Waterford Harbour Sailing Club
Dear members and friends,
Waterford Harbour Sailing Club was established in 1934 to provide racing for the boat owners of the day in an organised fashion and to provide an atmosphere of friendly competition which is still our aim to this day. W.H.S.C. is a family orientated club, providing sailing and social activities for all the family young and old. We run a very successful I.S.A. approved sailing course for children during the months of July and August and regular racing for both dinghys and cruisers from May to September.
Wishing all our members and friends a good season on the water and good friendship in the Bar,
From your Commodore and Committee — Andrew Torrie.
WHSC Golf Classic Sponsored by 3
September 7th, 2010 By Rob Landers
Tramore Golf Club
Thurs 30th September
WHSC, in conjunction with Tramore Golf Club, will be hosting a Golf Classic to raise funds for the year ahead on Thursday 30th of September.
The Golf Classic will take place on the newly re-opened Old Course at Tramore Golf Club. It will take the form of a shotgun start with two tee offs (9am and 1pm).
The cost of entering a team in this event will be €160 per team of four and this price will include a meal for each player on completion of your round.
Fantastic prizes, sponsored by 3 Ireland are on offer and the prize giving will take place at 6pm
If you are unable to enter a team, you also have the opportunity to sponsor a Tee Box or Green for €75.
Funds generated from this event will go directly towards supporting sailing in the club for the 2011 season.
We would be very grateful for your support of this event and hope you can join us for what promises to be a great day out!
Please contact Susannah on 083-3000002 at 3 or Tramore Golf club at 051-386170 to book your team.
August League Comes to an End
August 31st, 2010 By Ciaran McGrath
The crew of Orient Express receive the first place trophy in class 1
The August points league has come to an end in a close finish for the top spots. The winner was decided in the final races on Sunday the 29th. Frank O’Regan and crew on Orient Express took first place after an ongoing battle with Shane, Trudi, and crew on Slack Alice.
MJ & Roisin Walsh receive the first place trophy in the whitesails class
The whitesails fleet also saw some action although a disappointing day for Rene Wubben and his crew on Seven Whistler meant that MJ & Roisin Walsh had a cruise to the finish and first place.
Thanks go to McConnells Toyota, and Emerald Cargo for sponsoring the prizes. Full results can be seen here
Keneally Cup goes to Slack Alice
August 31st, 2010 By Ciaran McGrath
Shane & Trudi Receive the Keneally Cup
On Sunday August 29th the Keneally cup was contested over two races in tricky conditions. A strong breeze kept crews on their toes and even got the better of a few with more than one broach along the way. Skippers were kept busy too as the wind shifted direction quite a bit during the race.
In the tradition of the cup and in keeping with the wishes of its sponsor, there were two races back to back run under the ECHO handicap system.
But it was Shane Statham, Trudi O’Leary & the crew of Slack Alice who took the prize. Well done to all on board.
Congratulations Graham
August 31st, 2010 By Ciaran McGrath
Congratulations to Graham Curran, winner of the first Statham Youth Cruiser Trophy.
The trophy, which will be awarded each year is a recognition of the efforts of the younger members of our club within the cruiser fleet.
This year has seen great effort and enthusiasm from the younger crew and we hope it will continue to grow.
Well done to Graham, and all those who were nominated.
October River Leauge & Al O’Connor Memorial Trophy
August 30th, 2010 By Ciaran McGrath
On Sunday October 3rd, the Waterford Motorboat & Yacht Club will run the Al O’Connor Memorial trophy race. This will be a single race on the estuary, one class, ECHO handicap will apply.
Race briefing will be on board the Betty Breen on the city marina at 10:00am the morning of the race. Entry fee is €20 per boat.
The following Sunday October 10th is the start of the Waterford Motorboat & Yacht Club October league. Running for 5 races, 2 classes, running the ECHO handicap system. Entry fee €90 per boat, and a reduced mooring fee of €70 on the city marina for the duration of the league.
If you wish to participate in either event, contact Clive Kemp on 051382767
