A presentation of Certificates to our youngest 5-8 year olds
DALE MORRIS MEMORIAL TROPHY
All two-handed sailors (under 16) are welcome to participate in the Dale Morris Perpetual Trophy. Starting at Stoney Cove, one sailor swims to the boat at Goosey. Both sail to the first mark and perform a ‘man overboard’, then sail to the second mark and perform a capsize. First boat (on handicap) across the finish line wins!
HARRIS ‘PARENT AND CHILD’ TROPHY
Optimist sailors grab your parents for the Parent and Child Race! Starting at the slip, parents sail the oppi round the mark and back to the slip before handing over to their partner. The child will sail the same course with the winning boat first to finish at the slip.
Sign Up on the notice board for both races if interested!P
We are re-instating movie nights for kids every Tuesday during the summer season beginning tonight, 7pm, Free ! Member’s guests welcome. Come on down!
Volunteers required as always to provide movie content on a laptop, set-up the equipment and room, serve (and hoover) popcorn, serve refreshments etc. Contact Bar Manager Dermot.
150 school children from 5 local schools took the opportunity to sail in WHSC on our “Schools Sailing” program. This was possible due a massive contribution from The WHSC Apprentices (eat your heart out LordSugar}
Recruited but never press-ganged from our Optimist and Topper fleets, they -no complaints- were present at the club each morning at 9am on school holidays ! We can learn a lot from their example and the future of the club is bright indeed!
The 2019 Apprentices: Eoin Bailey, Max Passberger, David Kelliher, Eoin O’Gradaigh, Laura Bolton, Joe Landers, Sinead O’Reilly, Meabh O’Gradaigh, Cian O’Reilly, Isabelle Passberger, Grace Kelliher and Matthew Quinlan.
:Some tasks undertaken
Sorted and fitted our stock of club wet-suits and buoyancy aids including many donations from the recent club jumble sale !
Launched boats and nurtured the school kids’ confidence to go out on some of the more challenging days
Painted our spanking new Notice Board first used last week at Topper Training Day and Southern Championships
Cleverly recycled an old menu board into a a badly needed new Tally Board for up to 82 competitors, also used at the Topper events.
Want to start your little ones sailing? SeaLegs July begins on Saturday July 6th. Some places remain for members and non-members. Contact Tara McGee today
Fun Activities
We accept children from age 5+ and introduce them to the shore-side, dinghies (Optimist) , RIBS and occasionally yachts too in a fun and safe environment. They will learn water safety, boating terms, a little sailing and begin to form their first club friendships that may last a lifetime !
The Details…
4 Saturdays July 6th, 13th 27th and August 3rd , 9-11am.
Wetsuit, buoyancy aid required.
Open to WHSC Members and non-members.
Cost €40 for members. €80 for non-members, payable in advance.
All on-the-water sessions subject to weather. Occasionally indoors No refunds available for outright cancellations.
Participants in June Sealegs may re-apply but will be placed on a waiting list until first time applicants are booked in.
Course bookings are open now. Contact Tara McGee on (0h-eight-six) 851 9068 or email whscdinghies@gmail.com
Did you know ?
[ Did you know that all confirmed social, sailing, training, committee and 3rd party events are posted on the club calendar ? Plan your own activities by viewing here. ]
Want to start your little ones sailing? Read on and book early . Places really are limited and some are available for non-members too.
Fun Activities
We accept children from age 5+ and introduce them to the shoreside, dinghies (Optimist) , RIBS and occasionally yachts too in a fun and safe environment. They will learn water safety, boating terms, a little sailing and begin to form their first club friendships that may last a lifetime !
The Details…
4 Saturdays July 6th, 13th 27th and August 3rd , 9-11am.
Wetsuit, buoyancy aid required.
Open to WHSC Members and non-members.
Cost €40 for members. €80 for non-members, payable in advance.
All on-the-water sessions subject to weather. No refunds available for cancellations.
Participants in June Sealegs may re-apply but will be placed on a waiting list until first time applicants are booked in.
Course bookings are open now. Contact Tara McGee on (0h-eight-six) 851 9068 or email whscdinghies@gmail.com
Did you know ?
[ Did you know that all confirmed social, sailing, training, committee and 3rd party events are posted on the club calendar ? Plan your own activities by viewing here. ]
Recall casual, supervised dinghy sailing from July, August and September last year? We called it “Water Time”. Well, it’s back but from June 9th this year!
What is it ? Member-driven, supervised sailing for all dinghies, aimed at families and sailors all levels on Sunday mornings on private boats or club rental boats.
When ? Sundays from June 9th excluding June 23rd and July 21st.
What Time ? Start rigging etc at 9:30 for 10:30 launch. Sail until 11:30.
Cost? Free
Rental boats: 3 Wayfarers, 1 Omega , 2 Toppers are available for rent at €20. 15 Optimists are available for €10. Damage Waiver Form is mandatory. Please print, complete and bring along.
Volunteer please! Weekly leaders,private RIBS, , club RIB drivers, instructors who want to gain experience with the Optimist fleet.
Book: Join “Water Time” WhatsApp Group by sending a request to Ben O’Sullivan 087 6866905 or whscdinghies@gmail.com
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.
Four coaching sessions are offered on Saturday mornings during June for Optimist and Topper sailors. Objectives include (1) improved sailing skills and fun on the water and (2) preparation of sailors interested in participating at upcoming events such as:
Topper Ireland Training Day, Dunmore East, June 21st
Topper Southern Championships, Dunmore East, June 22nd-23rd
Optimist Leinster Championships, Malahide, June 15th-16th
Optimist Munster Championships, Dunmore East, July 20th-21st
Considering safety and tuition quality purposes to limit places as follows:
Topper sailors who are qualified to minimum ISA level 3 or ISA level 2 with sailing experience and / or racing experience.
Competent Optimist sailors who are qualified to minimum Club ‘Cool Cadets’ or ISA level 1 with open sailing experience.
What: 1 – 2 hours on the water, 1 hour brief / debrief, boat storage
When: 10am – 2pm, June 1st,8th,15th & 29th
Cost: €80 payable in advance for members and associate members
Volunteer: RIB drivers and on-the -water video operators required
Notes: (1) Places are limited by coach and safety boat driver availability therefore first (qualified) come, first served. (2) Places will only confirmed by upfront payment in advance of starting date.
Did you know ?
[ Did you know that all confirmed social, sailing, training, committee and 3rd party events are posted on the club calendar ? Plan your own activities by viewing here. ]
