New Initiatives for GHYC Racing in 2024

Maybe you’ve never raced before (maybe not even sailed!) or maybe you’re an old hand…the Sailing Committee is keen to encourage everyone to get involved in club racing and to change it up for some fun – so check out these new proposals for the 2024 season…

All in Craic (All Ages)

Thursday evenings, 5 weeks (following Spring Dinghy League) 16^th, 23^rd & 30^th May, 6^th & 13^th June. If you’ve a dinghy and it moves – use it! The aim is to get everyone who can out on the water and back in the groove ahead of the season by having fun. The format will be finalised depending on who makes it out. (€10 p.p session)

Team Racing prep (Junior Sailors only)

Last 2 weeks of June (Tues 18^th & 25^th and Thurs 20^th & 27^th), 4 evenings of Team Racing training to try to give us a head start in getting more sailors involved and training for the Marconi which is SO early in the season. Those interested in competing can then discuss the best day/time for further training. (costs to be covered by the club)

Quest evening racing (All Ages)

This will be done every Thursday evening (when dinghy training will be running) for 6 weeks from 4^th July to 8^th Aug (inclusive). Each night is a stand-alone event aiming for 3 races. People who are interested sign up using a spreadsheet link for the coming week ahead. Crews are assigned randomly on the night, based on those interested and ensuring that more novice sailors are matched with more experienced ones. To ensure the evening remains challenging for all involved, the first half of the competitors to finish in the first race will start the second race at a gun one minute after the “start” and work to catch the other boats. We’ll refine this idea as it goes; deciding on the use of spinnakers, length and location of course, even including a team race option. If you fancy trying out a different class, having a go at racing, or just an evening on the water – get your name down! You only commit for one evening at a time. (€10 p.p. session)

Club Squib racing

This season we want the 2 Club Squibs to be on the water competing whenever there are Squib racing events. These boats will be available for Club members to rent for specific events at very reasonable rates, as follows:

Leagues:

• Early Evening League (Weds): 22^nd, 29^th May, 05^th, 12^th, 19^th & 26^th June (€60 per Club Squib*)
• Squib Summer Evening League (Weds.): 03^rd, 10^th, 17^th, 24^th July (€40 per Club Squib*)
• Late Evening League (Weds): 07^th, 14^th, 21^st, 28^th Aug., (€40 per Club Squib*)
• Summer League (Sat.): 25^th May, 8^th& 15^th June, 6^th , 13^th July & 10^th Aug. (€60 per Club Squib*)
• Autumn League (Sat.): 7^th, 14^th, 21^st & 28^th Sept. (€40 per Club Squib*)

Events:

• At Home Regatta: 1^st & 2^nd June (€20 per Club Squib*)
• Squib Derby: 30^th June (€20 per Club Squib*)
• Mary Anne’s: 20^th July (€20 per Club Squib*)
• Squib Summer Cup Regatta: 31^st July (€20 per Club Squib*)
• 1908 Race: 3^rd Aug (€20 per Club Squib*)
• Glandore Regatta (keelboats): 17^th Aug (€20 per Club Squib*)
• Karen Horgan Memorial Race: 24^th Aug (€20 per Club Squib *)
• Rose Bowl: 31^st Aug & 1^st Sept. (€20 per Club Squib*)

*Where the Club Squib is not available, a refund will be made.

If you are interested in crewing a Squib ahead of booking a Club Squib contact Squib Captain David 0862232832.

These initiatives are new to the calendar for this Season. Links to book the Club Squibs will be available shortly.

The Sailing Committee is always keen to hear constructive feedback on events, suggestions and new ideas. We are also always keen for people to get involved and help with running of events and can provide training to anyone interested. If you would like to get in touch, please contact sailingsec@glandoreyc.com