#SAILING– Gail MacAllister of West Cork Sailing and Powerboating Centre has been appointed an Irish Sailing Association (ISA) Regional Development Officer starting December 5th.

In the new full time role McAllister, who has owned and managed West Cork Sailing and Powerboating Centre & Boat House Café in Adrigole, West Cork since 1998 will be tasked with contacting local authorities to promote water based activities in the South. The work of the sailing school will be carried on by her husband and business partner Niall.

In May of this year the McAllister's brought a large sailing sloop to Irish waters to provide a 'temporary Tall Ship sail training solution'.

The McAllister's have extensive knowledge of both ISA and Royal Yachting Association courses as well as Clubs, Training Centres and Training Schemes as well as the general marine industry of Ireland, coastline and services.

Gail will work alongside the ISA's Regional Development Officer for the north of the country Ciaran Murphy.

The Regional Development Programme was launched 12 months ago and is aimed at helping clubs and training centres raise funds and develop initiatives to increase their membership.