Join Irish Sailing for an evening of celebration at the Volvo Irish Sailing Awards, taking place on Friday 8 February at the RDS, Dublin when the country’s finest sailors are recognised for their achievements.
There are also awards for Training Centre, Senior Instructor, Inclusion, Sustainability and Youth Sailor.
Sailor of the Year
Taken from the Afloat.ie Sailors of the Month list which you can find here. You can also cast a vote for your sailor of the year in an online poll on the right-hand column.
Irish Sailing Youth Sailor of the Year - Shortlist
This award is given to a young sailor under the age of 18 who has achieved an excellent performance representing Ireland internationally.
- Nell Staunton
- Tom Higgins
- Rian Geraghty-McDonnell
Irish Sailing Training Centre of the Year - Shortlist
Given in recognition of outstanding services to training.
- Western Region winner: Lough Swilly Yacht Club
- Southern Region winner: Kinsale Outdoor Education Centre
- Eastern Region winner: Bray Sailing Club
Irish Sailing Senior Instructor of the Year - Shortlist
The Volvo Irish Sailing Senior Instructor of the Year is given in recognition of exceptional instructor management abilities and skills
- Western Region winner: Andrew Moran, Mayo Sailing Club
- Southern Region winner: Ellen O’Regan, Fastnet Marine & Outdoor Education Centre
- Eastern Region winner: Alex Pocock, Blessington Sailing Club
There are limited tickets available – to register please email [email protected] and you can check out our website page for updates, photos and videos here