Lagan Mini Cruise

Congratulations to Cruising Secretary Norman Grant. Yesterday, Sunday 27th, the cruise up to Belfast Harbour and then up the river Lagan as far as Cutter's Wharf was a great success. Norman's organisation was terrific and we all had a thoroughly enjoyable day out. Well done to Norman and all his helpers, who I won't attempt to name individually. Keep an eye on the Club's website for future cruising events that Norman has planned. After yesterday's experience I suggest that early booking will be necessary.

George Taylor was taking a stack of pictures during the day and they are now available in the new gallery

New Blog

Been playing with more stuff provided by Google, so these posts will now be done using blogger.com. I've populated some of the recent posts, but the remainder of them are available on the old page. View the full blog type interface to these items here

Topper Ulster Championship

Ryan Wilson was 2nd overall out of 50 at the Topper Ulster Championship at Killyleagh on 19/20 April

Joe McEvoy

"An honest man lies here at rest,
As e'er God with his image blest;
The friend of man, the friend of truth,
The friend of age, and guide of youth:
Few hearts like his - with virtue warm'd,
Few heads with knowledge so informed:
If there's another world, he lives in bliss;
If there is none, he made the best of this."

Joe's ashes will be scattered at sea in front of the Club on Saturday, 26 April.
All boats should be on station by 2:00 pm.
A buffet will be provided afterwards in the Club House.

J/24 Spring Championship

Overall results after a cold and windy 6 races over the weekend of 19th/20th April
1st Taz - 448 - David Taylor - Carrickfergus SC
2nd Jadore - 5278 - Stuart Harrison - Lough Erne YC
3rd Murder Picture - 4161 - Mickey McCaldin - Lough Erne YC
4th Bád - 4628 - Steve Atkinson - Carrickfergus SC
5th Sayonara - 5285 - Diarmuid O'Donovan - Lough Erne YC
6th Luder Too - 4009 - Robin Eagleson - Lough Neagh SC
7th Scandal - 4212 - Brian McDowell - Malahide YC

Help Urgently Needed

To prepare the club grounds and shed for the Boat Jumble. Work parties will be held on:Thursday evening from 1900, Friday evening from 1900, Saturday all day.
If anyone can spare a couple of hours on one or more of those days, just turn up (in working mode) or contact Drew to see when you would be most needed. 07715 003777

J/24 Spring Championship

Information, Notice of Race, Entry Form and Sailing Instructions are now available for the J/24 Spring Championship on 19th/20th April

Irish Boat Jumble

The Irish Boat Jumble is here this weekend (Sunday 13th April). Please try and avoid parking overnight from Wednesday onwards, and definitely don't park overnight on Friday or Saturday. Access to the grounds on Saturday is restricted to staff, deliveries, disabled and through to the dinghy park only if required for launching for racing on Sunday. Please also note that for members to gain free access on Sunday you MUST present your membership card. One membership card gives free access for One person. Please don't give the Boat Jumble staff a hard time over this; Just make sure and bring your membership card or you will have to pay entry!!
Any members wishing to sell stuff on the Club stand please get it down by Saturday, labelled with your name and how much you hope it to sell for