Week Events 17th-23rd August

17th August 2009

It looks like an Indian summer (kind of...) has come our way so we can advantage of these mild days and enjoy what’s going on around the country. The Achill Yawls are still out in all their glory in Co. Mayo, and the splendid Galway Hookers gather next weekend in Kinvara. There’s sailing from Blessington (Topper Nationals) to Dun Laoghaire (Optimist and Shipman Nationals), and Rush to Warrenpoint. Plenty of angling, too, and swimming in Newry, and the All Ireland Coastal Rowing Championships in Waterville. There's also a chance to explore Carratra Lough and it's environs by canoe with an expert naturalist on board – a must-do for wildlife enthusiasts!

Be sure of your place on our fixtures calendar by sending us details of your fixture for mention on afloat.ie. Email us at [email protected]

Sailing

4th July–30th August – Achill Yawl Sailing Festival, Achill Island, Co. Mayo. A series of weekly races during July and August involving Traditional Achill Yawl Sailing Boats

15th–17th August – Irish Topper National Championships, Blessington Sailing Club

17th–21st August – RYA Juniors Improvers Course, Carlingford Lough Yacht Club

19th August – Race 5, Series 3, Poolbeg Y&BC

19th–22nd August – IODAI Optimist Nationals, Royal Saint George Yacht Club

21st–22nd August – Shipman National Championships, Royal Irish Yacht Club

21st–23rd August – Cruinniu na mBad Festival. Up to 100 Galway Hookers, once the workhorses of the coast of Connemara and North Clare, will gather for a weekend of racing and celebration at Cruinniú na mBád (Gathering of the Boats) festival in Kinvara, Co. Galway

22nd August – Warrenpoint Regatta, Warrenpoint, Co. Down

22nd August – ISORA Frenesi Cup Day Race. Dun Laoghaire–ODASM2 Buoy, IRC and White Sails, National Yacht Club

22nd August – Foynes to Carrigaholt, Class 1 & 2 and White Sails, Foynes Yacht Club

22nd–23rd August – Nivea Sun Bray Sailing Club Dinghy Regatta, Bray Sailing Club, Bray, Co. Wicklow

22nd–23rd August – Youth Mermaid Championship, Rush Sailing Club

Canoeing

16th August – Wildlife Watching by Canoe. Join Blue Damsel Discovery for an inspired, intriguing and memorable Wildlife Watching Experience by Canoe. A rare opportunity to explore the wonders of nature around Carratraw Lough with Expert Naturalist Heather Bothwell. Prior booking essential

Rowing

21st–23rd August – All Ireland Coastal Rowing Championships, Waterville, Co. Kerry. Expected to be the largest All-Ireland ever. Irish Coastal Rowing Federation

Wavesailing

23rd–24th August – Here Comes the Summer: perfecting the basics; rigging; where next? Windwise Watersports, Achill Island, tel: 098 43958 or email [email protected]

Angling

18th August – Bass, Pilmore, 1000–1500, Angling Council of Ireland

19th August – Cork, Burren Pier, 1000–1500, Jack Murphy Confined, Angling Council of Ireland

20th August – Tramore–Waterford, Cheekpoint, Angling Council of Ireland

22nd–23rd August – New Ross & District, Hook, 4 to 8 and 2 to 6, OS, Angling Council of Ireland

22nd–23rd August – Belmullet, Broadhaven, 38th Two Day Open Boat, Angling Council of Ireland

23rd August – Cois Fairraige/Carna, Little Killary, 1300–1700, Open Shore Angling Council of Ireland

23rd August – Youghal Beach (SRFB). Contact Mark Corps at 087 672 9174 or email: [email protected]

Long Distance Swimming

19th August – Camlough Lake, Bessbrook, Newry, Co Armagh

Other

17th–21st 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]

23rd August – Eireman Triathlon, Courtown Harbour, Co. Wexford. A triathlon festival consisting of a Long Distance and Middle Distance triathlon

23rd August – Westport Festival of Sport Fun Day, South Mall, Westport, Co. Mayo. Water sporting activities will take place including canoe slalom, rafting, canoe polo, etc., on the Mall River. Tel: 094 904 7025

Be sure of your place on our fixtures calendar by sending us details of your fixture for mention on afloat.ie. Email us at [email protected]

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