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CORK-DUN LAOGHAIRE FEEDER RACE RESULTS - May 17 2010

On Friday last a 20.00 hour evening start from Cork Harbour saw the commencement of the feeder race to Dun Laoghaire for the Liebherr ICRA Nationals.  This race was mandatory for yachts wishing to compete in the Commodore’s Cup to be held in the Solent in August and also served as a qualifier for any yacht wishing to compete in the Round Ireland Race from Wicklow in June.

This was the first opportunity the Irish team of Anthony O’Leary’s Antix, David Dwyer’s Marinerscove.ie and Andrew Creighton’s Roxy 6 have had to sail together as Roxy, the yacht to fill the Class Three slot, only arrived in Cork Harbour fresh from the Dale-Nelson Yard in Wales two weeks ago.

Conditions on Friday night as the yachts came to the start line were magnificent.  The harbour was resplendent bathed in brilliant sunlight with yachts from the Friday night Whitesail league flying everywhere in the 12-15knot NNW wind. The feeder race start saw the competitiors beat in the harbour to No.10 buoy where spinnakers were hoisted and they then ran back out the harbour creating a magnificent spectacle as they wove their way through the Whitesail Fleet.

Racing continued throughout the night and most of Saturday with the wind lightening and becoming fluky ranging from 8 to 16 knots providing excellent experience for the crews on the Commodore’s Cup yachts. In fact Marinerscove lost out when sailing into a windless area under Wicklow Head and retired at that point but speaking with Dwyer after racing he said that it was nonetheless a wonderful training opportunity with the constant almost hourly sail changes required.

IRC ICRA Offshore Trophy

  1. Antix, Anthony O’Leary, RCYC
  2. Roxy, Rob Davies/Andrew Creighton, RCYC/RORC
  3. Gloves Off, Kieran Twomey, RCYC
  4. D-Tox, Donal O’Leary, RCYC

Retirements: Mariners Cove, Dave Dwyer, RCYC

ECHO Results

  1. Roxy, Rob Davies/Andrew Creighton, RCYC/RORC
  2. Antix, Anthony O’Leary, RCYC
  3. Gloves Off, Kieran Twomey, RCYC
  4. D-Tox, Donal O’Leary, RCYC

 

ISORA FEEDER RACE REPORT - May 17 2010

For Race Report and Results from the ISORA feeder Race from Holyhead to event see below:

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Liebherr ICRA Nationals Cork to Dun Laoghaire Feeder Race May 14th - May 10 2010

The waiting is over now and this is the last reminder for anyone still wishing to take part in the feeder race from Cork to Dun Laoghaire on Friday next. This promises to be a challenging and exciting race and will feature three Irish Commodores’ Cup yachts from the Royal Cork Yacht Club, Anthony O’Leary in his Ker 39 Antix, Dave Dwyer in his Mills 39 Marinerscove.ie and Andrew Crreighton in the new Corby 36 Roxy 6. This will be Roxy’s first competitive outing and there will be much interest in this latest addition to the fleet. Entry for this race is mandatory for any boat wishing to compete in the Commodores’ Cup.


As entry for the feeder race does not close until 18.30hrs. on Friday, 14th May at the Royal Cork Club Race Office, it is not known yet which boats will sail and which will travel by road. What can be confirmed is Donal O’Leary of RCYC will be sailing his well known D-tox and Schull Harbour Commodore, Morgan O’Sullivan in Loco will be using the feeder as a qualifier for his entry to the Round Ireland Race in June. First gun will be at 19.55 hrs at Weavers Point on Friday and the start line will be a laid line between a committee boat (Adrielle) and an adjacent mark in the harbour. The finish line will be between the lighthouses on the East and West Piers at the entrance to Dun Laoghaire Harbour. Yachts will record their own finish times together with the names and approximate times of boats immediately ahead and astern, if possible.


Time limit for the race will be 12.00 hrs on Sunday, May 16th.
Issued on behalf of ICRA
by Claire Bateman 087 6656438

Event Social Programme - April 09 2010

The Royal St George will be putting on an excellent Social Programme for the Liebherr Cruiser Nationals this May and we hope that all visiting and local sailors will stay around the club and join in for the weekend. 

        An outline of the onshore activities planned are as follows:

Friday 21st May

  • Apres sail FREE Cork Dry Gin Drinks Reception
  • Apres sail food with a twist along with juicy Burgers & Salads will be served on the forecourt to the sounds of live music
  • Prizegiving : Liebherr Boat of the Day 
  • The famous club Steak House Bistro Dining will be available for all 
  • Friday night will be wrapped up with a DJ

Saturday 22nd May

  • Live music with a mixture of 3 different bands will play from after sailing until late in the club so brilliant craic to be had!
  • Prizegiving : Liebherr Boat of the Day 
  • CHAMPIONSHIP BUFFET WILL BE SERVED FROM 6.30PM. 3 COURSE BUFFET - TICKETS €25. PLEASE CONTACT CIARA : 087 2235148/E: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) TO BOOK TICKETS

Sunday 23rd May

  • Apres sail FREE Cork Dry Gin Drinks Reception
  • Apres sail live music
  • Something different for hungry sailors on for forecour!
  • EVENT OVERALL PRIZEGIVING

 

The Butler’s Pantry is delighted to be involved again with ICRA and to continue their sponsorship of sailing events and look look forward to seeing all sailors every morning from 8am in the RSGYC. Order on line, at registration or just collect from the Butler’s Pantry on the RSGYC forecourt every morning. 

Lunch Booking form below

 

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Entries Reach 100 Mark - April 06 2010

The Liebherr Cruiser Nationals to be held in Dun Laoghaire from May from May 21st to 23rd and hosted by the Royal St. George Yacht Club, has already attracted very strong support. ICRA are delighted to report that already entries are almost at the 100 mark and expected to reach record numbers despite the current economic environment.

The formula for the event will be a three-day championship with seven races. There will be a variety of tight Windward/Leeward and Olympic type round the cans courses in two separate specially designated areas.

The combination of the National Championships title at stake and an excellent social programme ashore has proved to be a great success.  The fact that the event rotates locations has also added to its stature.  With the excellent racing and onshore entertainment planned by the Host Club, the Royal St. George, and in conjunction with the strong sponsors, Liebherr, The Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire and Dubarry Footwear and Clothing, a very special festival of sailing plus a strong welcome for all competitors is assured.

The inaugural ICRA Corinthian Cup for non-spinnaker boats is also being well supported with 17 entries already recorded. This event will be sailed on a separate course.

Early entry is encouraged so that final Class Bands can be fairly decided.

Issued on behalf of ICRA
By Claire Bateman 087 6656438
03.04.2010

 

 

Discount Entry deadline approaches - March 24 2010

Provisional Race Schedule

30 high calibre entries have already been received for the Liebherr Cruiser Nationals to be held in Dun Laoghaire from May 21st to 23rd and this number is expected to grow over the next week as the discounted entry fee deadline of 31st March approaches. A fleet from all coasts of Ireland will assemble and is expected to include 12 boats from the West. The overall entry is expected to reach 100 Boats.

Feeder races from Cork and Wales are planned and with the Cork feeder nominated as a qualifier for this years Round Ireland
Race a strong entry is assured. This race will also be used by Irish Commodores’ Cup boats as a practice offshore. Already on the entry list with Commodores’ Cup interest are Anthony O’Leary’s ‘Antix’, the Creighton/Davies new build ‘Roxy 26’, featuring on her first offshore outing, and Tim Costello’s ‘Tiamat’.

Another well known name to feature in the entry list is Peter Rutter(GBR) in his QUOKKA 8. In QUOKKA 7 in 2008 the immensely talented Rutter battled the low visibility and tough competition to take his fifth title of the Rolex Commodores Cup.

The Host Club, Royal St George, is putting in a major effort to offer quality racing afloat and superb onshore entertainment as crews battle for the annual crown of being ICRA National Champions in their Class.

This year, in response to demand from the non spinnaker sector, an ICRA Corinthian Cup has been created to run alongside the Nationals on separate courses and is also expected to attract a good fleet.

Owners are encouraged to get in their entries early to help designate classes and overall planning for what promises to be a first class sailing event both.

Issued on Behalf of ICRA
By Claire Bateman
087 6656438
24/03/2010

 

Press Release - March 04 2010

The Irish Cruiser Racing Association (ICRA), together with host club Royal St. George Yacht Club, are delighted to announce their new sponsor for the 2010 National Championships that will take place at Dun Laoghaire from May 21st to 23rd, 2010. Liebherr Fridges and Freezers have announced their decision to come on board as Title Sponsor to the event.  It is very positive news that a premium brand leader company in its field will support this high calibre sailing championships thus ensuring the 2010 ICRA Nationals will be a very special event both on and off the water.  The organising committee under Brian Craig and Ciara Dowling are finalising an exciting and varied racing programme over the three days with an excellent social programme of shore side activities.

The Liebherr National Cruiser Championships promises to be a highlight in the sailing calendar in mid May in what is also a Round Ireland and Cork Week year.  All Irish Commodores Cup boats will attend the event and already there are indications of eight boats across all classes travelling from the West Coast.

In conjunction with the National Championships, ICRA, under Commodore Barry Rose of Royal Cork Yacht Club, have taken the progressive step of creating an ICRA Corinthian Cup event for non-spinnaker classes to be sailed within the National Championships.  This will be run on separate courses over the same weekend and Classes will be decided on entries received.  Strong interest is expected as this sector has campaigned for such a competition for a long time.

An ICRA feeder race from Crosshaven to Dun Laoghaire on May 14th, 2010 is already attracting a lot of interest as it will provide boats and crews with an opportunity to participate in a recognised qualifier for the Round Ireland Race.  The feeder race will also be used as a practice offshore event for the Irish competitors in the Commodores Cup. Latest news is that Two Handers have been accepted as a class in this race which will add further to the spectacle.

Entry fee is €175. To encourage early entries a discounted entry fee of €125 applies until 31st March 2010.

The event will also be supported by the Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire and Dubarry of Ireland Clothing and Footwear.

Written by Claire Bateman 4th March 2010