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Laser, Team RoosterA Summer to Remember
The Laser 4.7 Worlds 2015 took place in Medemblik, Holland on the Isomer. As this was my first international event ever I was not expecting too much from myself and used it as an opportunity to see the standard of sailing internationally. Two races where scheduled for each day but that was not the case … Read More
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Laser, Team RoosterLaser Connaught Championships
The weekend of 27th and 28th of June saw me compete in the Connaught Championships in Galway Bay Sailing Club on the west coast of Ireland. The forecast was looking windy so I was feeling confident; partially because I’m a heavy person for a 4.7 at 64 kg but also because I am now on … Read More
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Laser2015 So Far – Irish Laser Scene
The year started off with the Munster championships in Baltimore sailing club with the 4.7 completing six races over two days in very light conditions. Having wind shifts all day for both days with the wind coming from all directions at some stage in the event. Read More
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LaserIrish Laser Calendar 2015
The Irish laser racing circuit for 2015 promises some hard, intense racing with tricky conditions. Sadly there will be three events in Cork so I won’t be able to attend all as I have my Junior Certificate (state exams) in June. Read More
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Team RoosterFirst Year in a Laser 4.7
I’ve just finished my first year of Laser 4.7 competitions which took me around Ireland going to different events. I competed in the Munster in Baltimore Sailing Club, the ISA Youth Nationals in Howth Yacht...
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Team RoosterIrish Sailing Association Youth Pathway Nationals 2014
The ISA Youth Pathway Nationals are over until next year now. It promised to be an exciting event with nearly 150 boats across 5 fleets (Laser radials, Laser 4.7, Toppers, 420s and Optimist). It was going to be a challenging event with 29 people in my fleet (Laser 4.7) trying to qualify for International teams … Read More
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Life after Optimists
On Sunday a couple of weeks ago I got a chance to try a new boat with my friend George. He had just got the boat and needed crew so he wanted to know if I would crew with him. Read More
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Irish Optimist Trials Fleet, Dromineer, Lough Derg, County Tipperary 2013
Last weekend was the first leg of the Irish optimist trial, held on Lough Derg, North Tipperary. Due to very light winds, it favoured the lighter sailors and didn’t favour the heavier sailors. Read More
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