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A week Afloat on Fahan Creek- 19 –24 July 09
Last weeks "week afloat on Fahan Creek" was a memorable week with competitive sailing alongside some taking a more relaxed approach. From small and stormy beginnings on Sunday, numbers grew steadily, with a fleet of 7 boats on Friday evening. The unsettled weather offered a variety of conditions for young sailors and there was plenty of practice at capsizing. There was one particularly electrifying moment when lightning struck the Creek on Tuesday evening. Fortunately racing had been abandoned and all sailors were ashore at the time. The week finished on Friday evening with a bit of craic, a barbeque and prize giving in the Clubhouse. Many thanks to all who took part and to all those who helped out during the week. I look forward to the regrowth of dinghy sailing in the Club and hope to have the week afloat as an annual event.
Results-

Series winners – 1st Stephen Doherty/ Charlie McBride, Joint 2nd – Ronan Lawrence- Topper & Eimile McSorley- Pico 3rd Aoife & Roise McSorley- Pico (Skittles)
Seamanship Skills (Capsize drill & retrieve fender) 1st Johnny Coyle - Topper2nd Stephen Doherty/ Ronan Lawrence - Topaz Uno3rd Eimile McSorley- Pico
General Sailing Knowledge – Johnny Coyle

Paul McSorley
Vice Commodore