Waterford Harbour Sailing Club located in Dunmore EastTake a look at the smiles on our video roll of Optimist sailors, mostly under 10, enjoying freestyle sailing. Using club boats and their own boats with casual instruction from volunteer parents on Saturday mornings in September. What a great way to finish the season and introduce young ones to the fun of sailing.
Please be advised that the boat park is no longer available to WHSC from October 1st.
All boats do have to be removed as soon as possible.
Take note also there will be another storm tonight and that it is highly recommended
To remove your boat to a safer place. 2 boats were already damage due to the last storm and we would
not like to see more boats in this situation
Reminder ye lily-livered scurvy dogs.
If ye want a place text gentleman o’fortune Ian Doolin on 086-8136193.
There’s a black spot if ye don’t come.
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.
The weekend of September 22 & 23 sees the return of Dunmore East Regatta & Festival
During this festival there will be food stalls , demonstrations in fish preparation, fishing trips, music and much more
A highlight on Sunday will be the Raft Race.
These are the rules:
No boat sails to be used
No boats / boat parts to be used
Only Barrels – timbers – rope tarpaulins Sheets etc to be used
4 men to sail on the Raft.
The Race-
From the slip to the second Green Navigation mark and Back
Prize for Fastest time to marker and back
Prize for most Original Raft
Put your team together to build and sail your raft; does not necessarily have to be the same people
There will be supplies of timbers and barrels ; bring your own rope and securing material
Building From 09.00 hours Sunday 23
First Raft to be launched 15.00 hours
Limited spaces available book your space on
info@whsc.ie
SONY DSCPlease mention : Name, contact number and organization you are representing
Avast ye lily-livered scurvy dogs.
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.
There’s a black spot if ye don’t come.
Like last year our season is extending well into September
3 groups of sailors went onto the water to enjoy all that WHSC has to offer
It started early with 17 young sailors in Optimists who are at the beginning of their career.
This group has been taken under the wings by Ben O’Sullivan as leader and a lot of detail had been covered
In his ‘first’ as looking after a large group.
The group was supported by 16 parents all helping with rescue, launching , registration and instruction. Well done Ben !
Then our development squad went on the water with Dave Marsden, they are the sailors with some more experience and Dave is teaching them to improve on the Water in sailing and racing skills.
At 15.00 all other sailors went on the water and again Dave look after the course and the results. A Beautiful day in Dunmore
and many ended up in our club house well run by Sean for some refreshment’s after their time on the water.
Thanks for all your Help !
Our function room is now in use for after school care
We are delighted to see the room used for the afternoons during school terms
For more information on the services provided you can contact Charlene L’Estrange
Phone 087-4630017.
It is this time unfortunately again when we need to consider
when to take to boat out of the water again for storage.
There is a crane organized for tomorrow 1/9 starting at 09.00 hours
Next crane lift probably Saturday 8/9
Contact Shane to be placed on the list for the crane phone 086-8245430
Shane Statham also offer competitive rates for Storage for boats… give him a call
September ‘Water Time’ for Optimist Saillors – STARTS THIS SATURDAY!
WE won’t let the summer end ! The fabulous summer ‘Water Time’ series is being extended. The series is aimed at Optimist sailors from ‘Cool Cadets’, ISA Level 1 courses and for those with equivalent competence. Format is fun sailing (not racing) for up to 2 hours on the water.
Contact Ben at benosullivan – at – gmail .com or by phone now to book your place.
· 4 Saturday sessions, September 1st to 22nd inclusive. Launch at 11am.
· Postponement to Sunday in lieu of poor weather is possible.
· Open to members and associate members.
· Cost €40 . Club boats available to rent €20 for 4 sessions.
· Basic lunch provided to sailors after each session .
· Award ceremony after final session.
Limited places. Please confirm if you want a place (and boat) by child ‘s name immediately.
Get your glad rags on and join us this Saturday 18th evening from 8.30pm for a 70’s, 80’s and 90’s party night.
From Aretha to Stevie Wonder – From Bowie to The Stones – From Bon Jovi to Michael Jackson.
We will have a kid friendly movie playing downstairs with nominal charge for a babysitter (Minimum age 6y, parents must stay on premises)
