SCSC 2022 – Second Week tentative schedule

Monday August 8th
AM: No morning race
PM: 2nd Series/Novice Races
Two short races
First race 2:30pm start. Helms should not have helmed in the Championship
Course to be posted on WhatsApp (ie no afternoon meeting)

Tuesday August 9th
Target Ocean Race
Likely sail over at noon and then race back from Glandore at 3:00pm
Winds permitting. Stags or other also a possibility.

Rest of the week: Second Series/Novice races continue.

SCSC 2022 – Results – Mini Series Races 4 and 5 – Friday August 5th 2022

SCSC 2022 Cadets Race 4Friday August 5th 2022 11:00am
ClassNameHelmMinsSecsCorrected TimeClass Position This RaceClass Points This RaceOverall Position This RaceChamp Points This Race
TopperBlue JayPhoebe Gartsideret68
TopperBlueberryDanny Thompson2127942.863333
TopperGoslingArchie Harvey206883.5210.7510.75
TopperThunderbirdCharlie Harvey2147957.514444
TopperBoy-oncéSeb Keane23241028.575566
TopperZodiacViolet Mayhew 4.22122909.872222
Laser 4.7Wet ‘n WindyFreddie Wallis21131053.8177
Laser 4.7Blue SteelBen Keane20401026.4955
Start W > Col > MRCB > Col > MRCB > Finish
All to starboard
SCSC Cadet Class 2022 Race 5Friday August 5th 2022 11:39am
ClassNameHelmMinsSecsCorrected TimeClass Position This RaceClass Points This RaceOverall Position This RaceChamp Points This Race
TopperBlue JayPhoebe Gartsidedns911
TopperBlueberryDanny Thompson29121283.525566
TopperGoslingArchie Harvey26531181.682222
TopperThunderbirdCharlie Harvey28131240.294444
TopperBoy-oncéSeb Keane27141197.073333
TopperZodiacViolet Mayhew 4.227331173.1710.7510.75
Laser 4.7Wet ‘n WindyFreddie Wallis28331418.0577
Laser 4.7Blue SteelBen Keane2541245.0355
Course: Start W > MRCB > Sean Boat on windward > MRCB > SB > MRCB > SB > MRCB > Finish

SCSC 2022 – Tuesday August 2nd – No Mini Series Race

SCSC 2022 – Tuesday August 2nd – No Mini Series Race

SCSC 2022 Sailing Instructions

SCSC 2022 Sailing Instructions – Please also read the Racing Rules of Sailing 2021 – 2024

Notes

1. Notice of Race & Entry Formall helmsmen shall complete a NOR/Entry Form for the season’s racing PRIOR to taking part in their first race of the season. Parents or guardians must counter-sign Entry Forms for Cadets. Forms are available from the Commodore or Committee and on this website. Failure to do so will result in the boat being scored DNS.

2. Committee. SCSC’s committee for 2021 includes:

Commodore: Seán Cochrane

Hon Sec: Richard Salter-Townshend

Treasurer: Emma Bunting

Racing Secretary: Michael Toogood

Safety Boat Officer: Jerome Mayhew

Class Captains: to be appointed by the committee if required

3. Wearing of Lifejackets. The law stipulates the mandatory wearing of Personal Floatation Devices (PFDs) and should be worn afloat at all times

4. Penalties. Penalties can be taken as per ISAF rules 2021 – 24 at any time by immediately sailing clear AND taking 2 tacks and 2 gybes. Protests must be advised to the party that you are protesting in compliance with ISAF rules and advised to the race officers at the earliest opportunity. Protests will be heard informally by an ad hoc committee chaired by disinterested members of a committee comprising the Racing Secretariy and their Assistants. Final decision may be made by a vote of participating helmsmen.

5. Use of VHF Radios – VHF radios may be carried but not used to communicate non-safety information. Race officers to use CH 11

6. IRPCS. When entering or leaving the harbour, IRPCS (Rules of the Road) apply when encountering boats not racing, including power/motor boats needing to navigate in the channel.

7.Course. Courses will be decided at a Pre-Race meeting daily (see NoR). Racing marks are situated approximately as per appendix

RISK STATEMENT

RRS 4 states: “The responsibility for a boat’s decision to participate in a race or to continue racing is hers alone.” Sailing is by its nature an unpredictable sport and therefore involves an element of risk. By taking part in the event, each competitor agrees and acknowledges that:

They are aware of the inherent element of risk involved in the sport and accept responsibility for the exposure of themselves, their crew and their boat to such inherent risk whilst taking part in the event;

They are responsible for the safety of themselves, their crew, their boat and their other property whether afloat or ashore;

They accept responsibility for any injury, damage or loss to the extent caused by their own actions or omissions;

Their boat is in good order, equipped to sail in the event and they are fit to participate;

The provision of a race management team, patrol boats, umpires and other officials and volunteers by the organiser does not relieve them of their own responsibilities;

The provision of patrol boat cover is limited to such assistance, particularly in extreme weather conditions, as can be practically provided in the circumstances;

Their boat is adequately insured, with cover of at least Euro2 million against third party claims.

1 – GENERAL RULES

1.1 Except where amended by these Sailing Instructions (SIs), all races will be governed by the rules as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) 2021 – 24

1.2 The programme of racing is as published in the minutes of the previous year’s AGM and NOR.

1.3 When sailing in the harbour all Helmsmen are required to keep clear of commercial and fishing boats.

2 – CONDITIONS OF ENTRY & NOTICE TO COMPETITORS

2.1 All helmsmen shall complete a Notice of Race/Entry Form for the season’s racing PRIOR to taking part in their first race of the season. The Notice of Race provides detailed guidance on the responsibilities of the helmsman for the crew, the boat and her management. Cadet entries shall be counter-signed by a parent or guardian. Helms failing to complete the form prior to racing will be scored DNS.

2.2 Upon demand the owner/competitor shall present a valid measurement, rating certificate or proof of insurance, or shall sign an undertaking to present one within a prescribed time, to the appropriate Race Officer.

2.3 Notices to competitors will be posted on the Sailing Notice Board opposite Mall House.

Safety Afloat & Equipment.

2.4 The sea is a potentially hostile environment; by the very act of going afloat, competitors must accept that the safety of the boat they are in is the sole responsibility of the helmsman. It follows therefore that by participating in a race or activity afloat, competitors shall accept full responsibility for:-

(a) The boat’s safe navigation and the competence of the crew.

(b) The decision as to whether to start, continue in or retire from a race in the light of existing or forecast weather conditions or any gear failure on the boat.

(c) The suitability of the entered boat for the races or sailing activity, its insurance and buoyancy.

2.5 Adequate personal floatation devices EN393/ISO 12402-5 (or EC 50N) compliant for all crew members shall be worn at all times afloat. Wet suits or dry suits do not constitute adequate personal buoyancy.

2.6 The responsibility of allowing a Cadet to race rests with the Parent or Guardian, who must ensure that they can swim at least 50 metres and can row or paddle a boat.

2.7 Parents and Guardians are responsible for ensuring that dinghies where crews are under 18 can be righted after capsizing, and that they contain sufficient buoyancy to remain afloat for at least half an hour. They should consider using mast head buoyancy if considered necessary to prevent inversion and ensure appropriate retention is fitted to the centre board and rudder to prevent displacement of foils in the event of inversion.

3 – CHANGES TO SAILING INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 Changes to the SIs made prior to 1 hour before the starting time of the race will be advised at the Pre-Race meeting and thereafter posted on the Club website or communicated to helms via the Whatsapp group.

4 – SIGNALS MADE FROM ASHORE

4.1 Signals made from ashore will be flown from or adjacent to the flagpole at Rocket House.

5 – SCHEDULE OF RACES

5.1 Please see Notice of Race

6 – CLASS FLAGS

6.1 There are no Class flags in use

7 – RACING AREA

7.1 The racing area is shown on Page 4.

8 – THE COURSE

8.1 The course to be decided upon at the Pre-Race meeting and posted thereafter on the Club Website and the WhatsApp group

8.2 Should wind direction change prior to starting with a prevailing South Westerly at the discretion of the Race Officer the course could be changed prior the warning signal to a default course of Flea – Castlehaven – Harbour, all to Starboard, Twice round.

9 – MARKS

9.1 Marks of the course will be either Navigational buoys or Racing Marks, as shown on the chart of the area, or Inflatable moveable buoys.

10 – Safety boat

10.1 Appropriate safety boat cover will be provided for the conditions.

10.2 If in a championship race for whatever reason adequate safety boat cover is not available the helms competent to provide safety cover will draw lots as to who will do so and that helm will score ‘average points’ for that race taking into account all their other championship races in that series.

11 – THE START

11.1 Races will be started in accordance with RRS 26 (or as shown in the NoR):

11.2 Boats whose warning signal has not been made shall keep clear of the starting area.

11.3 A boat starting later than 15 minutes after her starting signal will be scored DNS without a hearing. This changes RRS A4 and A5.

11.4 Championship and Sunday all-comers races and Mahony cup race will be started by the Race Officers situated on the wall of Rocket House Garden. The races are started on a line extending between the flagpole and the south distance/outer limit marker. A North Distance/inner distance marker is laid but will not be on the line – all boats must pass between the two marks to start.

11.5 Cadet races may be started either using the start line above (as in 11.4) or by a race officer situated in a committee boat on the water where the line will be between the Flag on the committee boat and the south distance/outer limit marker or suitable pin end buoy. Cadets will be informed about this at the pre-race meeting.

12 – CHANGES OF COURSE AFTER THE START

12.1 A change of course after the start will be signalled at the flagpole before the leading boat has begun the altered leg. A periodic sound signal will be made and Flag C will be raised.

13 – THE FINISH

13.1 The Finishing Line is a line extending between the flagpole and the south distance/outer limit marker. Boats must cross the line such that they are between the North and South distance marks. If the course has been shortened boats may finish anywhere on the line or its extensions outside the limit markers

13.2 Cadets may be finished on the line as in 13.1 above or between the committee boat and a suitable finishing mark

14 – PENALTY SYSTEM

14.1 Penalty – the penalty shall be to sail clear immediately and undertake two tacks and a two gybes

15 – TIME LIMIT

15.1 A dead time will be decided on at the Pre-Race meeting and boats failing to finish within the allowed time will be scored “Did Not Finish

16 – PROTESTS & REQUESTS FOR REDRESS

16.1 RRS 61.1 applies; however boats under 6m not required to display a Red Protest Flag shall inform the Race Committee immediately after finishing that they wish to bring a protest. This shall be before they return to their mooring or the slipway.

16.2 Protest notices will be posted within 30 minutes of the protest time limit to inform competitors where and when there is a hearing in which they are parties to a hearing or named as witnesses.

17 – SCORING – ¾ for first, 2 for second etc

Rule A5.3 will apply. A boat that came to the starting area but did not start, did not sail the course, did not finish, retired or was disqualified shall be scored points for the finishing place one more than the number of boats that came to the starting area, and a boat that did not come to the starting area shall be scored points for the finishing place one more than the number of boats entered in the series

18 – SAFETY REGULATIONS – see SI 2.4 to SI 2.7.

19 – REPLACEMENT OF CREW OR EQUIPMENT – no restriction on changes – the boat is entered for a race and unless advised helmsmen may be changed at will.

20 – EQUIPMENT AND MEASUREMENT CHECKS – see SI 2.2.

21 – OFFICIAL BOATS – Club owned craft will normally be used; if private craft are used they will identify themselves to competitors.

22 – SUPPORT BOATS – unless declared as a training race, no outside assistance shall be given after the Preparatory Signal of the class starting.

23 – TRASHtrash may be placed aboard support or official boats. The penalty for breaking rule 55, Trash Disposal, is at the discretion of the protest committee (DPI) and may be less than disqualification.

24 – RADIOS AND MOBILE PHONES

24.1 Use of VHF radio or mobile phones to gain information that may assist a boat to improve its position is not allowed. VHF may be carried and tuned to Channel 11 so that safety & race management information may be passed.

25 – DECLARATIONS, RETIREMENTS, RESULTS & PRIZES

25.1 Any boat which crosses the Finishing Line and does NOT signify EITHER that she has retired OR that she is protesting in accordance with RRS 61.1(a) shall be deemed to have completed the race in accordance with the Sailing Instructions and declarations will NOT be required. Boats retiring from a race shall inform the Race Officer or Club Secretary as soon as possible.

25.2 Results will be posted on the Club Notice Board and on the Club Website.

25.3 Prizes as detailed in the Club programme or NoR.

26 – RISK STATEMENT – see the Risk Statement on page 1 of these Instructions.

27 – INSURANCE – each participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party liability insurance with a minimum cover of Euro 2m.

FLAGS AND SIGNALS (refer to RRS for full list)

Before the start

Warning Signal

Recall letter on wall

Start – 5 mins

Preparatory Signal

P flag to half flag pole

Start – 4 mins

One minute

P flag to top of flag pole

Start – 1 mins

Start

Flag removed

Start

NB – timing is as per flags not accompanying sound signals

At the start (only where recalls are being made)

Over the Line

Boat’s individual recall letter displayed and hailed where possible

General Recall

X Flag

Or First Substitute

   

One additional (to start gun) sound signal

Two additional (to start gun) sound signals

   

Shorten Course

(S Flag)

Change of Course (C Flag)

Protest

(Z Flag)

Race Abandoned (N Flag)

SCSC 2022 – Notice of Race


SOUTH CORK SAILING CLUB NOTICE OF RACE and ENTRY FORM FOR CLUB RACING 2022
(or use the web form at: http://southcorksailingclub.com/boat-and-crew-submission/)

  1. Programme/Schedule of Races. Racing will take place on the dates and times shown below, but remain subject to confirmation at foregathering meeting on Sunday 31st July 18.00 Boathouse Western Pier
    • Championship series – Monday 1st August to Friday 5th August afternoon racing (with option to sail Saturday 6th August if 4 or fewer races completed)- a race series for suitable dinghies and their helms and crews to include Ettes, Wayfarers, YW Dayboat, Lasers, Flying Fifteens, Squibs, other classes to consult with Commodore and Racing Secretary prior to entry. At least 2 races are required to be completed to constitute a series. When 5 races have been completed a boats series score will be the total of her race scores excluding her worst score. When fewer than 5 races have been completed a boats series score will be the total of her race scores. A pre-race meeting to be held daily at 14.00 to decide on suitability of racing and to set the course.
    • Cadet series – Monday 1st August to Friday 5th August a series of morning races for suitable boats. Cadets should be 16 or under and not also helming in the championship series. Suitable classes include Optimists, Picos, Toppers. Others classes to consult with Commodore and Racing Secretary prior to entry. Format to be decided by Sunday 31st July 18.00 depending on entries. At least 2 races are required to be completed to constitute a series. When 5 or more races have been completed a boats series score will be the total of her race scores excluding her worst score. When fewer than 5 races have been completed a boats series score will be the total of her race scores. A pre-race meeting will be held daily at 10.15 to decide on suitability of racing and to set the course.
    • Important – Pre-race meeting will be held for class representatives. All participants welcome, helmsman only to vote. Meeting will assess conditions, forecast and all other relevant Health & Safety considerations. Course to be posted on club noticeboard opposite Mall House immediately following and publicised on the Whats App group.
      • Sunday 31st July
        All-comers Race (14.00 meeting 15.15 start)
        Foregathering meeting and registration 18.00 Boathouse Western Pier
      • Monday 1st August
        am Cadets 10.15 meeting 11.00 start
        pm Championship 14.00 meeting 15.15 start
      • Tuesday 2nd August
        am Cadets 10.15 meeting 11.00 start
        pm Championship 14.00 meeting 15.00 start
        (eve Cadet BBQ fancy dress letter U or V)
      • Wednesday 3rd August
        am Cadets 10.15 meeting 11.00 start
        pm Championship 14.00 meeting 15.00 start
      • Thursday 4th August
        am Cadets 10.15 meeting 11.00 start
        pm Championship 14.00 meeting 15.00 start
      • Friday 5th August
        am Cadets 10.15 meeting 11.00 start
        pm Championship 14.00 meeting 15.00 start
        (eve Club Dinner)
      • Saturday 6th August
        Rest day (if sailing programme on course)
        am and/or pm racing if delays due to previous cancellations
      • Sunday 7th August
        pm Mahony cup 15.00, 2nd All-comers 15.10
      • Monday 8th August-Thursday 11th August, to be decided but priorities:
        a) Novice cup and second series concurrently (cannot win both), 2 or 3 short races
        b) Ocean/Glandore Race weather dependent
        c) Single handed, 2 or 3 short races
        Thursday 11th August 18.00 AGM and prize giving Boathouse Western Pier and drinks afterwards at Mary Ann’s
  2. Sailing Instructions: Racing will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS), the prescriptions of the ISAF and SCSC local rules. Sailing instructions will be posted on the website 2 weeks prior to the commencement of the event and available from the Commodore and Racing Secretary
  3. Registration will take place on Sunday 31st July 18.00 by completion of the printable entry form here: http://southcorksailingclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/SCSC-2022-ENTRY-FORM.rtf OR the online form at http://southcorksailingclub.com/boat-and-crew-submission/
  4. Conditions of Entry
  5. Rule 4 of the racing rules of sailing states: “The responsibility for a boat’s decision to participate in a race or to continue racing is hers alone.” By completing an entry form the entrant is agreeing to all the Terms and Conditions set out in the Sailing Instructions including but not limited to the following;
    Sailing is by its nature an unpredictable sport and therefore involves an element of risk. By taking part in the races and other activities (“the event”) organised by the South Cork Sailing Club, each competitor agrees and acknowledges that:

    • a. They are aware of the inherent element of risk involved in the sport and accept responsibility for the exposure of themselves, their crew and their boat to such inherent risk whilst taking part in the event;
    • b. They are responsible for the safety of themselves, their crew, their boat and their other property whether afloat or ashore;
    • c. They accept responsibility for any injury, damage or loss to the extent caused by their own actions or omissions;
    • d. Their boat is in good order, equipped to sail in the event and they are fit to participate;
    • e. The provision of a race management team, patrol boats, umpires and other officials and volunteers by the organiser does not relieve them of their own responsibilities;
    • f. The provision of safety/patrol boat cover is limited to such assistance, particularly in extreme weather conditions, as can be practically provided in the circumstances;
    • g. It is their responsibility to familiarise themselves with any risks specific to this venue or this event drawn to their attention in any rules and information produced for the venue or event and to attend any safety briefing held for the event; and
    • h. Their boat is adequately insured, with cover of at least Euro 2 million against third party claims.

Find the online entry form here: http://southcorksailingclub.com/boat-and-crew-submission/
OR
Download a printable form here: http://southcorksailingclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/SCSC-2022-ENTRY-FORM.rtf

Pay dues

Pay dues - Ettes and Euros

If you are a member who owes dues, here is where you can pay them.

Here is the banking information for a electronic transfer from your bank to the Club’s account:

BIC: BOFIIE2DXXX
IBAN: IE09BOFI90295229000039
Address: Bank of Ireland, Market St., Skibbereen, Co Cork. P81 K261 Ireland

Non-sailing member rate is 15 Euro

And maybe send us an email (dues AT southcorksailingclub DOT com) when you pay, so we know to look out for it.

Thanks

You can also pay using the PayPal button below. For the moment, it is Mark’s account. That should change soon. Note: You don’t have to have a PayPal account to use this button, you can also use a credit card.
Please make sure to click the drop down menu and choose EUR for your currency. Then type 15 in the Euro side of the calculation.


Pay dues via PayPal


SCSC 2021 – Championship – Monday August 2 – No race

No wind. We’ll try again tomorrow.

SCSC 2021 – Recall Letters

Recall letters are the same as last time, wherever possible.

SCSC 2021 Championship Recall Letters
Boat NameHelm NameRecall Letter
Mach 2Matty KeaneA
Sea MystJames MoretonB
Ffamily AffairDerek BuntingC
Lady P3Ben ThompsonD
LillibetteNiamh StrathernE
Mach SixGerry MacNultyF
My Ffair LadyEmma BuntingG
Saturday NightTom CochraneH
RocketteAdrian MastersonI
SquibMargaret HannahJ
SiolaSean CochraneM

not that anyone will be over the line…

SCSC Sailing Instructions 2021

From the Commodore:

Looking forward to a fine week of sailing. Please see below Sailing Instructions. Most of the communication this year is going to be via the WhatsApp group and club website. (No notice board to avoid congregation of people around it!) If you know anyone who is around, might be sailing and is not on the group please ask them to email Mark Pisani mark@southcorksailingclub.com who is administrator of the WhatApp group. Regards to all
(Mark adds: If you are already on the WhatsApp group you can message me with the telephone number of the person who wants to join)


This document is also available in the original format here


Please also read the Racing Rules of Sailing  2021 – 2024

1. Notice of Race & Entry Formall helms shall complete a NOR/Entry Form for the season’s racing PRIOR to taking part in their first race of the season. Parents or guardians must counter-sign Entry Forms for Cadets. Forms are available from the Commodore or Committee. Failure to do so will result in the boat being scored DNS.A boat entry form is located here: http://southcorksailingclub.com/boat-and-crew-submission/ And a downloadable, printable form is here: http://southcorksailingclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/SCSC-Printable-Entry-Form-2021.rtf

2. Committee. SCSC’s committee for 2021 includes:  Commodore: Sean Cochrane // Hon Sec: Richard Salter-Townshend // Treasurer: Jerome Mayhew // Racing Secretary: Michael Toogood  //  Safety Boat Officer: Emma Bunting // Class Captains: to be appointed by the committee if required

 3. Wearing of Lifejackets. The law stipulates the mandatory wearing of Personal Floatation Devices (PFDs) and should be worn afloat at all times

4. Penalties. Penalties can be taken as per ISAF rules 2021-2024  at any time by immediately sailing clear AND taking 2 tacks and 2 gybes. Protests must be advised to the party that you are protesting in
compliance with ISAF rules and advised to the race officers at the earliest opportunity. Protests will be heard informally by an ad hoc committee chaired by disinterested members of a committee comprising the Racing Secretaries and their Assistants. Final decision may be made by a vote of participating helmsmen.

5. Use of VHF Radios – VHF radios may be carried but not used to communicate non-safety information. Race officers to use CH 11

6. IRPCS. When entering or leaving the harbour, IRPCS (Rules of the Road) apply when encountering boats not racing, including power/motor boats needing to navigate in the channel.

7.Course. Courses will be decided at a Pre-Race meeting daily (see NoR). Racing marks are situated approximately as per appendix

 RISK STATEMENT

RRS 4 states: “The responsibility for a boat’s decision to participate in a race or tocontinue racing is hers alone.” Sailing is by its nature an unpredictable sport and therefore involves an element of risk. By taking part in the event, each competitor agrees and acknowledges that:

They are aware of the inherent element of risk involved in the sport and accept responsibility for the exposure of themselves, their crew and their boat to such inherent risk whilst taking part in the event;

They are responsible for the safety of themselves, their crew, their boat and their other property whether afloat or ashore;

They accept responsibility for any injury, damage or loss to the extent caused by their own actions or omissions;

Their boat is in good order, equipped to sail in the event and they are fit to participate;

The provision of a race management team, patrol boats, umpires and other officials and volunteers by the organiser does not relieve them of their own responsibilities;

The provision of patrol boat cover is limited to such assistance, particularly in extreme weather conditions, as can be practically
provided in the circumstances;

Their boat is adequately insured, with cover of at least Euro2 million against third party claims.

 1 – GENERAL RULES

1.1 Except where amended by these Sailing Instructions (SIs), all races will be governed by the rules as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) 2021-2024

1.2 The programme of racing is as published in the minutes of the previous year’s AGM and NOR.

1.3 When sailing in the harbour all Helmsmen are required to keep clear of commercial and fishing boats.

2 – CONDITIONS OF ENTRY & NOTICE TO COMPETITORS

2.1 All helmsmen shall complete a Notice of Race/Entry Form for the season’s racing PRIOR to taking part in their first race of the season. The Notice of Race provides detailed guidance on the responsibilities of the helmsman for the crew, the boat and her management. Cadet entries shall be counter-signed by a parent or guardian. Helms failing to complete the form prior to racing will be scored DNS.   You can find an online Boat Submission form at http://southcorksailingclub.com/boat-and-crew-submission/ and a downlodable, printable form here http://southcorksailingclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/SCSC-Printable-Entry-Form-2021.rtf

2.2 Upon demand the owner/competitor shall present a valid measurement, rating certificate or proof of insurance, or shall sign an undertaking to present one within a prescribed time, to the appropriate Race Officer.

2.3 Notices to competitors will be posted on the Sailing Notice Board opposite Mall House (and, possibly, on this website)

Safety Afloat & Equipment.

2.4 The sea is a potentially hostile environment; by the very act of going afloat, competitors must accept that the safety of the boat they are in is the sole responsibility of the helmsman. It follows therefore that by participating in a race or activity afloat, competitors shall accept full responsibility for:-

(a) The boat’s safe navigation and the competence of the crew.

(b) The decision as to whether to start, continue in or retire from a race in the light of existing or forecast weather conditions or any gear failure on the boat.

(c) The suitability of the entered boat for the races or sailing activity, its insurance and buoyancy.

2.5 Adequate personal floatation devices EN393/ISO 12402-5 (or EC 50N) compliant for all crew members shall be worn at all times afloat. Wet suits or dry suits do not constitute adequate personal buoyancy.

2.6 The responsibility of allowing a Cadet to race rests with the Parent or Guardian, who must ensure that they can swim at least 50 metres and can row or paddle a boat.

2.7 Parents and Guardians are responsible for ensuring that dinghies where crews are under 18 can be righted after capsizing, and that they contain sufficient buoyancy to remain afloat for at least half an hour. They should consider using mast head buoyancy if considered necessary to prevent inversion and ensure appropriate retention is fitted to the centre board and rudder to prevent displacement of foils in the event of inversion.

3 – CHANGES TO SAILING INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 Changes to the SIs made prior to 3 hours before the starting time of the race will be advised at the Pre-Race meeting and thereafter posted on the Club website or communicated to helms via the WhatsApp group

4 – SIGNALS MADE FROM ASHORE

4.1 Signals made from ashore will be flown from or adjacent to the flagpole at Rocket House.

5 – SCHEDULE OF RACES

5.1 Please see Notice of Race

6 – CLASS FLAGS     6.1 There are no Class flags in use

7 – RACING AREA

7.1 The racing area is shown below

8 – THE COURSE

8.1 The course to be decided upon at the Pre-Race meeting and posted thereafter on the Club Website and the WhatsApp group

8.2 Should wind direction change prior to starting with a prevailing South Westerly at the discretion of the Race Officer the course could be changed prior the warning signal to a default course of Flea – Castlehaven – Harbour, all to Starboard, Twice round.

9 – MARKS

9.1 Marks of the course will be either Navigational buoys or Racing Marks, as shown on the chart of the area, or Inflatable moveable buoys.

10 – Safety boat

10.1 Appropriate safety boat cover will be provided for the conditions.

10.2 If in a championship race for whatever reason adequate safety boat cover is not available the helms competent to provide safety cover will draw lots as to who will do so and that helm will score ‘average points’ for that race taking into account all their other championship races in that series.

11 – THE START

11.1 Races will be started in accordance with RRS 26 (or as shown in the NoR):

11.2 Boats whose warning signal has not been made shall keep clear of the starting area.

11.3 A boat starting later than 15 miinutes after her starting signal will be scored DNS without a hearing. This changes RRS A4 and A5.

11.4 Championship and Sunday all-comers races and Mahony cup race will be started by the Race Officers situated on the wall of Rocket House Garden. The races are started on a line extending
between the flagpole and the south distance/outer limit marker. A North Distance/inner distance marker is laid but will not be on the line – all boats must pass between the two marks

11.5 Cadet races may be started either using the start line above (as in 11.4) or by a race officer situated in a committee boat on the water where the line will be between the Flag on the committee boat
and the south distance/outer limit marker. Cadets will be informed about this at the pre-race meeting.

12 – CHANGES OF COURSE AFTER THE START

12.1 A change of course after the start will be signalled at the flagpole before the leading boat has begun the altered leg. A periodic sound signal will be made and Flag C will be raised.

13 – THE FINISH

13.1 Finish Line. The Finishing Line is a line extending between the flagpole and the south distance/outer limit marker. Boats must cross the line such that they are between the North and South distance marks. If the course has been shortened boats may finish anywhere on the line or its extensions outside the limit markers

14 – PENALTY SYSTEM

14.1 Penalty – the penalty shall be to sail clear immediately and undertake two tacks and a two gybes

15 – TIME LIMIT

15.1 A dead time will be decided on at the Pre-Race meeting and boats failing to  finish within the allowed time will be scored “Did Not Finish

16 – PROTESTS & REQUESTS FOR REDRESS

16.1 RRS 61.1 applies; however boats under 6m not required to display a Red Protest Flag shall inform the Race Committee immediately after finishing that they wish to bring a protest. This shall be before they return to their mooring or the slipway.

16.2 Protest notices will be posted within 30 minutes of the protest time limit to inform competitors where and when there is a hearing in which they are parties to a hearing or named as witnesses.

17 – SCORING – ¾ for first, 2 for second etc

18 – SAFETY REGULATIONS – see SI 2.4 to SI 2.7.

19 – REPLACEMENT OF CREW OR EQUIPMENT – no restriction on changes – the boat is entered for a race and unless advised helmsmen may be changed at will.

20 – EQUIPMENT AND MEASUREMENT CHECKS – see SI 2.2.

21 – OFFICIAL BOATS – Club owned craft will normally be used; if private craft are used they will identify themselves to competitors.

22 – SUPPORT BOATS – unless declared as a training race, no outside assistance shall be given after the Preparatory Signal of the class starting.

23 – TRASHtrash may be placed aboard support or official boats. The penalty for breaking rule 55, Trash Disposal, is at the discretion of the protest committee (DPI) and may be less than disqualification.

24 – RADIOS AND MOBILE PHONES

24.1 Use of VHF radio or mobile phones to gain information that may assist a boat to improve its position is not allowed. VHF may be carried and tuned to Channel 11 so that safety & race management information may be passed.

25 – DECLARATIONS,

RETIREMENTS, RESULTS & PRIZES

25.1 Any boat which crosses the Finishing Line and does NOT signify EITHER that she has retired OR that she is protesting in accordance with RRS 61.1(a) shall be deemed to have completed the race in accordance with the Sailing Instructions and declarations will NOT be required. Boats retiring from a race shall inform the Race Officer or Club Secretary as soon as possible.

25.2 Results will be posted on the Club Notice Board and/or on the Club Website.

25.3 Prizes as detailed in the Club programme or NoR.

26 – RISK STATEMENT – see the Risk Statement above.

27 – INSURANCE – each participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party liability insurance with a minimum cover of Euro 2m.

FLAGS AND SIGNALS (refer to RRS for full list)

Before
the start

Warning
Signal

Recall
letter on wall

Start
– 5 mins

Preparatory
Signal

P
flag to half flag pole

Start
– 4 mins

 

One
minute

P
flag to top of flag pole

Start
– 1 mins

Start

Flag
removed

Start

NB –
timing is as per flags not accompanying sound signals

At
the start (only where recalls are being made)

Over
the Line

 

Boat’s individual recall letter displayed
and hailed where possible

General
Recall

X Flag

Or First Substitute

 

 

One
additional (to start gun) sound signal

Two additional
(to start gun) sound signals

 

 

Shorten
Course

(S
Flag)

Change
of Course (C Flag)

Protest

(Z
Flag)

Race
Abandoned (N Flag)

Michael Staveley RIP

Michael Stavely - Beach shades and glass
Dear Members,
For those of you who have not yet heard it is with great sadness that we inform you of the death of Michael Stavely. He was a truly wonderful man and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him, not least his many friends in the SCSC.

Rachel and Gerry MacNulty have known Michael and the Stavely family for many years and have kindly written a few words.

Michael Staveley
Castletownshend was very much a home from home and sanctuary for Michael and his family. His parents were first introduced to the village by Gerry and Tricia MacNulty in the seventies and having initially been a holiday destination, it was to become a second home for Michael and Annouchka and the family after they bought and renovated the run down school house at the bottom of the village.

An enthusiast for everything he turned his hand to and an accomplished sailor, Michael and his family became members of S.C.S.C, just two years ago. He threw himself into club activities, helping the committee with encouraging the cadets, laying the marks, crewing whenever a helm was in need, and towing any cadets brave enough around the estuary on his rib. It is without question that he would have challenged for the Championship in his newly acquired Wayfarer he proudly sea-tested in 2020, when the championship was cancelled.

His energy, warmth, enthusiasm and positive spirit were infectious to all he met and many will recall fondly the mischievous twinkle in his eye which often led to much hilarity and laughter. We will miss him greatly. We send our love and condolences to Annouchka, Ella, Dylan, Carmen, Ken, Orla, Ciara and David.

SCSC Notice of Race 2021


SCSC Register Your Boat(s) Register your boat(s) here: http://southcorksailingclub.com/boat-and-crew-submission/
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1. COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS
The SCSC Committee is taking into consideration Covid 19 restrictions and changes may occur between now and August 1st. The Committee may have to cancel the event or make late alterations to the programme in order to be compliant with Covid 19 guidelines in early August.

The Committee will endeavour to comply with all Covid 19 guidelines at the time of the event and this may require, amongst other things, the participants to register their names and contact details for contact tracing. Entrants to the event must comply with Covid 19 guidelines and must act on all reasonable requests and directions issued by the Committee and its officials in this regard.

As far as possible we wish to hold a racing programme similar to previous years

however it is likely there will need to be some variation to the way the programme is run for instance with respect to gatherings ashore, pre-race meetings, starts (with the option of gate starts), safety cover and social events.

2. Programme/Schedule of Races. Racing will take place on the dates and times shown below, but remain subject to confirmation on Sunday 1st August 18.00

Championship series Monday 2nd August to Friday 6th August afternoon racing (with option to sail Saturday 3rd August if 4 or fewer races completed)- a race series for suitable boats and their helms and crews to include Ettes, Wayfarers, YW Dayboat, Lasers, Flying Fifteens, Squibs, other classes to consult with Commodore and Racing Secretary prior to entry. Maximum 5 races, 4 to count. At least 2 races are required to be completed to constitute a series. A pre-race meeting to be held daily at 14.00 to decide on suitability of racing and to set the course.

Cadet series – Monday 2nd August to Friday 6th August a series of morning races for suitable boats. Cadets should be 16 or under and not also helming in the championship series. Suitable classes include Optimists, Picos, Toppers. Others classes to consult with Commodore and Racing Secretary prior to entry. Format to be decided by Sunday 1st August 18.00 depending on entries. A pre-race meeting will be held daily at 10.00 to decide on suitability of racing and to set the course.

Important – Pre-race meetings will for 2021 be limited to essential representatives only due to COVID restrictions.. Meetings will assess conditions, forecast and all other relevant Health & Safety considerations. Course will be posted online and publicised on WhatsApp group.

Sunday 1st August All-comers Race (14.00 meeting 15.15 start)

Monday 2nd August
am Cadets 10.00 meeting 11.00 start
pm Championship 14.00 meeting 15.15 start

Tuesday 3rd August
am Cadets 10.00 meeting 11.00 start
pm Championship 14.00 meeting 15.00 start

Wednesday 4th August
am Cadets 10.00 meeting 11.00 start
pm Championship 14.00 meeting 15.00 start

Thursday 5th August
am Cadets 10.00 meeting 11.00 start
pm Championship 14.00 meeting 15.00 start

Friday 6th August
am Cadets 10.00 meeting 11.00 start
pm Championship 14.00 meeting 15.00 start

Saturday 7th August
Rest day (if sailing programme on course)
am and/or pm racing if delays due to previous cancellations

Sunday 8th August
pm Mahony cup 15.00, 2nd All-comers 15.10

Monday 9th August-Thursday 12th August, to be decided but priorities:
a) Novice cup and second series concurrently (cannot win both), 2 or 3 short races
b) Ocean/Glandore Race weather dependent
c) Single handed, 2 or 3 short races

Thursday 12th August 18.00 AGM and prize giving Probably by Zoom/ Microsoft Teams

3. Sailing Instructions. Racing will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS), the prescriptions of the ISAF and SCSC local rules. Sailing instructions will be posted on the website 2 weeks prior to the commencement of the event and available from the Commodore and Racing Secretary

4. Registration will take place on Sunday 1st August 18.00 by completion of the attached entry form. Registration will probably be on line/ by email and details will be advised at a later date.

5. Conditions of Entry.
Rule 4 of the racing rules of sailing states: “The responsibility for a boat’s decision to participate in a race or to continue racing is hers alone.” By completing this entry form the entrant is agreeing to all the Terms and Conditions set out in the Sailing Instructions including but not limited to the following;

Sailing is by its nature an unpredictable sport and therefore involves an element of risk. By taking part in the races and other activities (“the event”) organised by the South Cork Sailing Club, each competitor agrees and acknowledges that:
a. They are aware of the inherent element of risk involved in the sport and accept responsibility for the exposure of themselves, their crew and their boat to such inherent risk whilst taking part in the event;
b. They are responsible for the safety of themselves, their crew, their boat and their other property whether afloat or ashore;
c. They accept responsibility for any injury, damage or loss to the extent caused by their own actions or omissions;
d. Their boat is in good order, equipped to sail in the event and they are fit to participate;
e. The provision of a race management team, patrol boats, umpires and other officials and volunteers by the organiser does not relieve them of their own responsibilities;
f. The provision of safety/patrol boat cover is limited to such assistance, particularly in extreme weather conditions, as can be practically provided in the circumstances;
g. It is their responsibility to familiarise themselves with any risks specific to this venue or this event drawn to their attention in any rules and information produced for the venue or event and to attend any safety briefing held for the event; and
h. Their boat is adequately insured, with cover of at least Euro 2 million against third party claims.


Register your boat(s) here: http://southcorksailingclub.com/boat-and-crew-submission/
Download printable registration form here: http://southcorksailingclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/SCSC-Printable-Entry-Form-2021.rtf


Pat O’Brien RIP


It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Pat O’Brien in Dublin yesterday at the age of 94. Pat was pre-deceased by husband Rex in 2000. The O’Brien family stayed in West Tower for many years and were stalwarts of the sailing club. Pat was an avid watcher from the shore of all the sailing activities and took great pride in the Multi Series Championship successes of Rex in 1982, and son Stephen in 1989, both in the wayfarer Redwing. Pat was a warm, welcoming lady with a great sense of humour and will be missed by all who knew her. May she rest in peace.
Pat O'Brien

Roger Pisani 1935 – 2020

The great sailor returns from the sea
SCSC regrets to announce the death of long-time non-sailing club member, Roger Pisani.

Roger Pisani in the Anna Roger was a familiar sight to Club members as he pottered about on the waters of Castlehaven harbour in a variety of compromised but cleverly “repaired” crafts. Indeed, he was particularly proud that the bathtub dinghy he bought in 1974 (“one of the first all fibreglass boats in West Cork”) lasted until at least 2018. While his equipment and bait may not have challenged the fish, his ever-present cigar was excellent defense against mosquitoes.

Roger Pisani binoculars Roger first passed through Castletownshend when hitchhiking around the world after college. In 1972, when a planned family ski trip was devoid of snow, and having left the children with the grandparents, Roger and Julie, came to West Cork and stayed overnight in The Castle on the way to Barley Cove. A chance discussion with Rosemary Salter-Townshend eventually led to the purchase of a house on The Mall and the family have returned to Landfall Cottage ever since.

Roger was a friend to all, locals and holiday-makers both. A peripatetic life meant that he always appreciated the rhythms of Castletownshend and delighted in the stability that yearly visits to the village provided. His occasional sessions serving behind the bar at Lil’s pleased him no end, as did his early forays into mastering the famous all-purpose West Cork grunt. His enthusiasm for the area led him to evangelise on its behalf and resulted in several friends and business associates buying property in and around the village.

A family friend (you can probably guess who) wrote better than we could:

Roger-Pisani-and-his-friend-Paul-the-Pound“…Of course you will miss your dad enormously, but let me assure you, there is a large group of people, all connected in some way to a tiny village in West Cork, who are also in mourning this evening. To me, he was one of those rare people you couldn’t say a bad word about. When I think of Roger I think of a kind and generous man who communicated with everyone, young and old, I think of cigars, and cannonballs, and mackerel,and witty one liners,and party pieces,and a man so happy to be out in his boat in the harbour. I am writing this as I walk my dogs along the shoreline of a perfectly still Bantry Bay- he’d have loved an evening like this on the water…”

Roger died as he lived, squeezing every ounce of joy out of life, down at the marina, watching the fisherman not catching anything, in front of the Manhattan skyline and with cigar in hand. Not a day in bed, not a day in hospital. Way to go, Roger!

Party pieces??? We can’t imagine what you are talking about…
Roger Pisani fez or flowerpotRoger Pisani and Robert Salter-TownshendRoger Pisani Dereks drinks

Julie, Mark and Elizabeth are all together in Old Greenwich. Please feel free to contact Mark if you want the postal address.


Notice of cancellation of race series – 2020

Notice of cancellation of race series

10th June 2020

Dear SCSC Members,
Since I last wrote the COVID pandemic is waning and all areas are coming out of lock down in a stepwise fashion. Ireland is doing relatively well and has reduced its originally planned 5 phases to 4 with increasing sporting activity, removal of domestic travel restrictions and domestic tourism restarting from the 29th June. There is as yet however no timeline for the resumption of foreign tourism and the requirement to self-isolate on arrival in Ireland from all countries bar Northern Ireland for 14 days remains. This, together with the need for continued social distancing, unfortunately makes the running of a sailing race series with participants from several countries untenable. Regretfully the executive committee of the SCSC has therefore decided to cancel the 2020 sailing fortnight.

I realise this will be disappointing, particularly for those members in Ireland for whom travel to Castletownshend will now be possible. However organisation of race officer teams, safety boat issues, restrictions affecting meetings, gatherings and sailing crews would I fear present more difficulties than enjoyment and the negatives appear to outweigh the positives for this year. I am sure this is the right decision.

Several families are however hoping to be in Castletownshend over the summer and I am sure there will be opportunities for recreational sailing in a more informal capacity, particularly for youngsters who have already had a number of valuable activities cancelled in the last few months. Any members that are around will be more than welcome to join in, with of course the appropriate social distancing caveats that we are all getting used to. No doubt communication nearer to the time via private Whatsapp chats will be invaluable*

It is quite possible that by 20th July the requirement for self-isolation after arrival in Ireland for 14 days will be lifted, possibly through the testing of everyone for coronavirus on entry to the country as recently mentioned in the Irish press, but this is by no means certain. There is yet no information regarding this on the gov.ie website and I would encourage everyone to review this before making any travel plans.

Looking forward to 2021 it is anticipated that the sailing programme will commence with an all-comers race on Sunday 1st August with the pre-race meeting that evening and mini and multiclass championships commencing Monday 2nd August, the AGM being on Thursday 12th August 2021. Full racing programme to follow but save the dates in your diary. I believe the weather forecast for next summer is looking excellent and there will never be a better opportunity to challenge the Honourable Member for Broadland for the championship cup!

Clearly with no racing in 2020 all SCSC members this year will be non-sailing members the sub for which is 10 Euros per person. The Club does have some funds in the bank but with continued expenses (predominately insurance for cups, safety boat and indemnity) we do require this income to maintain our position. Please find the details of the club bank account below, can I ask members to pay their family’s subs by BACS (details of account below) prior to August so that the Hon. Treasurer can draw up the accounts for the year.

Yours Sincerely,
Seán Cochrane, Commodore SCSC
South Cork Sailing Club

BIC: BOFIIE2DXXX
IBAN: IE09BOFI90295229000039
Address: Bank of Ireland, Market St., Skibbereen, Co Cork. Eir code P81 K261

* From Mark: For those who do make it to CT, please try to keep off the main SCSC group chat. This will minimise noise and also the inevitable jealousy from those who cannot make it ;-)

A Message from the Commodore – May 11th 2020

11th May 2020

Dear SCSC Members,

Clearly we are experiencing unprecedented times.

As I am sure you are all aware, it is very unlikely the SCSC sailing fortnight will go ahead as planned this year. Although recreational sailing is likely to be one of the first sports to resume after lock down competitive sailing will be hindered by difficulties managing races with respect to maintaining social distancing in race officer teams, safety boat procedures and social distancing within boats unless crews are restricted to family units. It is also unlikely that over 70’s would be allowed to compete given current shielding/cocooning restrictions.

The major impediment however will be travel restrictions. The Irish Government has been very clear with its advice published on 8th May:
‘You will need to self-isolate for 14 days if you arrive in Ireland from any other country. This includes Irish citizens coming home. Self-isolation means staying indoors and completely avoiding contact with other people.

Moreover the roadmap for easing COVID-19 restrictions limits movement within Ireland until phase 4 (anticipated to be 20th July) when it is planned that ‘you will be able to travel outside your region and beyond the 20 kilometre restriction in imposed in phase 3’.

Also in phase 4, ‘small social (non-family) gatherings will be allowed but are to be limited to a maximum number of participants for a period of time where social distancing can be maintained; and competitive sports can recommence but only where limitations are placed on the numbers of spectators and where social distancing can be maintained.

Restrictions are further lifted in phase 5 (anticipated to be 10th August) including social gatherings when ‘some large social (non-family) gatherings can take place – these will also be restricted.’ However, still in phase 5, it is planned to ‘continue to restrict movement of all who are in 14 days self isolation’ which currently would also include all those travelling from abroad until this specific requirement is lifted (no date given yet).

The above dates are ‘an indication of what might happen if everything goes well with restricting the spread of COVID-19 in Ireland’ and are subject to change. They are likely to represent the best-case scenario.

Further to consider is the fear, particularly within small village communities in tourist destinations, of non-residents bringing in coronavirus from outside and the effect this tension exerts on relations between visitors (including second homers and extended family) and residents. We are seeing this here in the South West of England and it is also a factor in West Cork.

The executive committee of the SCSC met yesterday to discuss what options we have with regard to the 2020 sailing fortnight. We agreed that it is more than likely that we will need to cancel the entire sailing and social programme but that we will hold off making a final decision until 6 weeks prior to the planned start of the race programme, that is decision by Sunday 14th June 2020.

The precise future timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult to predict accurately but as time goes by facts become clearer and actions necessary to keep individuals and communities’ safe, as well as people’s attitudes, evolve.

In the meantime we continue to follow the advice of the Irish Government and if you wish to read this for yourself I will post the relevant links here:

https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/e885b2-covid-19-coronavirus-travel-advice/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/e885b2-covid-19-coronavirus-travel-advice/

https://www.gov.ie/en/news/58bc8b-taoiseach-announces-roadmap-for-reopening-society-and-business-and-u/https://www.gov.ie/en/news/58bc8b-taoiseach-announces-roadmap-for-reopening-society-and-business-and-u/

Yours Sincerely

Seán Cochrane
Commodore SCSC

Karen Horgan – Glandore Harbour Yacht Club

The South Cork Sailing Club extends our condolences to our neighbours at the Glandore Harbour Yacht Club.

It’s with a heavy heart that we note that Karen Horgan , the commodore of Glandore HYC 2016-2017, has passed away.

From Mike Toogood, SCSC Racing Secretary:

“She was a lovely lady who was helpful to our Club with advice and contacts in helping to establish our relations with Glandore and our young safety coxswains and young sailing instructors in recent years.

She will be greatly missed by the sailing community.”


Emma Horler politely requests your support


Support Emma here: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Emmahorler

SCSC Member and past club champion Emma Horler is dusting off her running shoes and entering the 2020 London Marathon. And she has a very particular reason…

In November 2017 my sister Alex was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. She is an inspiration to us all about how to cheerfully and stoically endure (physically and mentally) all the treatment, in such a way that she is currently managing to live a reasonably normal life and keeps incredibly busy looking after her large family. Alex is receiving regular chemotherapy and has had radiotherapy too.Emma Horler

I therefore feel that if she can cope with all the treatment then I should try and raise money for the much needed research and support for this horrid disease. I have been lucky enough to get a ballot place in the Marathon and am dusting off my running shoes once again. It’s 11 years since the last one so it’s going to be tough and training has already begun. I have forgotten how cold and wet it will be and how long 26 miles is!

Pancreatic cancer is a tough one but we’re taking it on.

It is tough to diagnose, tough to treat, tough to research and tough to survive.

For too long this disease has been sidelined. We want to make sure that everyone affected by it gets all the help they need.

We are supporting those affected by the disease, investing in ground breaking research, lobbying for greater recognition of pancreatic cancer and being a voice for everyone involved in the fight.

Together we are taking on pancreatic cancer.

Through Virgin Money Giving, you can sponsor me and donations will be quickly processed and passed to Pancreatic Cancer UK.

Virgin Money Giving is a not for profit organisation and will claim gift aid on a charity’s behalf where the donor is eligible for this.

I really appreciate all your support and thank you for any donations.

Support Emma here: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Emmahorler


Colm Buckley

SCSC is sorry to announce the passing of Colm Buckley. Current member Peter Buckley announced his father’s death after a long illness.

Colm will be remembered as a long-time and active member of the club. He contributed in many ways. Notably, club lore has it that it was he who suggested the “Cadets in the morning, Championship in the afternoon” sailing schedule we currently follow.

SCSC send condolences and best wishes to the Buckley Family.

Castletownshend Rowing Club off to World Championships in Hong Kong

Castletownshend Rowing Club members Eimear Walsh and Ella Cialis

Dear Fellow Members,

Our SCSC Summer of 2019 seems a bit of a distant memory now, however I’d like to share some news about our fellow water enthusiasts in CT who are making Big Waves ….

From West Cork to Hong Kong – Castletownshend Rowing Club members Eimear Walsh and Ella Cialis will be representing Castletowshend Rowing Club and Ireland in the woman’s double scull (CW2X) in the World Rowing Costal Championships in Hong Kong this November. They qualified after winning National Championship titles in Antrim last month and after a great season with podium finishes at all events throughout the year.

We are very proud of Eimear and Ella’s achievements and wish them the best of luck at the Worlds. As this is largely self funded, If you are able to offer any support for these two young ladies, any messages and / or small donations would be hugely appreciated and of great encouragement and help for them. Thank you.

Emma Bunting

https://www.gofundme.com/f/1rjq0rzm1c

SCSC 2019 – Races abandoned: Mahony and Wallis Cups – Sunday August 4


Mahony and Wallis cup races had to be abandoned this afternoon due to a persistent squall.
Looking at the forecast there is a possibility of re-running Monday morning.
We will discuss at a pre-race meeting Monday morning.
We will also discuss the schedule for the next few days.
All interested meet at Coastguards strand 10 am Monday August 5

SCSC 2019 – Recall Letters

SCSC 2019 Championship Recall Letters
Boat NameHelm NameRecall Letter
AiofeJerome MayhewA
BlanquetteJan PanmanB
Ffamily AffairDerek BuntingC
Lady P3Ben ThompsonD
LillibetteNiamh StrathernE
Mach FfiveGerry MacNultyF
My Ffair LadyEmma BuntingG
Peut EtreMichael ToogoodH
RocketteAdrian MastersonI
SagetteRui FerreiraJ
ScairbhinTom CochraneL
SiolaSean CochraneM

10 days or fewer to go – Please register your boat(s)

SCSC Register Your Boat(s)
With the sailing fortnight less than two weeks away, it’s time to register your boat(s).

Getting this done sooner rather than later will help move things along at the foregathering meeting.

Especially with new Club Officers in the mix.

Please register online here: http://southcorksailingclub.com/boat-and-crew-submission/

Or, if you’d rather not fill in the online form, you can download and print a version here:
http://southcorksailingclub.com/scsc-dowloadable-and-printable-form-for-pre-race-meeting-2019/

Please note new dues for 2019:
Multi-Class Boats €40 ||| Adult Helm €35 ||| Adult Crew €25 ||| Mini-Class Boats €20 ||| Cadet Helm €17 ||| Cadet Crew €10 ||| Any 3 boats €70 ||| Non sailing members €25 ||| Non sailing cadets €10 ||| Members not here this year €15

If you have trouble with anything here, please email:
“mark AT southcorksailingclub DOT com”

SCSC Notice of Race 2019


Online boat registration:
http://southcorksailingclub.com/boat-and-crew-submission/


Programme/Schedule of Races
Racing will take place on the dates and times shown below, but remain subject to confirmation at the foregathering meeting on Sunday 28th July 18.00 Boathouse Western pier

SCSC Sailing Instructions 2019 rtf

Download Sailing Instructions 2019 rtf here
OR
View a page with the Sailing Instructions here

Championship series
Monday 29th July to Friday 2nd August afternoon racing (with option to sail Saturday 3rd August pm if 4 or fewer races completed)- a race series for suitable boats and their helms and crews to include Ettes, Wayfarers, YW Dayboat, Lasers, Flying Fifteens, others to consult with Racing Secretaries. Maximum 5 races, 4 to count. A pre-race meeting to be held daily at 14.00 adjacent Drishane boathouse wall

Cadet series
Monday 29th July to Friday 2nd August a series of morning races for suitable boats Cadets should be under the age of 16 and not also helming in the championship series. Suitable classes include Optimists, Picos, Toppers. Others to consult with Racing Secretaries. Format to be decided at foregathering meeting depending on entries. A pre-race meeting to be held daily at 10.00 adjacent Drishane boathouse wall

Important
Pre-race meeting will be held for class representatives. All participants welcome, helmsman only to vote. Meeting will assess conditions, forecast and all other relevant Health & Safety considerations. Course to be posted on noticeboard opposite Mall House immediately following and publicised on Whats App group.
Sunday 28th July All-comers Race (14.00 meeting 15.15 start)

Monday 29th July
am Cadets 10.00 meeting 11.00 start
pm Championship 14.00 meeting 15.15 start

Tuesday 30th July
am Cadets 10.00 meeting 11.00 start
pm Championship 14.00 meeting 15.00 start
eve Cadet BBQ (fancy dress letter T)

Wednesday 31st July
am Cadets 10.00 meeting 11.00 start
pm Championship 14.00 meeting 15.00 start

Thursday 1st August
am Cadets 10.00 meeting 11.00 start
pm Championship 14.00 meeting 15.00 start

Friday 2nd August
am Cadets 10.00 meeting 11.00 start
pm Championship 14.00 meeting 15.00 start

eve Club Dinner

Saturday 3rd August
Rest day (if sailing programme on course)
am and/or pm racing if delays due to previous cancellations

Sunday 4th August
pm Mahony cup 15.00, 2nd All-comers 15.10

Monday 5th August-Thursday 8th August, to be decided but priorities:
Novice cup and second series concurrently (cannot win both) 2 or 3 short races Monday am/pm
Ocean/Glandore Race (Tuesday or Wednesday weather dependent
Single handed (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday am) 2 or 3 short races
Treasure Hunt, Fuchsia
Thursday 8th August 18.00 AGM at Boathouse Western pier and prize giving, drinks afterwards in Mary Anns Bar

Sailing Instructions.
Racing will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS), the prescriptions of the ISAF and SCSC local rules. Copies of the SCSC rules can be obtained from the commodore.

Conditions of Entry.
Rule 4 of the racing rules of sailing states: “The responsibility for a boat’s decision to participate in a race or to continue racing is hers alone.” By completing this entry form the entrant is agreeing to all the Terms and Conditions set out in the Sailing Instructions including but not limited to the following;
Sailing is by its nature an unpredictable sport and therefore involves an element of risk. By taking part in the races and other activities (“the event”) organised by the South Cork Sailing Club, each competitor agrees and acknowledges that:
a. They are aware of the inherent element of risk involved in the sport and accept responsibility for the exposure of themselves, their crew and their boat to such inherent risk whilst taking part in the event;
b. They are responsible for the safety of themselves, their crew, their boat and their other property whether afloat or ashore;
c. They accept responsibility for any injury, damage or loss to the extent caused by their own actions or omissions;
d. Their boat is in good order, equipped to sail in the event and they are fit to participate;
e. The provision of a race management team, patrol boats, umpires and other officials and volunteers by the organiser does not relieve them of their own responsibilities;
f. The provision of safety/patrol boat cover is limited to such assistance, particularly in extreme weather conditions, as can be practically provided in the circumstances;
g. It is their responsibility to familiarise themselves with any risks specific to this venue or this event drawn to their attention in any rules and information produced for the venue or event and to attend any safety briefing held for the event; and
h. Their boat is adequately insured, with cover of at least Euro 2 million against third party claims.

Entry Fees for SCSC sailing fortnight 2019

Multi-Class Boats €40	Adult Helm €35			Cadet Helm €17
Mini-Class Boats €20	Adult Crew €25			Cadet Crew €10
Any 3 boats €70		Non sailing members €25
Non sailing cadets €10	Members not here this year €15


Oyster Farm Proposed for Castlehaven Bay – Make Your Voice Heard Before April 19th

map of proposed oyster beds castletownshend bay co cork ireland
News arrives of an application (filed in 2016) for an aquaculture license for “Castletownshend Bay”.

The period for public comment expires April 19th 2019, so if you wish to express your opinion for or against the proposal, now is the time. See below for the address, the formal applications and other resources.

Here are brief details of the proposal:
What: Oyster farming. From seed or half-grown to full grown. Bags on frames in the inter-tidal section of the bay (so, covered at high tide, uncovered at low tide). To be tended by tractors.
Where: Off The League, south towards Reen Pier (see the map above)
How big: 3 hectares (about 3 rugby pitches)
Who: AG Oysters, France

The address to write to is:
(For the attention of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine)
Department of Agriculture, Food and The Marine
Aquaculture and Foreshore Management Division
National Seafood Centre
Clonakilty Co. Cork P85 TX47

Recommended email address for your comments: APC@agriculture.gov.ie (clicking this link will automatically open your email client and insert a subject line with the application number)

Contact form for DAFM Choose the “Sea Fisheries” category and then the “Aquaculture Licensing Section” sub-category. (Application number 250219)
Contact page for DAFM (Application number 250219)

Here is a template for a letter of objection, kindly provided by the Castletownshend Rowing Club. You may wish to change it in ways which better express your own opinions.
Objection to Oyster Farm (Template) (RTF)
Objection to Oyster Farm (Template) (DOC)

The formal application by AG Oysters:
T05605AApplic250219-oysters-castlehaven

The formal statement of environmental impact (including a passing reference to sewage):
Castlehaven Bay Natura Screening for Aquaculture 250219 (PDF)

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