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If you can find a bottle big enough and squeeze that into it & sell it on the shelves then “Cullaun Sailing Club” will be the richest club in the world !!!! BUT……..Please, Please, Please don’t do that……….call me selfish, but I want to keep your little piece of paradise all for myself and a few Chosen friends !!!!!!!!
Gordon Jess 2011 (EDYC)
Cullaun Sailing Club is located on the shore of the Lough Cullaunyheeda (Cullaun Lake) in the heart of east Clare, We are a very active dinghy sailing club, and provide a home for dinghy sailing enthusiasts in the Shannon region.
The club organises cruising, training, coaching and racing activities throughout the year, alongside an active social programme.
Membership is open to anyone with an interest in sailing, for more information on the club send us an email , or come along to one of our events, Thursday evenings are usually best.
To keep up to date with club news, events, and activity's it would be best to join our mailing list.
Sailing 3rd May 2012
Hi AllThursday evening saw our first evenings sailing for 2012, conditions were near perfect, sun shining with fine breeze from an easterly direction for the first race, conditions would get very cold when the sun set.
The start was just off the club with the windward mark just off the rocky outcrop normally home to our tern friends. The terns have not yet returned from there winter quarters so the island is deserted and very quiet place. All will change soon when the island turns into a nursery for the next generation of our feathered friends.
The race started on time at 7.25pm Brian Park won the first race, the remaining sailors were not far behind. The racing was tight with Austin and Margaret clashing horns at the leeward mark and Austin doing a 720 turn as a result. This did not stop Austin as he overtook Margaret later in the race. Coranne was sailing race since she became a mother last year and finished well up the fleet.
Second race started at 8.15pm, Austin Collins developed an early lead and by the end of the race was a full minute ahead of his nearest rivals and two minutes fifty seconds ahead of the brand new Wayfarers which have been purchased in the last year. The older Wayfarers still have great turn of speed.
There was a great turn out of boats with ten boats racing, the car park looked very full.
Boats and gear packed away we all headed for some light refreshments in our favourite watering hole but alas someone forget to tell the owner we would call, nothing for it but to head for home.
Seamus
· brianc on May 08 2012 ·
Spring Regatta 2012
Notice Of RaceCullaun Sailing Club will host its annual Spring Regatta (rescheduled) on Sunday 13th of May 2012, This is a mixed fleet open event, and entry from travelling boats are as always most welcome.
Details:
Date: Sunday 29th April 2012.
No. races: 3
Briefing: 12.30pm at Club House
First race: 1.00pm
Finish: approx 5.00pm
Other:
#Races will be 45 min – 1 hour long and all races count (no discard)
#Juniors welcome - separate race.
#Entry fee - Adult - €15 per boat, Junior - €5
· brianc on May 03 2012 ·
2012 sailing instructions
Sailing instructions for the 2012 club racing series (May, June, July and August) have been uploaded on the club website (see club documents), or Click Here
· tmchugh on April 27 2012 ·
Spring League 2012
The final race of the Spring League was held last Sunday in challenging weather conditions. The forecast for the region was F4 - 5 and some of the squalls certainly felt like F5 on the lake.
Six boats started the race organised by Margaret and Tom Hynes with Emmet O'Mahony and Cillian O'Mara on rescue. Many of the juniors also had the Omegas on the water with reefed mainsails. Jordy O'Mahony attempted to sail with full rig but was overpowered after rounding the windward mark after hoisting the genneker.
Wind was from the west and Margaret set a long beat up the lake towards the house. The wind was very squally with large wind shifts as we sailed up the beat. Rounding the windward mark, boats accelerated and there were some very exciting reaches and runs. Rescue was kept busy with many of the boats capsizing. The challenging weather conditions persisted and Margaret shortened the race and cancelled the final race.
The weather conditions were ideal for Chris Caher in his first outing this year in the Supernova. Chris was first across the finish line followed by Tom McHugh and Sue Corcoran in the Enterprise. Austin Collins and Mike Laffan finished in 3rd place.
Sunday's racing finished a very enjoyable and successfull start to this years sailing. Weather conditions were mostly ideal with lots of sunshine. Each Sunday afternoon the club and lake were hives of activity and provided wonderful images of sailing in our beautiful environment.
For the spring league, one discarded race was factored into the final results. Margaret Hynes and Emmet O'Mahony finished in 1st place in their Wayfarer having won all but one race of the series. Our visitors Michael and Niamh Haig from Monkstown Sailing Club in Cork finished in 2nd place, also in a Wayfarer. Tom McHugh and Sue Corcoran finished in 3rd place in their Enterprise.
Next Sunday, the clubs is running it's Spring regatta which traditionally marks the start of the sailing season for the club. Briefing is at 12.30pm with three races (no discards). Prizegiving for the spring league and regatta will be held after racing (approx 5.00pm).
| Spring League | Race | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
Total |
| Starters | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 6 | ||
| Margaret Hynes | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 7 |
| Michael Haig | W | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 15 |
| Tom Mchugh | E | 7 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 25 |
| Jim O'Sullivan | W | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 28 |
| Colm Ward | E | 7 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 30 |
| Austin Collins | W | 7 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 35 |
| Brian Park | E | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 38 |
| Philippe Barbotin | O | 5 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 40 |
| Tom Burke | L | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 43 |
| Cillian O'Mara | O | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 48 |
| Hugh O'Malley | W | 7 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 50 |
| Chris caher | SN | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 53 |
Regards
Tom McHugh
· brianc on April 25 2012 ·
Junior Sailing Course Easter 2012
The junior sailing season got off to an early start this year,with 13 hardy juniors taking part in the Easter refresher course.They were not deterred by the inclement weather they had to deal with on a few of the days,but were v.glad of the hot drinks prepared by the shore parents.They had a fantastic time,and most achieved level 2,and some level 3 over the week,well done to all.Many were back on the water this Sunday,and one family has since purchased a dinghy which arrived at the club at the weekend.Many thanks to the instructors,John Mahon S.I.,and Tom Downes J.I.for running an excellent course ,and for providing such great encouragement to our juniors.Many thanks also to the club rescue drivers and to the shore parents who helped out each day in the smooth running of the course.
Lelia
To see more of Lelia's and Seans's pictures Click Here
· brianc on April 17 2012 ·
15 April 2012
Sunday 15th again provided glorious weather for sailing with sunshine although the wind was light. Tommy Scott, Chris Caher and John Donlon organized two races in light and variable winds. It was great to see eleven boats sailing including the Topper Omega's and two RS Feva's recently acquired by Philippe and David Barbitton and the O'Regan gang.
In the first race Margaret Hynes and Emmet O'Mahony led from the start in the light and shifty wind conditions and won the race comfortably. Brian Park and Mike Logan were in 2nd place in an Enterprise followed by Tom Mchugh and Sue Corcoran, also in an Enterprise.
After the 1st race the wind dropped and it looked like there may not be a 2nd race. Chris and Tommy postponed the start of race 2 and eventually a light wind filled from the north east sufficient for windward/leeward course. There was some competitive close quarter sailing with words being exchanged between boats. Michael and Niamh Haig eventually crossed the finish line in first place closely following by Margaret and Emmet in the Wayfarer and Tom and Sue in an Enterprise.
The final races of the Spring Series will be sailed next Sunday 22nd. First and second place has been dominated by the Wayfarers of Margaret and Michael but there is still a battle for 3rd place.
Tom McHugh
· brianc on April 17 2012 ·
Sailing Sunday 1st April 2012
The sunshine may have left us and the temperature may have dropped, but yesterday was another ideal day for sailing although the winds were light. Two windward/leeward races were set by race officers Coranne Heffernan and Tom Galvin in a light north easterly wind. Six boats sailed including Tom McHugh and Colm Ward who had their Enterprises back on the water providing alternative competition for the ever increasing Wayfarer fleet.
Margaret Hynes was first to cross the line in race 1 in what was a closely fought race when handicaps are taken into account. Colm Ward and Lelia O'Shaughnessy were 2nd in an Enterprise and Austin Collins and Tommy Scott were 3rd in a Wayfarer. On corrected time only 32 seconds separated the top five boats in a 43 minute race.
In race 2 the Wayfarers held the first three positions with Margaret and Emmet in 1st place followed by Michael and Niamh Haig in 2nd and Austin and Tommy in 3rd place.
Today (Monday) sees the start of the first junior sailing course for 2012. Thirteen young sailors who all completed the sailing course last summer are taking a refresher course this week. Let's hope you all have an fun packed week.
Next organized sailing is on Sunday 15th of April.
Regardsd
Tom Mchugh
· brianc on April 02 2012
A great sucess
It was great to see the hall in Donnellons pub, packed for Jarleth Cunnane and Mike Brogans talk on their Artic Adventures,the feedback on the night and afterwards was very positive.
A big thank you for everyone who came,Tom mc Hugh for the great introduction to the night,all the
sandwich a cake makers,The Mc Carthy family for the great service and extra food,Margaret
for the great display of photos showing the club history,Noel Donnelon for door service and
for providing Rita o Mahony with a cushion for her chair,Brian for taking care of the raffle,Magda
for feeding the speakers on arrival,Mick Laffan for the help in getting these men to travel and
talk to us,and for Seamus Harrold who gave up his seat in the hall in place of a high stool at
the bar to keep Mike mc Carty company in the main bar.last but not least congrats to Mike
and Maureen Hazes on the arrival of a new born baby boy.
Regards
Emmet
CSC Social Sec.
· brianc on April 02 2012 ·
"Practical sailing course" at Foynes Yacht Club
A PRACTICAL sailing course will begin at Foynes Yacht Club on Wednesday, April 18 at 7pm for a total of seven Wednesday's. Members of the public can learn the rudiments of sailing and the no's and do's on a yacht at this course.
The course it is to entice and bring new member's to the club for it's golden jubilee. Unfortunately, one stipulation is in place, you must be over 18 years to avail of the course. The cost of this course will entitle new member's to join the Wednesday evening sailing. The cost is €50 per person. This course also includes a cruise to Limerick on the May Bank holiday for Riverfest. After this course a mentoring programme for those who join the club is available, and the cost can be off-set against crew membership of €110. Further information is available on 086 2568280.
The course it is to entice and bring new member's to the club for it's golden jubilee. Unfortunately, one stipulation is in place, you must be over 18 years to avail of the course. The cost of this course will entitle new member's to join the Wednesday evening sailing. The cost is €50 per person. This course also includes a cruise to Limerick on the May Bank holiday for Riverfest. After this course a mentoring programme for those who join the club is available, and the cost can be off-set against crew membership of €110. Further information is available on 086 2568280.
· brianc on March 29 2012 ·
Sunday 25th March
The weather was ideal last Sunday for the start of this years sailing. A small fleet of boats, primarily Wayfarers had beautifull sailing conditions in sunshine and a brisk south-east wind. A big welcome to Michael and Niamh Haig from Monkstwon Sailing Club who are joining us for the Spring Series in their Wayfarer.
Only seconds seperated the first three boats but Margaret Hynes and Emmet O'Mahony displayed their intentions for the year by winning both races. They were very closley followed by the Haig's in second place and Jim O'Sullivan in third place.
The spring series is being run over four Sundays with two races per day. There are two discards if greater than six races are sailed. Portsmouth Yardstick 2012 handicap applies. See the events calendar on the club web site for details.
| Race | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
Total | |
| Starters | 4 | 5 | ||||||||
| Margaret Hynes | W | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||
| Michael Haig | W | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||||||
| Jim O'Sullivan | W | 3 | 3 | 6 | ||||||
| Philippe Barbitton | O | 5 | 4 | 9 | ||||||
| Hugh O'Malley | W | 7 | 5 | 12 |
The varnish has dried on my Enterprise, so I will try to upset the Wayfarer fleet. Let's get out all those boats stll in winter storage for next Sundays race.
Regards
Tom McHugh
Sailing Secretary
· brianc on March 29 2012 ·
Sailing starts Sunday 25th of March
It's that time of the year again to get the wet suits and sailing gearout of winter storage. Sailing for the 2012 season starts this coming
Sunday 25th of March, briefing at 2.00pm. The weather forecast for
Sunday looks favourable with no rain, increasing temperature and a
light breeze, ideal weather conditions to start the years sailing.
The Topper Omegas will be available for use by 2012 club members at a cost of 10 euro.
· brianc on March 22 2012 ·
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