome – rigged and ready by 1300 – charge reduced to €20 for the day – book asap to lasers@royalcork.com

Laser autumn coaching starts this Sunday 11th. at 1300.

The Autumn Coaching and Racing Program for the Laser Fleet is now available.