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Louise McKenna's Fireball dinghy Goodness Gracious was first home in tonight's Dublin Bay Sailing Club (DBSC) race. The DMYC sailor beat Elevation (N.Colin/M.Casey) across the Scotsmans Bay line. Third was Licence to Thrill (Louis Smyth). Results for 9 AUGUST 2011are below:

BENETEAU 31.7 - 1. Magic (D.O'Sullivan/D.Espey), 2. Extreme Reality (P.McSwiney/E.O'Rafferty), 3. Attitude (D.Owens/T.Milner)

BENETEAU 31.7 - 1. Magic (D.O'Sullivan/D.Espey), 2. Extreme Reality (P.McSwiney/E.O'Rafferty), 3. Attitude (D.Owens/T.Milner)

CRUISERS 2 - 1. Cor Baby (Keith Kiernan et al), 2. Graduate (D O'Keeffe), 3. Bendemeer (Lindsay Casey Power)

CRUISERS 3 - 1. Papytoo (M.Walsh/F.Guilfoyle), 2. Upd8 (Whelan/McCabe/Carey), 3. Chouskikou (R.Sheehan/R.Hickey)

FIREBALL - 1. Goodness Gracious (Louise McKenna), 2. Elevation (N.Colin/M.Casey), 3. Licence to Thrill (Louis Smyth)

GLEN - 1. Pterodactyl (R & D McCaffrey), 2. Glenshane (P Hogan), 3. Glencorel (B.Waldock/K.Malcolm)

IDRA 14 FOOT - 1. Dunmoanin (Frank Hamilton), 2. Squalls (Stephen Harrison), 3. Doody (J.Fitzgerald/J.Byrne)

MERMAID - 1. Kim (D Cassidy), 2. Jill (P.Smith/P.Mangan)

RUFFIAN 23 - 1. Ruff Nuff (D & C Mitchell), 2. Diane ll (Bruce Carswell), 3. Alias (D.Meeke/M.McCarthy)

SIGMA 33 - 1. White Mischief (Timothy Goodbody), 2. Pippa lV (G.Kinsman/K.Blake/M.O'Brien)

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George Sisk's J111 WOW led a tightly packed bunch of cruisers in to Scotsman's Bay to escape the flood tide after the start of this afternoon's Dublin Port sponsored Dublin Bay Sailing Club (DBSC) race. It was a tactic that worked for the Royal Irish skipper in Cruisers Zero division and for Colin Byrne's Extravagance in Cruisers One too. The strong tides dictated tactics in the medium southerly winds off Sandycove point but it wasn't long before boats were benefiting from the tide as they bore off and hoisted spinnakers. Results for DBSC's 6 AUGUST 2011race are below:

BENETEAU 31.7 Echo- 1. Attitude (D.Owens/T.Milner), 2. Levante (B.Leyden/M.Leahy), 3. Thirty Something (Gerry Jones et al)

BENETEAU 31.7 - 1. Thirty Something (Gerry Jones et al), 2. Levante (B.Leyden/M.Leahy), 3. Prospect (Chris Johnston)

CRUISERS 0 Echo - 1. Tsunami (Vincent Farrell), 2. Lively Lady (Derek Martin)

CRUISERS 0 - 1. Wow (George Sisk), 2. Tsunami (Vincent Farrell), 3. Lively Lady (Derek Martin)

CRUISERS 1 Echo - 1. Jalapeno (Dermod Baker et al), 2. Xtravagance (Colin Byrne), 3. Joker 11 (John Maybury)

CRUISERS 1 - 1. Xtravagance (Colin Byrne), 2. Jalapeno (Dermod Baker et al), 3. Joker 11 (John Maybury)

CRUISERS 2 - 1. Jawesome 11 (V.Kennedy/M.Dyke), 2. Jester (Declan Curtin), 3. Bendemeer (Lindsay Casey Power)

CRUISERS 2 Echo - 1. Jester (Declan Curtin), 2. Graduate (D O'Keeffe), 3. Bendemeer (Lindsay Casey Power)

CRUISERS 3 Echo - 1. Asterix (Counihan/Meredith/Bushell), 2. Pamafe (Michael Costello), 3. Jammie Dodger (J.H & D.O'Neill)

CRUISERS 3 - 1. Supernova (K.Lawless et al), 2. Asterix (Counihan/Meredith/Bushell), 3. Pamafe (Michael Costello)

FLYING FIFTEEN - 1. Deranged (C.Doorly), 2. Frequent Flyer (D Mulvin), 3. Mellifluence (Tom Leonard)

FLYING FIFTEEN Race 2- 1. Deranged (C.Doorly), 2. Frequent Flyer (D Mulvin), 3. Kooigjug (K Dumpleton)

IDRA 14 FOOT - 1. Dunmoanin (Frank Hamilton), 2. Dart (Pierre Long), 3. Doody (J.Fitzgerald/J.Byrne)

IDRA 14 FOOT Race 2- 1. Dunmoanin (Frank Hamilton), 2. Doody (J.Fitzgerald/J.Byrne), 3. Dart (Pierre Long)

RUFFIAN 23 - 1. Ruff Nuff (D & C Mitchell), 2. Ruffles (Michael Cutliffe), 3. Diane ll (Bruce Carswell)

SHIPMAN - 1. Whiterock (Henry Robinson), 2. Therapi (Alan McCarthy et al), 3. Macro One (Joseph Murray)

SIGMA 33 - 1. Leeuwin (H&C Leonard & B Kerr), 2. Gwili Two (D.Clarke/P.Maguire), 3. White Mischief (Timothy Goodbody)

SQUIB - 1. Femme Fatale (Joe O'Byrne), 2. Little Bird (N Barnwell), 3. Anemos (Pete & Ann Evans)

SQUIB Race 2- 1. Femme Fatale (Joe O'Byrne), 2. Why Not (Derek & Jean Jago), 3. Kookaburra (P & M Dee)

WHITE SAIL CRUISERS Echo - 1. Coumeenole (Bill Kavanagh), 2. Arwen (Philip O'Dwyer), 3. Vespucci (S & K O'Regan)

WHITE SAIL CRUISERS - 1. Vespucci (S & K O'Regan), 2. Arwen (Philip O'Dwyer), 3. Persistence (C. Broadhead et al)

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In the Cruisers One Division Tony Fox's A35 Gringo was first home in blustery conditions in tonight's Dublin Bay race. The DBSC Commodore beat the Corby 33 Contango (Barry Cunningham) for IRC honours. Third home was the J109 Jedi (Sarratt/Austin/McGuinness). The full results of the Dublin Port sponsored Dublin Bay Sailing Club Results for 4 AUGUST 2011 are as follows:

BENETEAU 31.7 Echo- 1. Magic (D.O'Sullivan/D.Espey), 2. Flying Machine (Conor O'Gallagher), 3. Attitude (D.Owens/T.Milner)

BENETEAU 31.7 - 1. Magic (D.O'Sullivan/D.Espey), 2. Flying Machine (Conor O'Gallagher), 3. Bluefin Two (M & B Bryson)

CRUISERS 0 - 1. Wow (George Sisk), 2. Tsunami (Vincent Farrell)

CRUISERS 1 Echo - 1. Contango (Barry Cunningham), 2. Gringo (Tony Fox), 3. Jedi (Sarratt/Austin/McGuinness)

CRUISERS 1 - 1. Gringo (Tony Fox), 2. Contango (Barry Cunningham), 3. Jedi (Sarratt/Austin/McGuinness)

CRUISERS 2 Echo - 1. Free Spirit (John O'Reilly), 2. Jawesome 11 (V.Kennedy/M.Dyke), 3. Peridot (Jim McCann et al)

CRUISERS 2 - 1. Jawesome 11 (V.Kennedy/M.Dyke), 2. Peridot (Jim McCann et al), 3. Dick Dastardly (B.Cusack et al)

CRUISERS 3 Echo - 1. Saki (Paget McCormack et al), 2. Lady Rowena (David Bolger), 3. Papytoo (M.Walsh/F.Guilfoyle)

CRUISERS 3 - 1. Supernova (K.Lawless et al), 2. Gung Ho (G & S O'Shea), 3. Lady Rowena (David Bolger)

FLYING FIFTEEN - 1. Snow White (Frank Burgess), 2. Deranged (C.Doorly), 3. Mellifluence (Tom Leonard)

GLEN - 1. Pterodactyl (R & D McCaffrey), 2. Glenmarissa (F.Elmes/W.Higgins), 3. Glenroan (Terence Moran)

RUFFIAN 23 - 1. Ruff N Ready (Ann Kirwan et al), 2. Shannagh (S.Gill/P.MacDiarmada), 3. Nuits St Georges (Alan Kirwan)

SB3s - 1. Defiant (R.Hudson/J.Hooper), 2. Alert Packaging (Justin Burke), 3. Flutter (Andrew Algeo)

SHIPMAN - 1. Jo Slim (J.Clarke et al), 2. Whiterock (Henry Robinson), 3. Malindi (B.Smith/A.Gray)

SIGMA 33 - 1. White Mischief (Timothy Goodbody), 2. Popje (Ted McCourt), 3. Leeuwin (H&C Leonard & B Kerr)

SQUIB - 1. Why Not (Derek & Jean Jago), 2. Kookaburra (P & M Dee), 3. Nimble (Brian O'Hare)

WHITE SAIL CRUISERS Echo - 1. Misty (Trevor Wood), 2. Vivienne (S Gray et al), 3. Zephyr (R Cahill-O'Brien)

WHITE SAIL CRUISERS - 1. Calypso (Howard Knott), 2. Persistence (C. Broadhead et al), 3. Misty (Trevor Wood)

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DUBLIN PORT Dublin Bay Sailing Club Results for 2 AUGUST 2011

CRUISERS 3 - 1. Asterix (Counihan/Meredith/Bushell), 2. Upd8 (Whelan/McCabe/Carey), 3. Papytoo (M.Walsh/F.Guilfoyle)

Ensign - 1. NYC 1 (Olivier Prouveur), 2. NYC 2 (Helen Cooney)

GLEN - 1. Pterodactyl (R & D McCaffrey), 2. Glendun (B.Denham et al), 3. Glenshane (P Hogan)

RUFFIAN 23 - 1. Alias (D.Meeke/M.McCarthy), 2. Ruff Nuff (D & C Mitchell), 3. Blue Moon (Caoive Collins)

SIGMA 33 - 1. Pippa lV (G.Kinsman/K.Blake/M.O'Brien), 2. White Mischief (Timothy Goodbody), 3. September Song (Conor Colleary)

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July's last Dublin Bay Sailing Club race on Saturday produced a win for Ann Kirwan's Ruff''n'Ready in the Ruffian class. Second was Michael Cutliffe's Ruffles and third Derek Mitchell's Derek Mitchell. Full results for the DUBLIN PORT Dublin Bay Sailing Club Results for 30 JULY 2011 here:

BENETEAU 31.7 Echo - 1. Attitude (D.Owens/T.Milner), 2. Levante (B.Leyden/M.Leahy), 3. Bluefin Two (M & B Bryson)

BENETEAU 31.7 - 1. Bluefin Two (M & B Bryson), 2. Levante (B.Leyden/M.Leahy), 3. Attitude (D.Owens/T.Milner)

CRUISERS 0 Echo - 1. Tsunami (Vincent Farrell)

CRUISERS 0 - 1. Wow (George Sisk), 2. Tsunami (Vincent Farrell)

CRUISERS 1 Echo - 1. Jump The Gun (M.Monaghan/J.Kelly), 2. Xtravagance (Colin Byrne), 3. Gringo (Tony Fox)

CRUISERS 1 - 1. Xtravagance (Colin Byrne), 2. Gringo (Tony Fox), 3. Something Else (J.Hall et al)

CRUISERS 2 Echo - 1. Peridot (Jim McCann et al), 2. Graduate (D O'Keeffe), 3. Helter Skelter (Adrienne Jermyn)

CRUISERS 2 - 1. Peridot (Jim McCann et al)

CRUISERS 3 Echo - 1. Papytoo (M.Walsh/F.Guilfoyle), 2. Carrabeg (D.Martin/R.Deasy), 3. Asterix (Counihan/Meredith/Bushell)

CRUISERS 3 - 1. Supernova (K.Lawless et al), 2. Asterix (Counihan/Meredith/Bushell), 3. Papytoo (M.Walsh/F.Guilfoyle)

DRAGON - 1. Zu (P.Dee et al)

FLYING FIFTEEN - 1. Gekko (S & P Nolan), 2. The Last Resort (John O'Sullivan), 3. Gulfstream (A.Cooper)

GLEN - 1. Glenshesk (L.Faulkner et al), 2. Glenroan (Terence Moran), 3. Glencorel (B.Waldock/K.Malcolm)

RUFFIAN 23 - 1. Ruff N Ready (Ann Kirwan et al), 2. Ruffles (Michael Cutliffe), 3. Ruff Nuff (D & C Mitchell)

SHIPMAN - 1. Bluefin (B.Finucane et al), 2. Macro One (Joseph Murray), 3. Curraglas (John Masterson)

SIGMA 33 - 1. White Mischief (Timothy Goodbody), 2. Gwili Two (D.Clarke/P.Maguire), 3. Moonshine (R.Moloney/D.O'Flynn)

WHITE SAIL CRUISERS Echo - 1. Calypso (Howard Knott), 2. Spirit (Colin O'Brien et al), 3. Xerxes (Dan O'Neill)

WHITE SAIL CRUISERS - 1. Calypso (Howard Knott), 2. Act Two (Michael O'Leary et al), 3. Zephyr (R Cahill-O'Brien)

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In a great turnout for the Dublin Bay fleet prior to the August Bank holiday, George Sisk's new J111 WOW chalked up another win in IRC Zero in Cruisers One.  Vincent Farrell's Tsunmai was second. Sisk's club mate Colin Byrne from the Royal Irish sailing X-travangance was the IRC winner in the Cruisers one division. The full Dublin Bay DUBLIN PORT Dublin Bay Sailing Club Results for 28 JULY 2011are below:

BENETEAU 31.7 - 1. Levana (Jean Mitton), 2. Prima Nocte (Patrick Burke), 3. Magic (D.O'Sullivan/D.Espey)

BENETEAU 31.7 Echo- 1. Prima Nocte (Patrick Burke), 2. Attitude (D.Owens/T.Milner), 3. Kernach (Eoin O'Driscoll)

CRUISERS 0 - 1. Wow (George Sisk), 2. Tsunami (Vincent Farrell)

CRUISERS 1 - 1. Xtravagance (Colin Byrne), 2. Adrenalin (Joe McDonald), 3. Something Else (J.Hall et al)

CRUISERS 1 Echo - 1. Xtravagance (Colin Byrne), 2. Something Else (J.Hall et al), 3. Jetstream (Peter Redden)

CRUISERS 2 Echo - 1. Peridot (Jim McCann et al), 2. Graduate (D O'Keeffe), 3. White Lotus (Paul Tully)

CRUISERS 2 - 1. Peridot (Jim McCann et al), 2. Graduate (D O'Keeffe), 3. Jawesome 11 (V.Kennedy/M.Dyke)

CRUISERS 3 - 1. Supernova (K.Lawless et al), 2. Upd8 (Whelan/McCabe/Carey), 3. Gung Ho (G & S O'Shea)

CRUISERS 3 Echo - 1. Taiscealai (Brian Richardson et al), 2. Upd8 (Whelan/McCabe/Carey), 3. Supernova (K.Lawless et al)

DRAGON - 1. Diva (R.Johnson/R.Goodbody), 2. Phantom (D.Williams/P.Bowring), 3. Sir Ossis of the River (D Bergin)

FLYING FIFTEEN - 1. Hi Fibre (Michael McCambridge), 2. Flyer (Niall Coleman), 3. Snow White (Frank Burgess)

GLEN - 1. Glenmarissa (F.Elmes/W.Higgins), 2. Glencree (J.Bligh/H.Roche), 3. Glenshane (P Hogan)

RUFFIAN 23 - 1. Ruff N Ready (Ann Kirwan et al), 2. Shannagh (S.Gill/P.MacDiarmada), 3. Paramour (Larry Power et al)

SB3s - 1. Defiant (R.Hudson/J.Hooper), 2. Bom Chickawahwah (John O'Driscoll), 3. Probably (William Riordan)

SHIPMAN - 1. Curraglas (John Masterson), 2. Whiterock (Henry Robinson), 3. Twocan (David Freeman)

SIGMA 33 - 1. White Mischief (Timothy Goodbody), 2. Gwili Two (D.Clarke/P.Maguire), 3. Popje (Ted McCourt)

SQUIB - 1. Pintail (M Muldoon & B Stevens), 2. Little Bird (N Barnwell), 3. Absolutely Fabulous (N Kennedy/P Reilly)

WHITE SAIL CRUISERS Echo - 1. Persistence (C. Broadhead et al), 2. More Mischief (Eamonn Doyle), 3. Xerxes (Dan O'Neill)

WHITE SAIL CRUISERS - 1. Persistence (C. Broadhead et al), 2. Vespucci (S & K O'Regan), 3. Calypso (Howard Knott)

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George Sisk's new Wow sailed to success in the Crusiers Zero divison of the Dublin Port sponsored Dublin Bay Sailing Club race this afternoon. The new J111 that sailed its first race in July's Volvo Dun Laoghaire regatta beat Vincent Farrell's Tsunami, a Beneteau 40.7, for the Bay's big boat IRC honours. Full results for the entire Dublin Bay Sailing Club race (for 23 JULY 2011) are below:

BENETEAU 31.7 Echo- 1. Fiddly Bits (Kevin Byrne et al), 2. Thirty Something (Gerry Jones et al), 3. Attitude (D.Owens/T.Milner)

BENETEAU 31.7 - 1. Prospect (Chris Johnston), 2. Magic (D.O'Sullivan/D.Espey), 3. Thirty Something (Gerry Jones et al)

CRUISERS 0 - 1. Wow (George Sisk), 2. Tsunami (Vincent Farrell)

CRUISERS 1 - 1. Gringo (Tony Fox), 2. Jalapeno (Dermod Baker et al), 3. Xtravagance (Colin Byrne)

CRUISERS 1 Echo - 1. Jura (Barry McCabe), 2. Gringo (Tony Fox), 3. Jalapeno (Dermod Baker et al)

CRUISERS 2 Echo - 1. Cor Baby (Keith Kiernan et al), 2. Smile (O'Connell/Healy/O'Sullivan), 3. Bendemeer (Lindsay Casey Power)

CRUISERS 2 - 1. Jawesome 11 (V.Kennedy/M.Dyke), 2. Smile (O'Connell/Healy/O'Sullivan), 3. Cor Baby (Keith Kiernan et al)

CRUISERS 3 - 1. Supernova (K.Lawless et al), 2. Asterix (Counihan/Meredith/Bushell), 3. Jammie Dodger (J.H & D.O'Neill)

CRUISERS 3 Echo - 1. Taiscealai (Brian Richardson et al), 2. Jammie Dodger (J.H & D.O'Neill), 3. Asterix (Counihan/Meredith/Bushell)

DRAGON - 1. Phantom (D.Williams/P.Bowring), 2. Susele (Michael Halpenny), 3. Sir Ossis of the River (D Bergin)

FLYING FIFTEEN - 1. Deranged (C.Doorly), 2. As Good As It Gets (Alan Balfe), 3. Snow White (Frank Burgess)

FLYING FIFTEEN - 1. Fflogger (Alan Dooley), 2. Snow White (Frank Burgess), 3. As Good As It Gets (Alan Balfe)

GLEN - 1. Glenroan (Terence Moran), 2. Glencree (J.Bligh/H.Roche), 3. Glenluce (D & R O'Connor)

IDRA 14 FOOT Race 2- 1. Dunmoanin (Frank Hamilton), 2. Squalls (Stephen Harrison), 3. Doody (J.Fitzgerald/J.Byrne)

IDRA 14 FOOT - 1. Squalls (Stephen Harrison), 2. Dart (Pierre Long), 3. Dunmoanin (Frank Hamilton)

MERMAID Race 2- 1. Jill (P.Smith/P.Mangan), 2. Kim (D Cassidy), 3. Aideen (B.Martin/D.Brennan)

MERMAID - 1. Kim (D Cassidy), 2. Jill (P.Smith/P.Mangan), 3. Aideen (B.Martin/D.Brennan)

PY CLASS - 1. R Tate (Laser), 2. Desmond McCarthy (Laser 1), 3. Orla Callender (Laser 1)

PY CLASS Race 2- 1. R Tate (Laser), 2. Desmond McCarthy (Laser 1)

SHIPMAN - 1. Macro One (Joseph Murray), 2. Whiterock (Henry Robinson), 3. Euphanzel lll (Louis McSherry et al)

SIGMA 33 - 1. Popje (Ted McCourt), 2. Leeuwin (H&C Leonard & B Kerr), 3. Gwili Two (D.Clarke/P.Maguire)

SQUIB - 1. Kookaburra (P & M Dee), 2. Little Bird (N Barnwell), 3. Pintail (M Muldoon & B Stevens)

SQUIB Race 2- 1. Little Bird (N Barnwell), 2. Nimble (Brian O'Hare), 3. Kookaburra (P & M Dee)

WHITE SAIL CRUISERS Echo - 1. Nirvana (Bernard Neeson), 2. Persistence (C. Broadhead et al), 3. Act Two (Michael O'Leary et al)

WHITE SAIL CRUISERS - 1. Act Two (Michael O'Leary et al), 2. Persistence (C. Broadhead et al), 3. Arwen (Philip O'Dwyer)

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National Sigma 33 Champion White Mischief was up to its old tricks winning races on Dublin Bay last night. The Royal Irish yacht sailed by Timothy Goodbody beat Paddy Maguire's Gwili Two. Third was Enchantress (Michael Larkin et al). Full results for last night's DUBLIN PORT Dublin Bay Sailing Club Results (21 JULY 2011) are below:

BENETEAU 31.7 Echo- 1. Attitude (D.Owens/T.Milner), 2. Thirty Something (Gerry Jones et al), 3. Avalon (R.Conan/J.Fox)

BENETEAU 31.7 - 1. Attitude (D.Owens/T.Milner), 2. Thirty Something (Gerry Jones et al), 3. Prospect (Chris Johnston)

CRUISERS 0 - 1. Wow (George Sisk), 2. Tsunami (Vincent Farrell)

CRUISERS 1 Echo - 1. Jedi (Sarratt/Austin/McGuinness), 2. Xtravagance (Colin Byrne), 3. Aztec 3 (Peter Beamish)

CRUISERS 1 - 1. Xtravagance (Colin Byrne), 2. Jedi (Sarratt/Austin/McGuinness), 3. Aztec 3 (Peter Beamish)

CRUISERS 2 - 1. Jawesome 11 (V.Kennedy/M.Dyke), 2. Jester (Declan Curtin), 3. Dick Dastardly (B.Cusack et al)

CRUISERS 2 Echo - 1. Jester (Declan Curtin), 2. Cor Baby (Keith Kiernan et al), 3. Jawesome 11 (V.Kennedy/M.Dyke)

CRUISERS 3 - 1. Jabiru (M & S Renwick), 2. Jammie Dodger (J.H & D.O'Neill), 3. Upd8 (Whelan/McCabe/Carey)

CRUISERS 3 Echo - 1. Jammie Dodger (J.H & D.O'Neill), 2. Jabiru (M & S Renwick), 3. Hyflyer (John Barnard)

DRAGON - 1. Susele (Michael Halpenny), 2. Phantom (D.Williams/P.Bowring), 3. Scorcher (G Purcell)

FLYING FIFTEEN - 1. Flyer (Niall Coleman), 2. As Good As It Gets (Alan Balfe), 3. Mellifluence (Tom Leonard)

RUFFIAN 23 - 1. Nuits St Georges (Alan Kirwan), 2. Ripples (Frank Bradley), 3. Ruff Nuff (D & C Mitchell)

SB3s - 1. Sin Bin (Barry O'Neill), 2. Seriously Bonkers (P Lee/M Cuppage), 3. Flutter (Andrew Algeo)

SHIPMAN - 1. Curraglas (John Masterson), 2. Whiterock (Henry Robinson), 3. Jo Slim (J.Clarke et al)

SIGMA 33 - 1. White Mischief (Timothy Goodbody), 2. Gwili Two (D.Clarke/P.Maguire), 3. Enchantress (Michael Larkin et al)

SQUIB - 1. Pintail (M Muldoon & B Stevens), 2. Glassilaun (D O'Neill), 3. Kookaburra (P & M Dee)

WHITE SAIL CRUISERS Echo - 1. Coumeenole (Bill Kavanagh), 2. Vespucci (S & K O'Regan), 3. Lucy O (Aonghus O hEocha)

WHITE SAIL CRUISERS - 1. Vespucci (S & K O'Regan), 2. Just Jasmin (Philip Smith), 3. Nauti-Gal (J & J Crawford)

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Last week's Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta overall winner Supernova did it again today on Dublin Bay this time ousting Asterix for Cruisers III IRC honours in the Dublin Port Dublin Bay Sailing Club league.

The Quarter tonner did not win on ECHO though, the Ken Lawless skippered boat lost out to the Club Shamrock Taiscealai (Brian Richardson et al). Full results for 16 JULY are below:

BENETEAU 31.7 Echo- 1. Attitude (D.Owens/T.Milner), 2. Bluefin Two (M & B Bryson), 3. Prospect (Chris Johnston

BENETEAU 31.7 - 1. Prospect (Chris Johnston), 2. Bluefin Two (M & B Bryson), 3. Magic (D.O'Sullivan/D.Espey)

CRUISERS 0 Echo - 1. Tsunami (Vincent Farrell)

CRUISERS 0 - 1. Tsunami (Vincent Farrell), 2. Wow (George Sisk)

CRUISERS 1 Echo - 1. Powder Monkey (C.Moore/M.Byrne), 2. Jura (Barry McCabe), 3. Gringo (Tony Fox)

CRUISERS 1 - 1. Xtravagance (Colin Byrne), 2. Gringo (Tony Fox), 3. Something Else (J.Hall et al)

CRUISERS 2 Echo - 1. Dick Dastardly (B.Cusack et al), 2. Cor Baby (Keith Kiernan et al), 3. Bendemeer (Lindsay Casey Power)

CRUISERS 2 - 1. Jawesome 11 (V.Kennedy/M.Dyke), 2. Dick Dastardly (B.Cusack et al), 3. Bendemeer (Lindsay Casey Power)

CRUISERS 3 - 1. Supernova (K.Lawless et al), 2. Asterix (Counihan/Meredith/Bushell), 3. Taiscealai (Brian Richardson et al)

CRUISERS 3 Echo - 1. Taiscealai (Brian Richardson et al), 2. Saki (Paget McCormack et al), 3. Hyflyer (John Barnard)

FLYING FIFTEEN - 1. Fflogger (Alan Dooley), 2. Deranged (C.Doorly), 3. The Gruffalo (Keith Poole)

RUFFIAN 23 - 1. Alias (D.Meeke/M.McCarthy), 2. Ruff N Ready (Ann Kirwan et al), 3. Ruff Nuff (D & C Mitchell)

SHIPMAN - 1. Gusto (C Heath), 2. Jo Slim (J.Clarke et al), 3. Whiterock (Henry Robinson)

SIGMA 33 - 1. White Mischief (Timothy Goodbody), 2. Gwili Two (D.Clarke/P.Maguire), 3. Leeuwin (H&C Leonard & B Kerr)

SQUIB - 1. Perfection (Jill Fleming), 2. Nimble (Brian O'Hare), 3. Femme Fatale (Joe O'Byrne)

WHITE SAIL CRUISERS Echo - 1. Vespucci (S & K O'Regan), 2. Coumeenole (Bill Kavanagh), 3. Emir Herr (Liam Shanahan)

WHITE SAIL CRUISERS - 1. Vespucci (S & K O'Regan), 2. Act Two (Michael O'Leary et al), 3. Calypso (Howard Knott)

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Royal Irish Yacht Club - Frequently Asked Questions

The Royal Irish Yacht Club is situated in a central location in Dun Laoghaire Harbour with excellent access and visiting sailors can be sure of a special welcome. The clubhouse is located in the prime middle ground of the harbour in front of the town marina and it is Dun Laoghaire's oldest yacht club. 

What's a brief history of the Royal Irish Yacht Club?

The yacht club was founded in 1831, with the Marquess of Anglesey, who commanded the cavalry at the Battle of Waterloo being its first Commodore. 

John Skipton Mulvany designed the clubhouse, which still retains a number of original architectural features since being opened in 1851.

It was granted an ensign by the Admiralty of a white ensign with the Coat of Arms of the Kingdom of Ireland beneath the Union Jack in canton.

Many prominent names feature among the past members of the Club. The first Duke of Wellington was elected in 1833, followed by other illustrious men including the eccentric Admiral Sir Charles Napier, Sir Dominic Corrigan the distinguished physician, Sir Thomas Lipton, novelist, George A. Birmingham, yachtsman and author, Conor O'Brien, and famous naval historian and author, Patrick O Brian. 

In the club's constitution, it was unique among yacht clubs in that it required yacht owners to provide the club's commodore with information about the coast and any deep-sea fisheries they encountered on all of their voyages.

In 1846, the club was granted permission to use the Royal prefix by Queen Victoria. The club built a new clubhouse in 1851. Despite the Republic of Ireland breaking away from the United Kingdom, the Royal Irish Yacht Club elected to retain its Royal title.

In 1848, a yachting trophy called "Her Majesty's Plate" was established by Queen Victoria to be contested at Kingstown where the Royal Irish Yacht Club is based. The Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland at the time, George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon suggested it should be contested by the Royal Irish Yacht Club and the Royal St. George Yacht Club in an annual regatta, a suggestion that was approved by both clubs with the Royal St. George hosting the first competitive regatta.

The RIYC celebrated its 185th Anniversary in 2016 with the staging of several special events in addition to being well represented afloat, both nationally and internationally. It was the year the club was also awarded Irish Yacht Club of the Year as Afloat's W M Nixon details here.

The building is now a listed structure and retains to this day all its original architectural features combined with state of the art facilities for sailors both ashore and afloat.

What is the Royal Irish Yacht Club's emblem?

The Club's emblem shows a harp with the figure of Nice, the Greek winged goddess of victory, surmounted by a crown. This emblem has remained unchanged since the foundation of the Club; a symbol of continuity and respect for the history and tradition of the Royal Irish Yacht Club.

What is the Royal Irish Yacht Club's ensign?

The RIYC's original white ensign was granted by Royal Warrant in 1831. Though the Royal Irish Yacht Club later changed the ensign to remove the St George's Cross and replace the Union Jack with the tricolour of the Republic of Ireland, the original ensign may still be used by British members of the Royal Irish Yacht Club

Who is the Commodore of the Royal Irish Yacht Club?

The current Commodore is Jerry Dowling, and the Vice-Commodore is Tim Carpenter.

The RIYC Flag Officers are: 

What reciprocal club arrangements does the Royal Irish Yacht Club have?  

As one of Ireland's leading club's, the Royal Irish Yacht Club has significant reciprocal arrangements with yacht clubs across Ireland and the UK, Europe, USA and Canada and the rest of the World. If you are visiting from another Club, please have with a letter of introduction from your Club or introduce yourself to the Club Secretary or to a member of management staff, who will show you the Club's facilities.

What car parking does the Royal Irish Yacht Club have at its Dun Laoghaire clubhouse?

The RIYC has car parking outside of its clubhouse for the use of its members. Paid public car parking is available next door to the club at the marina car park. There is also paid parking on offer within the harbour area at the Coatl Harbour (a 5-minute walk) and at an underground car park adjacent to the Royal St. George Yacht Club (a 3-minute walk). Look for parking signs. Clamping is in operation in the harbour area.

What facilities does the Royal Irish Yacht Clubhouse offer? 

The Royal Irish Yacht Club offers a relaxed, warm and welcoming atmosphere in one of the best situated and appointed clubhouses in these islands. Its prestige in yachting circles is high and its annual regatta remains one of the most attractive events in the sailing calendar. It offers both casual and formal dining with an extensive wine list and full bar facilities. The Club caters for parties, informal events, educational seminars, themed dinners and all occasions. The RIYC has a number of venues within the Club each of which provides a different ambience to match particular needs.

What are the Royal Irish Yacht Club's Boathouse facilities?

The RIYC boathouse team run the launch service to the club's swinging moorings, provide lifting for dry-sailed boats, lift and scrub boats, as well as maintaining the fabric of the deck, pontoon infrastructure, and swinging moorings. They also maintain the club crane, the only such mobile crane of the Dun Laoghaire Yacht Clubs.

What facilities are offered for junior sailing at the Royal Irish Yacht Club?

One of the missions of the Royal Irish Yacht Club is to promote sailing as a passion for life by encouraging children and young adults to learn how to sail through its summer courses and class-specific training throughout the year. 

RIYC has an active junior section. Its summer sailing courses are very popular and the club regularly has over 50 children attending courses in any week. The aim is for those children to develop lifelong friendships through sailing with other children in the club, and across the other clubs in the bay.
 
Many RIYC children go on to compete for the club at regional and national championships and some have gone on to represent Ireland at international competitions and the Olympic Regatta itself.
 
In supporting its young sailors and the wider sailing community, the RIYC regularly hosts junior sailing events including national and regional championships in classes such as the Optmist, Feva and 29er.
 
Competition is not everything though and as the club website states:  "Many of our junior sailors have gone on the become sailing instructors and enjoy teaching both in Ireland and abroad.  Ultimately, we take most pleasure from the number of junior sailors who become adult sailors and enjoy a lifetime of sailing with the club".