Carrickfergus Sailing Club

Sail for Gold - Try a Boat Event - Sunday 3rd June 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Atkinson) — Mon, 07 May 2012 09:00:00 +0000

A great introduction into the sport of sailing
Carrickfergus Sailing Club, in conjunction with Belfast Lough Sailability and Carrickfergus Sea Cadets, is holding a Sail for Gold event on Sunday 3rd June 2012 at Carrickfergus Harbour to support and promote the sport of sailing in the run up to the forthcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The event is free of charge and will encourage would be sailors to Try a Boat and get out on to the water. The event will coincide with the Olympic Torch Relay which will be travelling through Carrickfergus and will support a wide range of activities available on the day.
Venue – Carrickfergus Harbour , Date - Sunday 3rd June 2012, 10am – 2pm
No experience necessary! Buoyancy aids provided
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The Tramps Ball

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Atkinson) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:24:00 +0000

We dressed up for the Night to Remember,
now dress down for The Tramps Ball
Saturday 5t May
Music by ‘OPUS’ Hot Buffet 8pm
Tickets £18, available from the bar or on line.
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Spring Series - Final Results

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Atkinson) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 07:27:00 +0000

PY Cruiser - 1st Meercat, 2nd Daisy, 3rd Dragon Lady
Restricted Sail - 1st Kaju II, 2nd Alexandra
Flying Fifteen - 1st Big Broffer, 2nd Deffinately Maybe, 3rd Ffly Catcher
Dinghy PY - 1st Conor Borwn
Topper Full Rig - 1st Jackson Smyth, 2nd Niamh Dean, 3rd Tori Blair
Topper 4.2 - 1st Hanah Blair, 2nd Cameron Date
Laser Bahia - 1st Rene & Piere Droomer
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Adult Sailing Courses

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Atkinson) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:59:00 +0000

RYA NSS Levels 1&2
We have limited spaces available for the adult sailing course to be run on the weekends of 26th & 27th May and 9th & 10th June 2012.
If you would like to book a place please contact training@carrickfergussc.org
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Summer Series

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Atkinson) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:53:00 +0000

Sailing Instructions are now available for the Summer Series racing for Keelboats and Dinghies
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Titanic Tragedy Commemorative Event

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Atkinson) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:42:00 +0000

Photos from the day from various people are now on display in the gallery

Small Boat Auction - Sat 21st April

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Atkinson) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 07:25:00 +0000

List of Boats for Auction is now available

Irish Boat Jumble

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Atkinson) — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:08:00 +0000

WANTED – YOUR JUMBLE
Clear out the loft and garage and bring your unwanted Boat Bits to be sold on the Club Stall.
Make a list of what you are selling and the asking price (plus the bottom line price you are prepared to accept!)
There will be a commission to the club of 20% of the selling price of goods sold on the Club stall.
As usual Drew McClenaghan is giving up his weekend to organise this for the Club – thank you Drew – he will be at the Club on Friday evening and Saturday from 12 noon and will be happy to relieve you of your items.
ACCESS ON SUNDAY 22nd APRIL – ARM BANDS
Arm bands are available from the bar, 2 per Family Member, 1 each for all other categories.
You will have difficulty getting through the gate of the Club on Sunday 22nd without the arm band which identifies you as a member.
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Titanic Remembrance - Rehersal

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Atkinson) — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:57:00 +0000

There will be a rehearsal for the crescent formation on Wednesday 11th at 19:30 weather permitting. Could as many of those involved on the day please try to attend.
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Speakers Night

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Atkinson) — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:54:00 +0000

This fascinating topic is the last of our Speakers Nights till the autumn, don’t miss it!
Wed. 18th April at 8.00pm
Sea Shepherd Conservation Agency
Innovative direct-action in marine conservation by
Susan Anthony, Sea Shepherd Coordinator for Ireland
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Rules Night

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Atkinson) — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20:16:00 +0000

Tuesday 17th April
Racing Rules Explained and Illustrated
Pat Kelly will explain them in simple, interesting and easily understood terms.
7.30 pm in the Lower Deck Restaurant
Bring pencil & paper.
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A Night to Remember

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Atkinson) — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20:14:00 +0000

Sat 14th April 2012
A Club Fundraising Evening for SAIL FOR GOLD
100 years after the night Titanic hit the Iceberg come to enjoy music from Snow
Music from 9pm - Late Licence
Port O’Call Restaurant will prepare ‘A Meal to Remember’
5 Courses selected from the menu for the First Class Dining Saloon of R.M.S. Titanic on 14th April 1912
Dinner will be served in the First Class Dining Saloon at 7 pm
Dress for the occasion - Edwardian costume, White Star Line Officer, Titanic Deck Hand, Waiter, Boiler Room Stoker, H&W Welder or The Hat!
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Jibsheet April 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Atkinson) — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:56:00 +0000

The April 2012 edition of Jibsheet is now available on the website

Easter Bar Hours 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Atkinson) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:38:00 +0000

Good Friday (6th April) - 5pm to 11pm
Easter Saturday (7th April) - normal hours
Easter Sunday (8th April) - 12.30pm to 10pm

Titanic Remembrance - Sunday 15th April

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Atkinson) — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 06:51:00 +0000

This is being marked at the Club by a special boat convoy, remembrance service and wreath laying.
We hope that many of you will be able to join the convoy to mark this historic event
Will your boat be there?
It is essential the we know in advance if you plan to take part on the water. I would be grateful if you would let me know as soon as possible. Detailed Sailing Instructions will be issued to all participating boats.

Speakers Night - Sailing the Gobi Desert

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Atkinson) — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 11:15:00 +0000

Wed 21st March at 8pm
Sailing the Gobi Desert in a 1972 Rolls Royce
Peking to Paris Rally
By Denis & Jill Wilson
Followed by a Light Supper

Try a Bahia/RIB Days - 24/25 March 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Atkinson) — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 11:11:00 +0000

If you have not yet experienced the thrill of sailing in one of our new Bahia Dinghies, now is your chance.
Bahia Boating - Saturday 24 March from 12.30pm. Report to the Boat Shed
A Run in a RIB - Sunday 25 March from 12.30pm. Report to the Boat Shed
But it would be nice to know if you plan to come, so please email: training@carrickfergussc.org

This Weekend

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Atkinson) — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:32:00 +0000

Saturday 17th March
The BIG MATCH - Ireland v England, kick off 5pm
and stay on for the St Patricks Day Celebration
Music by Foxy
Sunday 18th March
Mother’s Day
A special occasion and a special menu for a very special person, because she’s worth it!

Nearly time to go sailing again - Spring Series and Coaching

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Atkinson) — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 06:30:00 +0000

It's that time of year again. The first race of the year is less than 4 weeks away on 25th March.
Morning racing for Dinghies and afternoon racing for Keelboats.
The Topper sailors are even getting in some coaching in advance on Sunday 4th and 18th of March.
http://www.carrickfergussc.org/Racing/2012/SpringSeries
http://www.carrickfergussc.org/Training/2012/SpringCoaching

Slipway Tidy Up - Sat 3rd March 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Atkinson) — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 13:11:00 +0000

The beginning of March sees the Topper junior coaching starting
We need your help to clear the slipway!
It is full of rocks and other debris that needs to be cleared to make things a bit easier to get the dinghies up and down the slip.
We plan to have a go at doing this next Saturday 3rd March.
Low tide is at 12.30 in the afternoon so we are going to be at the club at 11am to get things started and your help would be greatly appreciated!
Just make sure you wear some wellies and old clothes, and bring a spare shovel if you have one!

Pints Promotion for Poems & Pints

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Atkinson) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:39:00 +0000

Friday 24th from 8pm – 9pm
Pints of beer, Guinness, lager and cider £2.50

Commodore’s Dinner

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Atkinson) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:14:00 +0000

Saturday 10th March

Guest Speaker Alderman Sean Neeson
"Maritime Heritage"
Tickets £26.00, available on line or from the bar
Dress - Black Tie

Bonus Ball

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Atkinson) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:11:00 +0000

STARTING this SATURDAY

Bonus Ball
National Lottery ‘Lotto’ Bonus Ball wins
Pick your number soon
£2 per square
Guaranteed £50 to the winner

Website server migration

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Atkinson) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:13:00 +0000

The Club website will likely be unavailable for an extended period of time this weekend.

The supplier used to host our website is migrating one of their servers onto new hardware as a result of some serious problems they had a few weeks back.
To avoid any issues the website will be put into maintenace mode on Friday (17th) evening, and will by brought back up when the migration is completed again

Speakers Night - Lifejackets and Liferafts

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Atkinson) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:04:00 +0000

Wed 22nd Feb
Lindsay Buckley from RFD Beaufort will explain the importance, the use and the maintenance of Sea Survival Equipment