Newsletter
August 07
Sailing In
We boarded the La Peniche barge on
July 4 to sample the cuisine and slower pace of life on the
Thanks to Martina for organizing.
Dun Laoghaire Regatta
Ruffin'It competed in the Ruffian one design
class in the recent regatta. Unfortunately the boat had to retire with an
equipment failure on Saturday. Here's a report from our onboard correspondent
Chris…
On the 14th July, at 9.30 A.M.,myself, Bronagh,Richard,
Ann and Bernd met at the container. Ann was the captain. We proceeded over to
the DMYC where we were left out to the Ruffian on a rib. We prepared the boat
in the usual way, getting the main sail and number 1 jib for hoisting. As
soon as the sheets were sorted, the main sail was hoisted and we then left
the mooring on motor. As soon as we reached the mouth of the harbour, the motor was turned off and the jib
hoisted. The wind was good - an ideal day for sailing. We made our way
towards the committee boat for the South Bull Course and were there in
time.
We waited with other similar boats and commenced
the race when the signal was given at 11.00 A.M. We began to race and
were doing quite well. Bronagh was at the helm. Richard
controlled the main sail. Myself and Bernd controlled
the jib. Throughout the race we overtook two boats to finish third from the end
of the first race. The crew was settling in and coordinating activities
very well. As we were over the finish line, suddenly, the jib took off in
the wind. It was only held to the boat by the two jib sheets. The fitting which
held it to the bow of the boat had broken away from the main frame and was
suspended in air with the jib. After much effort, we pulled the jib and
fittings in. We kept control of the boat.
A crew member in a passing Ruffian told us to urgently
attach the spinnaker halyard to the bow of the boat as an emergency forestay to
prevent the mast from collapsing. This we did. We tidied the jib as best
as we could ensuring that the bow fitting was secure
below deck. We abandoned the racing and headed back to the mooring. On route,
we had to be careful not to interfere with other races which were ongoing at
the time. We were back at the mooring at 3.30 P.M. approximately, a bit
disappointed but safe.
Next Ruffian racing will be the South-East Regatta in Wicklow over the August Bank Holiday weekend.
Ruffian Ladies Race
On Wednesday August 15 there a white sails ladies race organized
by the Ruffian association. Please contact Ann if you are interested in taking
part.
Dinghy Racing - Dates for your Diary
Sunday September 2 is the date for the SID dinghy
regatta, the premium sailing event of the summer. Contact Sheenagh if you'd like to race, or come out for the day on
the Ruffian/Committee boat.
The Glenans-Collanmore regatta
will be on the weekend September 28-30. We should have a large SID entry travelling done for what should be a great weekend.
Remember there is dinghy sailing every Monday,
Wednesday evening and Sunday morning if you need to sharpen up
beforehand....there may even be a little training on offer.
Monday 6PM Colm
Roche
Wednesday 6PM Sharon McCaughan
Sunday 12 Noon Jo
Toomey
Ruffian Sailors take to Dinghys
Here a few ruffian regulars dipping a toe in the dinghy
waters on the recent taste of dinghy sailing evening, as well
as a few old timers trying single handed Vago
sailing. http://www.flickr.com/photos/10440996@N07/sets/72157600985884268/.
If you have never sailed in a dinghy but would like to try please
contact Nicola. We can arrange a wetsuit and even some crew if needed.
Normal Ruffian service as usual - Even dinghy sailors
welcome...
Monday 6PM John
Gorman
Wednesday 6PM Robin Morana
Thursday 6PM Morgan Hammersley
Weekend Contact Peter for Details
Club Jackets
If you would like to order your own exclusive SID
jacket please send Mairead details of your size(M-L-XL Male or Female) and e45 and it soon will be
yours.
If you capture any more sightings around the world please
let me know... http://sailingindublin.ie/tshirts.shtml
AGM
There has been some delays due
to changes in personnel (treasurer) in finalizing our accounts. Thanks to
Ann who has come to our rescue, working overtime the last few
weeks to get everything sorted.
http://sailingindublin.ie/masterdocs/AGM07/SIDAccounts06.doc
The AGM will be held at the end of the month or the first
week in September once we have a venue organized...details to follow.
Cearbhall Daly
Chairperson
Sailing In