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David Cullen
Howth Yacht Club sailor Dave Cullen is the 2018 Half Ton Classic Cup World Champion. He is a member of the Irish Cruiser Racing Association National Committee.
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With the completion of the RCYC Autumn League, the final results are in with Nieulargo claiming victory as ICRA Boat of the Year. Her significant results for the year included winner of the Dun Laoghaire to Dingle Yacht Race, second…
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White Sail Yachts Encouraged to Enter ICRA Nationals on Dublin Bay as Entry Deadline Looms
19th August 2021 ICRA
With one day left until registration closes for the ICRA Nationals, over 70 boats are now registered with strong fleets taking shape across all classes writes ICRA's Dave Cullen The event will take place at the National Yacht Club in…
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While for most, the past year and a half will be remembered without much joy. In a number of sailing clubs in all corners of Ireland, enthusiastic U25 squads are preparing their boats for the opportunity to compete against each…
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With several smaller regattas already being held, it looks increasing likely that the ICRA National Championships will be the major event of the 2021 season. ICRA is encouraging competitors to enter their boats online for the ICRA National Championships hosted…
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Building on the new ICRA / Irish Sailing U25 Support Programme, we are now pleased to announce the launch of our 25/25 scheme writes Dave Cullen of ICRA To support the existing and newly formed U25 squads around the country,…
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ICRA has announced further initiatives and support for under 25 development programmes throughout the country. These initiatives include further funding for Under 25 team entries to events, this time at the J24 Nationals plus the launch of development grants and…
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ICRA Introduces Trial ECHO Handicap System for National Championships on Dublin Bay
12th April 2019 ICRA
ICRA, the national cruiser-racer body, is attempting to widen the appeal of the Royal St. George–based National Championship entry next month on Dublin Bay with the introduction of a new trial handicap system writes Dave Cullen. While the current ECHO system…
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As the early bird deadline passed, the entry for the ICRA National Championship has climbed beyond 60, well ahead of entries at the same stage in recent memory writes Dave Cullen. There are still plenty of teams expected to join…
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Eight Irish Half Tonners for ICRAs, Dun Laoghaire Regatta & Sovereigns Cup Tour
5th February 2019 Half Tonners
Dave Cullen on where the growing vintage Irish Half Tonner fleet is racing this year Last year it was decided in Nieuwpoort to revert to a biennial format for the Half Ton Classic Cup so there is no event this…