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Sailing
10th–15th August – Shannon One Design National Championships, Lough Derg Yacht Club
12th August – Club Regatta, Foynes Yacht Club
13th–16th August – Le Solitaire du Figaro Yacht Race: Dingle, Co. Kerry. Annual single handed sailing race which this year celebrates its 40th anniversary with legs between towns in France, Spain and Ireland. During the visit of the race a festive atmosphere prevails in the town as skippers and their supporters prepare for the next leg of this gruelling event
14th–15th August – Squib Southern Championships, Kinsale Yacht Club
14th–16th August – Cruiser II and III East Coast Championships, Howth Yacht Club
14th–16th August – Cobh People’s Regatta, Cobh, Co. Cork. One of the oldest Regattas in Ireland takes place in Cobh. This was one of the main European Regattas at the end of the last century, with racing yachts coming to Cobh from other countries to compete with local boats from the Royal Cork Yacht Club. The tradition still lives on, with the race for the Cork Harbour One Design Class. Sailing, rowing and other watersports events are included in the programme
15th–17th August – Irish Topper National Championships, Blessington Sailing Club
16th August – Dingle Regatta, Dingle, Co. Kerry. An annual celebration of the skill and expertise of local boatmen. Watch them as they carefully and fearlessly navigate their way round the harbour in a series of highly competitive races. Afterwards relax in one of the cosy pubs and embrace the exciting atmosphere.
Canoeing
15th August – Canoe Slalom, Clashaganny WIT Club. Contact Patrick McCormack at [email protected]
16th August – Lower Liffey Ranking Marathon Race 2009, Wild Water Kayak Club (WWKC). Starts at Salmon Leap Canoe Club, Leixlip, at 12 noon and finishes at the Garda Rorwing Club, Islandbridge – 9 miles. Sponsored by the Great Outdoors
Rowing
15th August – Glenarm Regatta, Irish Coastal Rowing Federation
16th August – Blackrock Regatta, Irish Coastal Rowing Federation
16th August – Glandore Regatta, Irish Coastal Rowing Federation
16th August – Kerry County Championships Regatta, Irish Coastal Rowing Federation
16th August – Maudlintown Regatta, Irish Coastal Rowing Federation
Wavesailing
15th–16th August – ‘Tricks & Flicks’ Weekend: Freestyle, Carves, Tacks. Windwise Windsurfing School, Achill Island, Co. Mayo. Tel: 098 43958, email: [email protected]
Swimming – Long Distance
15th August – Island Dhu, Portrush, Co. Antrim
Angling
10th August – Cahirsiveen (SWRFB), Seaboat. Contact Mark Corps at 087 672 9174
10th August – Clongee/Cathedral (NWRFB), Salmon. Contact Mark Corps at 087 672 9174
16th August – Shamrock SAC, Kilmore, LL
16th August – IFSA Bundoran, 1100–1630, Open boat competition
16th August – Crosshaven SAC, Crosshaven,11:00-18:00, Hong Kong Edible
16th August – Anglesea SAC, Crosshaven, 11:00-18:00, Fire Brigade Confined
16th August – Belmullet SAC, Open Shore, Mullet Peninsula
Other
9th–16th August – Ballinamore Family Festival, Stradermot, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim. This week-long family festival has events to appeal to everyone from small children to the senior citizen
10th–14th August – Nevsail Watersports Summer Camp, The Promenade, Kilkee, Co. Clare. Training courses in sailing, sail boarding, windsurfing, powerboating, kayaking and canoeing, children and adults, beginners to experienced. Tel: Dave 086 330 8236 or email: [email protected]
13th August – Galway Cathedral Recital. Audivi Chamber Choir and Raymond O’Donnell (Galway), 8pm
13th–16th August – Tall Ships: RIB water taxi service. Arrive in style to the Odyssey Pontoon by exclusive RIB boat taxi courtesy of Peak Discovery Group – a memorable, unique and exhilarating experience as you whizz along Belfast Lough at up to 35 knots. You are afforded broad side views of the majestic fleet of Tall Ships as we voyage through the berthing channels. You will also see the Thompson Dry Dock and Pump House ‘up close’ where the legendary Titanic ship was built. Contact Pamela at [email protected] or telephone 028 4372 3933 for a timetable of pick up/drop off points and prices
15th August – Ulster Grand Prix 2009. The Ulster Grand Prix Bike Week incorporating the Dundrod 150 continues to be one of the highlights of the Northern Ireland Motor Cycle Racing calendar
16th August – Experience Ards: The Tall Ships Parade of Sail. This boat trip from Donaghadee will give you the opportunity to see up close the spectacle of a fleet, as large as Drake’s Spanish Armada, as they depart Belfast Lough and sail south. Tel: 028 9182 6846
And remember: be sure of your place on our fixtures calendar by sending us details of your event for mention on afloat.ie. Email us at [email protected]
