The Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire

Liebherr Cruiser Nationals Update

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 - 4th April 2010

10 Reasons why the ‘Liebherr Cruiser Nationals 2010' is a MUST DO Event for you and your crew:

1. Once-a-Year opportunity for Irish Cruiser Racing sailors countrywide to get together for top racing at the beginning of the season
2. 8 Irish Titles up for grabs IRC and ECHO
3. Inaugural Non Spinnaker Championship - Corinthian Cup
4. Top Race Management - Windward /Leeward and Round the Cans Courses - Three Course Areas.
5. Excellent Value (early entry €125) includes 3 days racing, berthing, craning & Après Sail Entertainment
6. Only need to take the Friday off work7. Incentives for Visitors - Feeder Races (Wales & Cork)-Visitors Prizes- Special Hotel rates Royal Marine
8. Event well-sponsored - Liebherr, Royal Marine Hotel and Dubarry
9. Plenty of ‘Craic' ashore - Après Sail entertainment -Championship Buffet on Saturday - Live Bands
10. The Royal St George and ICRA plan to make this a most enjoyable event both on and off the water for visitors and locals alike.

For further information on Liebherr Cruiser Nationals 2010 please visit its website: http://www.rsgyc.ie/icra2010/index.php/