#isora – Offshore commodore Peter Ryan will accept entries right up until the pre-race briefing for tonight's popular 40 mile offshore race from Dun Laoghaire.
Making much of the fact that no ISORA offshore race has been cancelled this year (when – in stark contrast – the inshore Dublin Bay season has had a record number of cancellations), Ryan is keen to attract as many new boats as possible to try out some offshore sailing convenient to Dun Laoghaire.
"The safety requirements is only Category 3 for this race so it is a great opportunity for many 'Bay Racers' to broaden their horizons! he told Afloat.
Tonight's suggested course based on the weather forecast this morning is published above. The course is 40 miles long and should give a beat to the finish. The course will take the fleet around the Codling Bank who are advised that that low water is 00.24 tonight but fortunately there are neap tides.
The briefing will be at 18.45 at Dun Laoghaire marina.