The Irish Cruiser Racing Association (ICRA) has provided more details of its 2024 conference, which will be hosted by the Royal Irish Yacht Club on Saturday 10 February.
This year’s keynote speaker will be Jason Smithwick, director of the RORC rating office who will discuss the ongoing works being undertaken by RORC to enhance the IRC handicap rating system.
Also speaking will be Cian McCarthy and Sam Hunt of Kinsale, on the highs and lows of travelling to the other side of the world to compete in the double-handed class in the recent Sydney-Hobart Race.
These special guests are in addition to updates from the hosts of the major events planned for the 2024 season, not to mention the Sailors Forum — where you will have your chance to discuss and debate the big issues in our sport.
The conference starts 10:30am and will close at lunchtime. Register via the ICRA website to attend in person or remotely via Zoom.
All members are also invited to attend the ICRA AGM which immediately follows the conference.
The AGM will include a vote for a new Executive Committee, and any cruiser racer boat owner, or boat owners’ representative, can apply to become a member. Please note that two other cruiser racer boat owners are required to nominate you; get in touch with [email protected] with any queries about the process.