CH Marine Continue Support for Irish Laser Association

29th September 2019

Dave Quinn

At the official announcement of CH Marine continued sponsorship of the Irish Laser Association were (from left) Ed Rice, event coordinator, Nick Bendon of CH Marine and class treasurer, Nick Walsh

At the recent Dinghy Fest Regatta at Royal Cork Yacht Club (RCYC) earlier this month, leading Irish Chandlery CH Marine announced its continued support for the Irish Laser Association (ILA).

The ILA currently has over two hundred active members ranging in age from early teens to masters sailors in their eighties.

CH Marine are the official Laser supplier in Ireland and stock everything for lasers and all marine equipment in shops throughout Ireland. Nick Bendon of CH Marine said he was delighted to continue sponsoring the Irish laser association.

At the Cork Harbour announcement, Chairman of the ILA, Aidan Staunton thanked CH Marine for the assistance as the funding helps support regional championships (six in total) and coaching at a grassroots level.

Champion sailor and Class treasurer Nick Walsh also welcomed the continued association between the laser class and CH Marine and thanked Nick Bendon for supporting the class at local national and international level.

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David is a keen Laser sailor, having previously sailed an SB20 and a number of IRC Cruiser Racers.

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