Let’s give a warm Dunmore East welcome to our visitors this weekend, come and join us for the party.
The SCORA Cork to Dunmore East race has over 20 Boats participating from Kinsale, Crosshaven, Cobh and Dunmore .
Sat June 1st
Arriving from Lunchtime
Bar snacks available from 1pm to 5pm
BBQ for all from 5.30pm to 8.30pm .. Steak, Chicken Burgers and large variety of salads from €12 (vegetarian options available) Desserts from €5 !!!
Live entertainment from 9pm until late Ferry service will be available 6pm until 1am.
Prize giving @ 9pm . Prizes kindly sponsored by O Briens Wines .
Sunday June 2nd
Famous Waterford Breakfast Blaas available from 9am to 11.30am. Teas Coffees etc
The first thing to do is when you login is check all your information is correct and fix inaccuracies yourself. We also encourage you to upload a profile photo so other members can identify you.
Not all boats & berths have been added. If your boat does not exist please add it yourself.
Note that you have sharing preferences for some data on your personal profile (example phone number). Sharing is by default ‘private’, change this to ‘members’ if you want it listed in the members directory (which can be accessed by members only).
Please note that this is a new system and we are aware some data is not yet added or checked on all accounts. If something is inaccurate or you’re unable to update information which needs to be corrected please email the membership secretary (but be patient, there is a lot to process!)
GoCardless / Direct Debit
Please set up your Bank details by following the link to GoCardless.
IMPORTANT: This is NOT setting up a direct debit recurring payment on your Bank account. Setting up GoCardless is a pre-cursor to allowing the club take paperless payments (for membership, courses etc..) in the future. You still have to initiate any payment.
For your convenience you can choose to enable/disable automatic payments of future invoices from WHSC. Even with automated payments rest assured you will still have to initiate renewals and purchases manually online before an invoice is generated. Any debits will also receive email notification prior to any financial transactions.
We thank you for your support in moving the club to paperless payments. This is one of the main benefits for the club, current processing & reconciliation is a huge burden for volunteers.
Dunmore Harbour Festival 2019 Will take place on Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th of May
Following the Festival launch at 11am on Saturday 18th WHSC are delighted to welcome the Norwegian Ambassador & friends.
Members and the public are invited to join us for some fun at Waterford Harbour Sailing Club (WHSC) with Power Boat trips around the bay for only €5 per person from 11am to 3pm every half hour each day. WHSC function rooms will also be open to host a series of talks based around health, wellness, history & more!
Important members notice: Access to boat sheds must be kept clear Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th of May.
Other events taking place around Dunmore East during the festival
Many of you are already aware of the first ever Cork to Dunmore East race….. Yes, we are on the South Coast Offshore Racing Association (Scora) agenda.
It is anticipated there will be 20+ Cork boats racing and we hope that as many as possible from WHSC will join the race.
Places are still available. Contact Nicholas Walsh at walshnich@gmail.com or 086 256 9636
A course for anyone who owns a fixed or handheld marine VHF radio. A radio is an important piece of safety equipment on board and it is vital to understand the correct procedures. The Short Range Certificate is the minimum qualification required by law to control the operation of VHF and VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC) equipment. Find all details here
A course for anyone who owns a fixed or handheld marine VHF radio. A radio is an important piece of safety equipment on board and it is vital to understand the correct procedures. The Short Range Certificate is the minimum qualification required by law to control the operation of VHF and VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC) equipment.
The aim of the course, is to provide trainees understanding (practical and theoretical) of VHF communication at sea. The course includes training, preparation and examination for VHF radio license, required by the Irish Government.
All skippers and power-boat/rescue-boat skippers must be licensed radio-operators. Crews on yachts and rescue craft are encouraged to learn and become licensed operators also. A VHF license is highly recommended pre-requisite for ISA ‘Safety Boat’ candidates.
Successful attainment of a licence and associated personal identity radio codes from the Department will allow the holder to fully benefit from DSC emergency functions of his / her modern VHF radio or EPIRB in sending pre-defined digital distress messages.
Dates: Course requires 1 evening and 1 full day of training and is offered as follows:
Friday 29/03/2019 18:30 – 21:30
Saturday 30/03/2019 09:30 – 17:30 ( incl. exam)
Additional courses may be scheduled subject to demand.
Venue: WHSC Club house.
Equipment: VHF handsets are provided but if you have your own set please bring it along.
Cost: 220 EUR/per person (incl. tuition, oral and written examination, Irish Government VHF License and DSC codes)
Confirmation: if you are interested in the course, please contact Nicholas Walsh at walshnich@gmail.com or 086 256 9636. Note fees will be collected in advance of the course.
There is an opportunity this year for young sailors age 17-25 years to form their own team on one of WHSC’s Cruisers.
Yacht “Seven Whistlers” will be going back in the water well prepared and is hoping to develop with “in house” coaches and external coaches a new generation of cruiser sailors.
You will be tasked with all the aspects of cruiser sailing on the boat in such a way that you will feel confident that you can sail and race a cruiser at the end of the season.
Aspects that will be coached:
Boat preparation
Start strategy
First to windward marker
Sail trim
Teamwork
At the end of the season we will be able to give the oldies a lesson in sailing .
What is required from you:
Availability to practice on Saturdays in May 14.00-17.00 hours
Availability for sailing frequently on Thursday – Sunday afternoons
Be a reliable part of the team
Membership for 2019 of Waterford Harbour Sailing club
Previous sailing experience would be great but not a pre-requisite.
To apply send e-mail with your experience and why you think you would be a good crew member for this season to
It’s time for New Years resolutions or refreshing old ones! Consider adding a great life skill – Powerboating – in 2019 and the club will endeavor to facilitate supervised hours of driving experience after graduation ! Places have been filling up fast so read on and sign up today to avoid disappointment.
WHSC have partnered with South Coast Sailing to offer Power Boat training in Dunmore East this spring. Courses will result in award of up to the
ISA ‘ National Powerboat’ Certificate’ . Places are limited so please survey course availability and complete your booking here
Subject to demand, ISA ‘ Safety Boat’ course may also be offered.
For more info on either offerings or to express your interest in the ‘Safety Boat’ course contact details for Gary Curran – 086 2623727 or or info@southcoastsailing.net
Mark your ships log for Smugglers Cove pirate party Saturday 29th of September, we be havin’ a bash for all club scallywags.. Buckaneers, Landlubbers and Sprogs welcome.
Put on your finest pirate attire matey (dress-up if ye dare).
Ye old shin-dig will start at 19:00 sharp.
Sit-down for grub from the lass Paula Prendiville with a fine choice of chicken or beef on the menu. **Special kids menu**.
Movie to follow for all sprogs.
€10 kids, €15 Adults.
If ye want a place text gentleman o’fortune Ian Doolin on 086-8136193.
