Waterford Harbour Sailing Club 
2012 Irish 470 Olympian Scott Flannigan
April 8th, 2013 By admin
As part of the Go Racing 2 course we will have Scott Flannigan the 2012 470 Olympian coaching for one week in Dunmore East.
The dates for this course have been changed and will now run over a three week period starting on the 22/7 ending on 9/8. (course will still be 10 days in total)
This will allow us to join with the Kites & wires 2 for inter club Team racing.
If you are interested in either course the numbers are limited, so please submit you application as soon as possible. Email: whscjo@gmail.com
Many Thanks Julie Finnegan.
Important Notice Re: Summer Sailing Course
March 28th, 2013 By admin
Due to the lack of interest in the Adventure Course, we are now planning to run just one course during the summer.
The course dates are Monday 15/7 to Friday 20/8. (3 weeks)
This year our instructor Michelle will be taking the group on an overnight stay to a nearby beach, where the sailors will camp for the night. If you are interested in taking this course the numbers are now limited. Please put your application in as ASAP.
Many Thanks Julie Finnegan.
Sailing Clinic over May Bank Holiday
March 28th, 2013 By admin
Photo from the Easter Sailing Clinic
Great 3 Day clinic in Dunmore East. Sailors had a great time in the Optimists and Toppers despite the cold Weather.
Hope to have a similar clinic over the May Bank Holiday.
Don’t miss this great opportunity to get those boats out and check that they are in working order for the Summer.
If you are interested in enrolling your Son/Daughter please e-mail me on jrfinne@eircom.net giving name/age/level.
Junior Sailing Courses & Coaching Clinics
March 13th, 2013 By admin
The April 1st deadline is fast approaching for the Junior Sailing Courses. Enrollment forms can be found here.
Courses are run in July/August. Exact dates can be found at the link above.
Coaching Clinics
Hi Julie here, this year I have volunteered to be the Junior Organiser for W.H.S.C..
In addition to running the summer sailing courses, which have been a huge success over the past years, I would also like to provide more sailing opportunities for our young sailors throughout the year. As such I am planning to start by offering a three day Clinic over the Easter break which is available to all levels.
The clinic will take place on Mon 25th/Tue 26th & Wed 27th March.
Optimists – Sailing in the morning from 10am to 12noon, followed by lunch (provided by club), finishing with practicial, boat rigging and fine tuning from 1pm to 2pm.
Cost will be €50 for the three days including lunch.
Laser/Topper – Same as Optimist with additional sailing in the afternoon finishing at 4pm.
Cost will be €75 for the three days including lunch.
If you are interested in enrolling your Son/Daughter please e-mail me on jrfinne@eircom.net giving name/age/level.
We are aimimg to put together an optimist sailing team to compete in the Crosbie Cup (July 13th/14th) in Sutton DC.
We would also hope to sent a group of Laser sailors to the Munsters in Baltimore (30th/31st March) or The Youth Nationals in Lough Derg (4th – 7th March).
Many Thanks
Julie Finnegan
Junior Organiser W.H.S.C.
Looking for Tall Ships Sailors!
March 12th, 2013 By admin
At Sea Sail Training have a great opportunity for young sailors…
This is the EU exchange aboard the Astrid, which will sail via Kinsale to Cherbourg.
We are looking for Irish youths in particular to join us. Some of the key points of the voyage itself:
Astrid – Gathering at Sea
- 14th July – 28th July 2013: 14 days
- Route: Southampton (UK) – via Kinsale (IE) – to Cherbourg (FR)
- The Astrid, is the smallest Tall Ship in the Dutch fleet at 41.65 meters in length. A professional five-man crew will provide all the necessary guidance and assistance.
- Open to participants from England – Ireland – the Netherlands – France
- Normal price : 1295,-,- (All prices include accommodation and all meals on board)
- Sponsored price: 925,-
For more information go to http://www.atseasailtraining.com
St. Patricks Day Sail & Run
March 11th, 2013 By admin
Members, let’s get the new season started.
Come along on March 17th for the annual St Patrick’s Day Sail & Run.
- First Gun: 14.30 (Launching from 14.00)
- Entry: €10. (Entry includes a bowl of hot casserole after the race)
- Bar open from 13.00 with hot food served all day
See you there!
Wanted: Clubhouse Chef/Manager
February 27th, 2013 By admin
WHSC Invite applications for
CLUBHOUSE
CHEF/MANAGER
This position is fulltime for June/July/August.
Apply in writing, with experience to,
The House Officer, WHSC,Dunmore East, Co.Waterford.
Or email application to whschouse@gmail.com
CLOSING DATE: SUNDAY MARCH 31st.
Instructor Application Deadline February 28th
February 20th, 2013 By admin
If you’re interested in becoming an instructor in WHSC for the 2013 season. Please download the application form and return it to the address stated inside.
The closing date for applications is February 28th!
Topper Training This Weekend
February 11th, 2013 By admin
Hi To All Junior Topper Sailors,
We have our first open Topper coaching for 2013 set up for Friday the 15th to Sunday 17th of February in the National Yacht Club in Dun Laoghaire.
This coaching weekend again is open to all Topper sailors and is a great chance for club sailors to get a full weekend of coaching with top coaches.
Sailors attending need to have their boats rigged for 10.00 a.m. They don’t have to be changed into their sailing gear but they do need to be ready for briefing at 10 a.m. sharp
Please bring your own lunch. Can you also bring running gear as you might be brought for a run on the pier.
The intended finish time will be around 4.45 pm on the 3 days. The cost for the weekend is €60. Any sailor who can only do 1 day the cost is €25 or 2 days €50. Any Sailors interested can they please contact me by email in case we need to call off the coaching due to the weather or any unforeseen circumstances.
Welcome New Harbourmaster
January 31st, 2013 By admin
WHSC is delighted to welcome new harbourmaster Harry McLoughlin to Dunmore East. We look forward to working with Harry and wish him good luck in his new role.
Originally from Howth, Harry pursued a career in the fishing industry, spending 17 years on board the 24 meter M.F.V Shelmalier, 10 of which were as skipper.
He married Edwina in 2004 and made a career change to the marine leisure industry. He was appointed the position of supervisor at Dunlaoghaire marina, and later took the role of senior supervisor.
Harry can be contacted by phone: 0877931705 Or email: Harold.McLoughlin@agriculture.gov.ie
Any private mooring holders have been asked to make contact with Harry.