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A Table Quiz is to be held at 8.00 pm on Thursday 11 November, at the Kingston Hotel, Dun Laoghaire in aid of the Maritime Museum Development Fund. Join in the fun with quiz master Seamus O'Connor. Entrance fees for teams of four is €10.00 each or €40 per table.

The Maritime Institute of Ireland (M.I.I.) has a maritime museum and library housed in the former Mariners Church, Haigh Terrace, Dun Laoghaire. For several years the premises has been undergoing extensive renovation work. It is hoped to re-open in Easter 2011. For information on the M.I.I. logon to www.mariner.ie

Published in Boating Fixtures

About the Class 40

The Class40 is a kind of monohull sailboat primarily used for short-handed offshore and coastal racing. It is dedicated to offshore racing and has been around since 2004, serving as an intermediate oceanic boat between the Mini 650 (6.50m) and the 60-foot IMOCA (18.24m). The boat is strictly regulated, with a maximum length of 12.19 m. These boats are designed to sail in all weather conditions, and their performance has recently improved significantly. It is not uncommon to reach speeds of up to 26 knots (according to GPS), and planing up to 15 knots is normal.