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22nd October 2010

Howth Yacht Club… Needs You!

Howth Yacht Club had a particularly busy season and is looking forward to an equally active sailing schedule in 2011. Already in situ the club has secured a full calendar of sailing events for the year ahead and will be requiring your valued support.

New volunteers are sought to assist the many aspects in running the numerous championships and regattas. The club are inviting those to provide assistance in the following roles: Events Organisers and Personnel, Race Management Personnel, Mark-Boat Drivers and Crew, Rescue-Boat Drivers and Crew, Race Office Staff, Protest Panels and Assistant Race Officers for East-Pier (held on Saturdays).

If you are interested in becoming a new volunteer, please contact the Sailing Secretary or the Sailing Committee. Please indicate what you are interested in and when you might be available to participate. The website of the yacht club can be found at www.hyc.ie

Published in Howth YC

About the Coastival Festival

‘Coastival’, is a week-long family-focused festival for all, celebrating Dun Laoghaire’s maritime heritage on Dublin Bay with various events including Maritime Movies on the Green, Coastival Nights with live music and comedy, boat cruises, and free sailing, kayaking and paddle boarding.

Events include:

  • Maritime movies on the green,
  • Live music, including KILA, Jerry Fish, Mack Fleetwood and much more,
  • Comedy club with Dave McSavage and Dublin Improv,
  • Boat cruises and boat trips,
  • Family fun day at the DLR LexIcon Library,
  • Free sailing, kayaking and paddleboarding,
  • Summer of heritage events and much more!