IUSA Nationals 2007
IUSA Intervarsities Nationals 2007 @ Western Yacht Club, Kilrush, 21-25 Feb.24 teams of 6 persons each, total 144 students, representing participating Universities and 3rd Level Colleges took part in 174 Races using 24 Firefly dinghies. Participants: CIT, DBS, DCU, DIT, MAR, NUIG, SUSA (Scotland), TCD, UCC, UCD, UL and WIT.
Contact: Randal B. Counihan, Mobile 086-853 0822.
Programme for IUSA Nationals 2007 at WYC, Kilrush.The IUSA Nationals 2007 are being organised by Trinity College Sailing Club, Dublin University Sailing Club (DUSC). The races are to be held over three (3) days - Thursday 22nd February, Friday 23rd February 2007 and Saturday 24th February 2007. Sunday 25th February is being held in readiness for racing should weather or other circumstances prevent completion of full programmes on the previous Thursday and Friday.
It is expected that twenty (22) teams of six (6) persons each - total 132 students - representing participating Universities and other 3rd Level Colleges will take part in the competition using twenty four (24) Firefly boats which will be supplied by the participants.
The Western Yacht Club using the facilities of the Kilrush Creek Marina have been requested to host the event. Kilrush Chamber of Commerce has extended a welcome to all IUSA participants.
TCD Sailing Club has visited the Marina and agreed its suitability to host the event inside the Marina Gates.
The following is a non-exhaustive list of actionables that require to be addressed to ensure and provide for the successful completion of the event.
Actionable Item No.
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Actionable Item.
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Actionable By.
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Note.
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WYC 001
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Accommodation: Kilkee Bay Holiday Houses - Reservation No; 1890 32 55 88
A quotation of €500 per house for 16 x 4 Bedroomed houses has been offered.
The facility also has a hotel with leisure facilities.
Accommodation for Race Officials.
Should Race Officials prefer to remain in Kilrush accommodation is available in Crotty's B & B in the centre of the town.
Crotty's B & B - 065 9052470 (Rebecca Brew).
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To be booked and paid for directly by Participants.
To be booked and paid for directly by TCD.
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WYC 002.
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Transport from Kilkee to Kilrush return daily: Noel O'Shea Buses - Contact No; 065 9057019
Travel time 10 minutes.
A rough quote of €250 per day return for 2 x 53 buses has been obtained. Collection Kilkee time 9.50pm on Weds. 21st Feb
approx each day and collection each night in Kilrush for return to Kilkee.
Gardai are particularly vigilant on drink driving, use of the bus is recommended, if socializing is intended!!!!!!!!!
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To be booked and paid for directly by Participants.
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WYC 003.
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Black Tie Event - Sat. 24th Feb. 2007. The largest location in Kilrush can only cater for 130 persons and there is the entailed problem of distance from accommodation. It is recommended that the Kilkee Bay Hotel be approached. placeHoliday houses are within yards of the hotel.
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To be booked and paid for directly by Participants.
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Booked
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WYC 004
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Kilrush Marina. The WYC have written to the Marina Manager and formally informed him of the event.
The WYC have requested that the Marina be filled with water to maximize sailing area.
The WYC have requested use of the Marina Facilities including the pontoons for the event.
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Western Yacht Club.
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Completed.
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WYC 005
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Kilrush Creek Adventure Centre: WYC have approached the KCAC for use of their secure yard, slipway, showers, changing rooms and lecture room for the event from 21st to 25th Feb. 2007 incl.
The WYC are waiting for the KCAC to come back with a price for the use of the facilities.
Should the KCAC be unavailable, the Marina Centre can also provide the necessary facilities although they are less extensive.
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WYC is following up on this issue.
WYC will make recommendations to TCD.
TCD will book and pay for the facilities directly.
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WYC 006
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Wednesday 21st Feb. 2007. Participants begin to arrive;
Boats can be left in Kilrush in secure location either the KCAC yard or Marina Boatyard.
There will be TCD volunteers helping unload boats from trailers in the boatyard.
Note: Boats will be arriving through out the day
approx from 1300hrs to 2100hrs.
Participants can proceed to Accommodation.
Bus Collects Participants from Kilkee at 2200hrs approx ,then makes its way to Kilrush for social event. Venue: The Havens Arm
Registration and Captains Meeting will take place here.
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Participants & WYC.
Participants.
IUSA Social Committee to liaise with WYC.
TCD or IUSA Social Committee.
Bus: provisionally booked
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Completed
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WYC 007
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Thursday 22nd Feb. 2007. 1st Day of Racing
0930hrs Participants make their own way to Kilrush Boatyard/Marina Centre by car.
0950hrs - 1025hrs Rig Boats / Participants get changed
1030hrs Participants and Officials meet in the Marina Centre, KCAC or Boatyard (area to be confirmed) for Briefing on Racing.
Race Officer - Harry Gallagher & Liam Dineen
Race Umpires. (4).
IUSA 2007 Committee.
WYC Officials & Support.
1050hrs “S-Course” layed
1100hrs First Gun and start of race 1.
1300hrs-1400hrs (Lunch Soup and Rolls or walk to nearby shop?) Lunches to be brought out to Committee & Finish line boats
Rolling through of races. (estimated 35 races on day 1)
1600hrs Racing finishes for the day.
1600hrs - 1700hrs participants drive back to Kilkee to holiday home.
Social Event in Kilkee Bay Hotel, Entertainment: Hypnotist.
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Previously booked directly by TCD.
Organised by TCD.
Organised by TCD.
Organised by WYC.
IUSA.
Organised by WYC.
Competition Officials.
Participants & Officials.
TCD or IUSA Social Committee.
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WYC 008
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Competition Logistical Support. Committee Boat c/w Flag Halyards.
Committee Boat Race Officer Support Staff.
Racing Marks (x 6).
Finish Line Boat.
Finish Line Boat Staff.
Umpire Boats & Operators.( x 2).
Participant Team Changeover Boat & Operator.
Umpire Boat & Operator (x 1).
Umpire Boat & Operator. (x 1).
Race Flags & Race Officer equipment.
VHF Radios
Meteorological PersonNameInformation.
Additional Support Staff.
Daily Lunch Provision. (Soup and rolls or local shop?)
Prizes / Gifts
Wall Plaque
Flags for WYC Flagpoles
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WYC.
WYC.
WYC.
WYC.
WYC.
WYC.
WYC.
UL & TCD.
NUIG & TCD
Race Officer.
TCD.
WYC.
WYC & TCD.
WYC.
To be specified by IUSA Social Committee.
TCD
TCD
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Completed.
Completed.
Completed.
Completed.
Completed.
Completed.
Completed.
Completed.
Completed.
Completed.
Completed.
Completed.
To be Finalised.
Completed.
Completed
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WYC 009.
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Friday 23rd Feb. 2007. 2nd Day of Racing.
0930hrs - Participants drive to Kilrush
0950hrs - 1025hrs Boats are Rigged, People changed
1015 hrs - Committee Boat with Race Officer and
support staff depart to set up days course.
1025 hrs - Firefly's launch and proceed to race area.
1030 hrs - Course ready.
1045 hrs - Racing Starts.
1300 - 1400 hrs lunches available in Marina Centre.
Lunches to be brought out to Committee & Finish line boats
1600hrs - Racing Completed.
1600hrs - 1700hrs participants drive back to Kilkee to holiday home.
2130hrs approx Bus Collects Participants from Kilkee,then makes its way to Kilrush for social event.
Venue: Charlie Martins.
0130hrs ???Return bus to Kilkee.
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Participants.
Race Officer I/C.
Participants.
Race Officer.
All Persons.
Rotating Crews.
Rotating Crew Boat.
All Persons.
IUSA Social Committee to Liaise with WYC.
Participants.
Bus Provisionally booked
Time of return to be confirmed
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TCD.
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WYC 010.
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Saturday 24th Feb. 2007. 3rd Day of Racing.
0930hrs - Participants drive to Kilrush
0950hrs - 1025hrs Boats are Rigged.
1015 hrs - Committee Boat with Race Officer and support staff depart to set up days course.
1025 hrs - Firefly's launch and proceed to race area.
1030 hrs - Course ready.
1045 hrs - Racing Starts.
1300 - 1400 hrs lunches available in Marina Centre.
Lunches to be brought out to Committee & Finish line boats
1530hrs - 1630hrs :Racing Completed (depending on whether it is decided to do quarter finals for teams racers or whether it goes straight into semi-finals : this will be discussed at captains meeting)
Viewing of Ireland Vs England, Six Nations Event. Kick-off 1730 hrs.
2030hrs. Black Tie dinner, Kilkee Bay Hotel
2130hrs Prize Giving
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Participants.
Race Officer I/C.
Participants.
Race Officer.
All Persons.
Rotating Crews.
Rotating Crew Boat.
All Persons.
IUSA Social Committee to Liaise with WYC.
Participants.
Participants.
IUSA Social Committee.
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Sunday 25th Feb. 2007. 4th Day of Racing. ( Only if Required).
1. 1000 hrs - Participant drive from Kilkee.
2. 1015 hrs - Committee Boat with Race Officer and
support staff depart to set up days course.
3. 1030 hrs - Firefly's launch and proceed to race area.
1045 hrs - Course ready.
1100 hrs - Racing Starts.
1300 - 1400 hrs lunches available in Marina Centre.
Lunches to be brought out to Committee & Finish line boats
1600 hrs - Racing Completed.
Prizegivings as required in Marina Centre.
Participants depart Kilrush.
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Participants.
Race Officer I/C.
Participants.
Race Officer.
All Persons.
Rotating Crews.
Rotating Crew Boat.
All Persons.
All Persons.
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Download:
IUSA Nationals 2007 Programme
WYC & IUSA Helper and Volunteer RosterIrish University Sailing Association (IUSA)
Inter-varsity NATIONALS 2007 Team Racing.
Western Yacht Club - Kilrush 21ST -25TH February, 2007.
Volunteers & Logistics.
Availability of Volunteers (Yes or N/a, Not available)
Volunteer's Name
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Mobile Number
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Thurs
22nd
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Fri
23rd
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Sat
24th
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Sun
25th
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Allen, Rob
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087-202 7876
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Counihan, Lt. Cdr. Martin
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087-230 5126
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Counihan, Mary Rose
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086-389 1878
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Counihan, Randal
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086-363 2619
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Counihan, Randal B.
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086-853 0822
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Counihan, Robin
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086-158 8088
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Finucane, Ger
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087-250 8569
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Yes
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N/a
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N/a
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N/a
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Glynn, Charlie
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086-199 6484
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Glynn, Mary
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087-655 5512
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Yes
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N/a
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N/a
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N/a
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Glynn, Suzie
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086-075 1504
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Howard, Maeve
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086-821 8000
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Keating, Fintan
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087-677 2620
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N/a
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N/a
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Yes
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N/a
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Keating, Louis
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086-806 4807
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N/a
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Yes
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N/a
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N/a
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Kiely, Lieut. Ger
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Mackle, Gerry
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087-911 1748
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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N/a
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Roche, Monica
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086-803 1179
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N/a
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N/a
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Yes
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Yes
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Whelan, Thomas
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087-226 2885
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Young, Therese
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086-871 7452
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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If you have a few hours available (Thurs/Sun) to assist the WYC Committee:
Contact: Randal B. Counihan, Mobile 086-853 0822.
Equipment
Race Committee Boat
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Ger Finucane, “Scoot”
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Finish Line Boat
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NSR, “Barbara Heck”
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Umpire Boat No. 1
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UL, Semi-Rigid
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Umpire Boat No. 2
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NUIG, Semi-Rigid
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Umpire Boat No. 3
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NSR, Semi-Rigid No. 1
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Umpire Boat No. 4
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WYC, Semi-Rigid
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Standby Boat
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Randal Counihan, Boston Whaler
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Race Crew Transfers No. 1
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NSR, Boarding Boat
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Race Crew Transfers No. 2
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NSR, Semi-Rigid No. 2
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Racing Marks
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WYC
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Race Flags
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Harry Gallagher, Race Officer
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Radios
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DUSC, Trinity College
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Flag Halyards and frame
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Rob Allen, WYC
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Race Programme
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DUSC, Trinity College.
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Notes:
1. Participants, Supporters and Dinghies will be arriving all through Wednesday 21st Feb. Dinghies will be left in Kilrush and Participants / Supporters are being accommodated in Kilkee.
2. Thursday 22nd Feb. is a full racing day as are Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th Feb.
3. Sunday 25th Feb is only a racing day if for some reason - weather or otherwise - the competition could not be completed on the previous racing days.
4. It is requested that all persons mentioned above be at the Marina Centre at 0945 hours each day as courses have to be laid etc… before racing can commence. The earlier we start in the mornings the earlier we finish each evening.
5. Where there are too many helpers of a morning, the persons with other pressures can go about their business or split shifts can be arranged. It is however very important that all persons would turn up each morning.
6. Jobs for the day will be assigned first thing each morning and persons will be facilitated as best possible.
7. Photographs, Charles Glynn, 086-234 2829.
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Download:
WYC IUSA Volunteers & Logistics
Appendix B: Standard IUSA Notice of Race for the Season 2006-2007Download:
Appendix B: Standard IUSA Notice of Race
Appendix C: Standard IUSA Sailing InstructionsWestern Yacht Club
(Royal Western Yacht Club of Ireland)
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The Monastery, Frances Street, Kilrush, Co. Clare, Ireland.
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