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Irish Squib Class Confirm 2023 Event Dates

17th November 2022
The 2023 Squib Regional and National events were decided at the AGM
The 2023 Squib Regional and National events were decided at the AGM Credit: Bob Bateman

The Irish Squib Class AGM was held via Zoom last evening, and the venues for the 2023 Squib Regional and National events were decided.

The outgoing Squib Class Chairman, Rob Marshall will meet the class again in Killyleagh Yacht Club for the opening regional event on May 20th/21st of 2023.

Following on from the successful combined Squib Nationals last summer Kinsale Yacht Club will welcome back Squibbers to the Southern Regional event on July 15th and 16th.

The New Class President and Reigning National Champion Ian Travers will be towing to Belfast on August weekend 4th/5th &6th to defend his his title at the Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club.

Autumn will see the Squib fleet head East to Howth Yacht Club on Sept 9th &10th.

Dromineer on Lough Derg on October 14th and 15th is the last event of the year.

Squib Class  2023 Event Dates

  • Northerns - 20-21 May, Killyleagh YC
  • Southerns - 15/16th July, Kinsale YC
  • Nationals - 4/5/6 August, Royal North YC
  • Easterns - 9/10 Sept, Howth YC
  • Inlands - 14-15 Oct, Lough Derg YC
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At a Glance - Squib Class 2024 Event Dates

  • Southern Championships- 8th/9th June- Baltimore Sailing Club
  • Northern Championships – 25th/26th May – Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club
  • National Championships – 26th 28th July – Howth Yacht Club
  • Eastern Championships – 7th/8th September – Royal George Yacht Club
  • Inland Championships – 12th/13th October – Lough Derg Yacht Club

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