From:
Byrne, DamienPowerboat Training Course
The second powerboat training session is scheduled for 21-22 May. So far the following are interested :
Bronagh, Marguerite, Ann Mulvin, Derek Phillips, Gearoid and Aidan : PLEASE CONTACT ME TO CONFIRM
More spaces are available. No matter what your current powerboat experience is you can take this course. If you are interested you need to send in the application form and booking fee and ring me at 087 2802652 immediately. Otherwise remaining places may be made available to non-SID members. The course fee is €180 with a possible €50 refund off of your SID membership. (I still have some of the certs from the last course to distribute to the participants. Contact me if you want it urgently.)
Dinghy Sailing schedule
Dinghy sailing has been taking place on Sundays since 16th April, with a mixture of strong and light winds, sunshine and hail storm on Sunday 8th May!
Thanks to all those who helped get the boats ready for the start of the season on Saturday 16 April.
Next sessions are as follows:
Wednesday 18th @ 6pm Contact Nigel
Saturday 14th @ 10am Contact Niamh
Monday 16th @ 6pm contact Cearbhall
Unfortunately the Ruffian is still not ready for the water. There is a major repair ongoing to the skeg which is being carried out on an irregular basis by an expert from outside the club. Pressure is being kept on to get it done and hopefully the repair will be completed this week.
A lot of work is ongoing on the Ruffian lately : Noel removed the rudder and started the job on the Skeg, - New electrics are being attended to by Damien Bradley and Keith, - Noel and myself are working on replacing the plumbing for the head, - Ann "bluey" Coyne sanded the hull in preparation for anti-foul and the cockpit for painting and - the "lotto" men Peter and Pascal who did various jobs and generally had a smashing time!
Ruffian Sailing
Noel will bring out people next Sunday 15th on a non-sid Ruffian. Please contact Noel if you wish to go out.
Stephen Tiernan (past SID member) has agreed to bring out some people on his Ruffian next week. (probably Wed or Thurs) Give me a call if you are interested. SPACES ARE LIMITED so places will be allocated of a first come basis!
More members
The club needs more members. Can you promote the club in any way? Word of mouth, notice at your workplace, advertisement in staff magazine?
Sale of old boats
Bryan has managed to sell off 3 of SID's old 420 boats Sids Knot, Mustard and "39". Well done to Bryan, as this was not an easy task! Oil and Arabs come to mind!
AGM
SID are still awaiting the return of the accounts from the Auditors. As soon as we receive the accounts we will be holding the AGM.
IDRA
SID SAILORS are welcome to an OPEN SAIL on IDRA 14s on SUNDAY 22 MAY.The IDRA14 is a 14 foot racing dinghy with trapeze and spinnaker.Racing is in Dunlaoghaire on Tuesday and Saturday and there are also AWAY events