#SAILING – An Irish sailing conference has undergone a revamp to boost the sport in Ireland ahead of a season billed as one of the biggest in years.
Irish footwear manufacturer Dubarry of Ireland are on board as sponsors for the one day event on March 3 that includes a number of presentations including one from tourism body Failte Ireland on a long overdue marine leisure strategy for Ireland.
As well as seminars and workshops the Olympic team manager James O'Callaghan will give an Olympic update as three boats (and possibly two more) prepare for the Weymouth regatta in July.
The conference will also deal with the findings of a review of the annual All Ireland sailing championships.
The ISA conference takes place on March 3 in the Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.
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The Irish Sailing Association (ISA) is delighted to announce its partnership with Dubarry of Ireland for the ISA Dubarry 6th Annual National Conference. The event will take place on the 3rd of March in the Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin to launch what will be one of the most exciting years for watersports in Ireland with so many major international events being hosted in Ireland as well as the participation of the Irish Olympic Sailing team in London 2012.
Dubarry of Ireland Marketing Director, Michael Walsh remarked "2012 is the celebration of Dubarry's 75th year in business, having been established in 1937 in County Galway. Dubarry have had a very long association with sailing in Ireland down the years and we are delighted to sponsor this ISA National Conference in a year that is very special for us. We also have the Volvo Ocean Race coming to Galway with a strong on board Dubarry product presence on both Telefonica and Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing".
The ISA Conference has undergone a revamp for 2012. With many high profile events coming to Irish shores this year it is important for the ISA to provide a platform from which to increase awareness of sailing which in turn will drive incremental participation in the sport.
The one day conference, which will be facilitated by RTE broadcaster Fergal Keane, will host seminars and workshops across a range of interesting topics including the latest training and racing topics, raising money, running successful events and media management delivered by guest speakers.
Among the many seminars, Failte Ireland will be presenting their Marine Leisure Marketing Strategy for 2012 as well as detailing how international events benefit Ireland's tourism industry. Learn more about the international events Ireland will be hosting including the ISAF Youth Worlds, Cork Week, Round Ireland, the Volvo Ocean Race and many more.
With three ISA Olympic Teams having already qualified for London 2012, the ISA High Performance Manager James O'Callaghan will be delivering an Olympic Update as we follow the athletes as they prepare for the pinnacle of four years of training.
ISA Chief Executive Harry Hermon states "We are delighted to welcome Dubarry on board as title sponsors of the ISA Annual Conference and wish them continued success during their 75th year in business. The ISA Dubarry 6th Annual National Conference is free for all ISA members and we are looking forward to a strong attendance at this year's event so we can pull all resources together to drive the sport forward".
