News

"LDYC hosted the 2019 Webb Regatta for Shannon One Designs and Squibs over the weekend of June 1-2. A rigging and tuning session for SODs was run by reigning LDYC Champion Frank Guy on Saturday morning, which was warmly received by sailors. Two Windward Leeward races opened the Regatta. After lunch a further four races were run by the O’Driscoll Family in 10 knots of Southerly breeze within Dromineer Bay. Traditional post racing tea and scones were demolished by hungry sailors ahead of the BBQ. Sunday’s forecast of winds in excess of 30 knots arrived, resulting in sailing being cancelled followed by an early prize giving. Sailor enthusiasm finished strong ahead of the next LDYC Regatta for SODs, the Goose Island Regatta."

Saturday 8^thJune:

GSC are hosting our Visitors’ Cup race on Saturday, 8^thof June. This will be followed by a BBQ in Larkin’s beer garden from about 4.00pm. Race fees and any donations collected will go straight to the RNLI.

Sunday 9^thJune:

On Sunday we intend to hold a fun “white sail” race and would like to include anyone in the local community who would like to try going out on a sailing cruiser. Skippers will be glad to take anyone interested out in their boats. Life jackets will be provided. We will be assembling for a briefing beside the slipway in Garry at 12.00 noon. A modest donation to the RNLI for this race will be appreciated.

Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May 1000-1630 each day. Introduction to sailing and to LDYC for adults (both members and non members). For more details or to book a place please email your details to officeLDYC@gmail.com

sailing for juniors on Sunday 12th May 1100-1400. Forecast looking good, warmer temperatures and light southerly/ south south easterlies

Squibs are racing on Friday 10th May, start time 1815. Bring you own BBQ for after sailing!

Book Club meeting at 1000, coffee morning from 1100 on Friday 10th May 2019.

Junior sailing Sunday 5th May from 100 to 1400. Weather looking cool, light winds, hopefully a little sunshine also!

wine and cheese reception from 1915 to 2030 on Friday 3rd May, bar will be open from 2030 and bring your own BBQ

A presentation of the FISH STOCK study that was carried out on the Shannon will be held on 24th April in Bron on the Hill, Ballina at 8pm. (Portroe road near petrol station)

The book for April is 'Skin Deep' by Liz Nugent. Next meeting is Friday 10th of May 2019 at 1000