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Q: What is the start time for the Dublin Bay DBSC Turkey Shoot Series?

The first warning signal is at 10.10 am.

6th September 2016

DBSC MGM Cruiser Challenge Prizegiving Photos

DBSC Commodore Chris Moore, Vice Commodore Jonathan Nicholson with J109 Skipper and Class One overall winner Tim Goodbody, winner of the Molly Bawn Perpetual Trophy

Prizes in 14 divisions plus were presented at Dublin Bay Sailing Club's (DBSC) MGM Cruiser Challenge on Sunday after two days of competition at the annual end–of–season regatta hosted this year by the Royal St. George Yacht Club.

Race results for all classes are here and below are photos from the well attended prizegiving at the Royal St. George YC by Joe Fallon. Scroll down to the end of the page for a photo gallery.

Chris Moore congratulates John Counihan Regatta Director 2 DBSC Commodore Chris Moore (right) congratulates John Counihan Cruiser Challenge Regatta Director. Photo: Joe Fallon

DBSC MGM Cruiser Challenge 2 MGM Cruiser Challenge prizes

Henry Leonard Sigma 33 Winner 2 Jonathan Nicholson of DBSC with Henry Leonard, Sigma 33 Winner Photo: Joe FallonFrank Heath and Cillian Meldon from the Beneteau 31.7s Photo: Joe FallonFlor O Driscoll and the J24s Photo: Joe Fallon

Above and below J24 teams J24 Winners

White Sail's Howard Knot (left) with Jonathan Nicholson

Lorcan Balfe and Cillian Meldon from the 31.7s Photo: Joe Fallon Leslie Parnell and Jonathan Nicholson Leslie Parnell (left) and DBSC's Jonathan NicholsonDBSC's Jonathan Nicholson (left) with Myles Kelly

Terese Tyrell and Jonathan Nicholson Terese Tyrrell and DBSC's Jonathan Nicholson Photo: Joe Fallon

Sandra Race Office 1 Sandra Moore of the DBSC Race Office with Jonathan Nicholson Some of the Committee boat teams Some of the DBSC Committee boat teams

Jonathan Nicholson with Tim Costello PRO Jonathan Nicholson (left) with Tim Costello DBSC PRO

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Interesting Results in Dublin Bay's Turkey Shoot

Results are getting interesting with discards kicking in at Dublin Bay Sailing Club's Turkey Shoot. The large turnouts continue to defy the skeptics with up to 65 boats racing in some great conditions. The final two races are this weekend and next, if racing goes to form any one of the top 10-12 boats can win going in to the last race. The prizegiving is on December 19th. Starts and ECHO handicaps are attached.

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Turkey Shoot competitors round the Muglins Rock. Photo: Michael Bowler

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What is the start time for the Dublin Bay DBSC Turkey Shoot Series?

The first warning signal is at 10.10 am

Who can race in the Dublin Bay DBSC Turkey Shoot Series?

Cruisers, cruising boats, one-designs and boats that do not normally race are very welcome. Boats range in size from ocean-going cruisers at 60 and 60 feet right down to small one-design keelboats such as 20-foot Flying Fifteens. A listing of boats for different starts is announced on Channel 74 before racing each week.

When is the Dublin Bay DBSC Turkey Shoot Series held?

Each winter from the first Sunday in November until the last week before Christmas.

How long does a Dublin Bay DBSC Turkey Shoot Series race take?

Usually no more than two hours. The racecourse time limit is 12.30 hours.

How many races are in the Dublin Bay DBSC Turkey Shoot Series

Between six and eight with one or two discards applied.

What club hosts the Dublin Bay DBSC Turkey Shoot Series?

Racing is organised by Dublin Bay Sailing Club and the Series is rotated across different waterfront yacht clubs for the popular after race party and prizegiving. The waterfront clubs are National Yacht Club (NYC), Royal Irish Yacht Club (RIYC), Royal St George Yacht Club (RSGYC) and Dun Laoghaire Motor Yacht Club (DMYC).