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MBSC News 2011                                         Click here for MBSC News 2010       Click here for MBSC News 2009

MBSC Christmas race - St. Stephen's Day

Six boats competed in the annual MBSC Christmas Race on St Stephens Day. Four Lasers and two 505s launched into a breesy 20 knots+ South south westerly for two windward leeward races.

Peter Scannel in his 505 crewed by Charles Dwyer took line honours in both races, but Ronan Kenneally in his Laser won the event on handicap.

A good crowed gathered in the Club afterwards for the Prizegiving and some light refreshments. Congratulations to Ronan and well done on filling the Cup.

Click here for results.

Christmas table quiz

Friday 2nd December, 21:00. Table of 4 €20:00. Contact Alan on 087 8252855 to book table.

MBSC Dinghy League Results 2011

Class II results for 2011

Class I results for 2011

World Student Yachting World Cup - Judy O'Brien on CIT team

CIT’s Sailing Team departed on Wednesday, 19th October, to represent Ireland at the 31st Student Yachting World Cup. The regatta, which takes place in Brittany from October 22nd to 30th, will see CIT compete to regain the title they first won in 2008. CIT were victorious at the Student Yachting Nationals in October 2010 which earned them the right to represent Ireland at the World’s.

The team consists of Skipper George Kenefick, Joe Bruen, Donagh Good, Kevin Goulding, Maria Connolly, Gemma Twohig, Judy O’Brien and Aidan Mc Laverty.

See sywoc.org/ and www.cit.ie/currentnews

MBSC LAYING UP SUPPER 2011

Friday November 4th is the date, and Monkstown Golf Club the venue, with a reduced ticket price of €35 per ticket in light of the current economic climate. Gathering from 19:30 hrs at the Golf Club (the MBSC bar will not open on Laying Up evening). A full bar extension to 01:30hrs has been secured, and we will have live music also.

Get your tickets early to avoid disappointment. It will not be possible to fulfil requests for tickets after Sunday October 29th. We have 110 places only on a first come-first served basis – and we ask that PLEASE – if you are going to attend, get your tickets early to assist the organisers, who are giving of their time voluntarily.

October Class I & Class II Dingy Leagues

Next Saturday (22nd) is the last saturday of the season. We will have the October League prizegiving in the Club at 18.00 for both Classes plus Seasons prizegiving for Class II, followed by BBQ and some light refreshments. Class I seasons prizes will be presented at the Laying-Up Supper on the 4th November.

Our caretaker Club Manager Dion Barrett has very kindly (in Alan Fluery's abscence) agreed to ensure we have plenty of meat for the Bar B. We would be delighted if any of the ladies or gents would like to bring along a salad to accompany the delicious burgers.

Ocean Racing Demo with Jason McLeod

Jason McLeod is a veteran of the British Steel Challenge and Fastnet Races. He has some amazing photos and stories to tell of the renowned Admiral's Cup race, and also of sailing around the world via the three great capes.

Jason will visit the club on Friday October 14th for a 20:00hrs FREE demo and slideshow in the Cadet room, and will join us for refeshments and any questions in the bar afterwards.

All welcome! Click here for full details.

October Class I & Class II Dingy Leagues

Click here for results to date.

October Class I & Class II Dingy Leagues

All Sailors

The October Class I & Class II Dingy Leagues will commence this Saturday 1st October, First Gun 14.30.

We will have a boat start and hopefully weather permitting get two races in. Briefing on the Sanquay at 14.00. Please be rigged and ready to go before the Briefing as you will need to launch and go to sea immediately after the Briefing.

Any parents with RIBs may wish to launch and provide back up to rescue.

Looking forward to seeing you on the water."

Click here for entry form - Return to Monkstown Bay Sailing Club before Saturday 1st October.

All Dinghy sailors,

The September Class I and Class II Dingy League is yet to get some racing in due to the changeable Irish weather.

The first Saturday (3rd) was abandoned because of a lack of wind - the fleets were unable to make the weather mark against the ebb tide. And last Saturday (10th) was blown out with 24 knots gusting over Monkstown Bay.

To facilitate the rugby enthusiasts among us we have postponed the First Gun next saturday to 12.15. This should give you all ample time to celebrate Ireland's win against Australia and make it to the Sandquay and rig.

Sailing news

All sailors,

1) This Tuesday August 30th is the final racing of the evening Dingy Leagues for this season. Congratulations to all those who got out on the water this summer. Hopefully we will see you all on the water for September and October. Summer league results will be posted on the MBSC website next week

2) September Class I and Class II racing will commence next Saturday morning, First Gun @ 10.30. There will be 2 races each Saturday - 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th for each Class. We will have boat starts, with sailing instructions on the Sandquay at 10.00.

3) The October League will be run on Saturday afternoons with First Gun @ 14.30. It will be for the first four Saturdays in October 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd.

We look forward to seeing you all on the water.

Club bar opening times - August

The club bar will be open on bank holiday Monday from 17:00 - 21:00.

The bar will be open for the month of august each weekend Friday - Sunday from 17:00.

The bar will closed on Thursdays until 25th.

Sandy O'Brien wins Coughlan trophy

Well done to Sandy, who won and filled the Coughlan Cup for dinghies last Thursday (July 23rd).

Click here for full results.

All Dingy sailors - Coughlan Trophy - Thurs July 21

The mixed dinghy Coughlan Trophy is on this Thursday 21st for all Class I & Class II dinghies.
This is an all in start, First Gun 19.00. Prize giving on the Sandquay immediately after sailing.

Hennessy Cup - Saturday 23rd July

With HW at 11:19hrs and ebbing until 17:56 hrs, the Hennessy Cup will take place for the first time this Saturday, in memory of Charlie Hennessy, who gave much to the worlds of sailing, theatre, cinema, the arts, and to the legal profession.

Briefing on the Sandquay at 14:00hrs, FG 15:00hrs, BBQ and refreshments 17:00hrs onwards. Please spread the word to any acquaintances of Charlie's who may not be on this circulation. And once again, a plate of tapas per couple to accompany the burgers etc., would go a long way to making it a memorable day and evening!! More details here.

Thursday racing

35 boats in the bay racing last Thursday!!  6 Cruisers, 18 Class 1 and 11 Class 2 ! A nice turnout last week - thanks to Jelly Baby and Kevin for doing the honours (Jelly Baby will now be west until the end of August).

A long course was set for the cruisers and the fleet battled a strong ebb tide on a beat upriver, resulting in three boats retiring, and only Don crossing the line by 2100hrs. Voyager 1 and Sally managed to finish after 2100hrs and the prizes went in the order of finishing. There are two Thursdays left in the Vagabond Overseas series, tomorrow (21st) and next week.

MBSC At Home - Saturday July 9 - Dinghy Results

27 mixed dingies took to the waters of Monkstown Bay for the annual MBSC At Home. It was difficult for OD Bryan Hassett to set a course in a falling tide and light, variable, thundery conditions. Apologies must go to Class I who did not get a true beat from Coleen to a laid mark in Raffeen Creek.

The regatta was a great reflection of how strong a family club MBSC actually is, with many of the prize-winning boats being helmed and crewed by members of the same family.

Class I Winners
505s                      1st     Charles & Jean McCarthy
                               2nd    Mike & Sandy O'Brien
                               3rd      Mikey O'Brien & Josh Barrett
Laser Full Rig     1st      Tony Bruen

Class II Winners
Laser Pico (incorporating the Pico Munsters)
                              1st    Jack & Will Fielding
                              2nd    Stephen & Anne O'Shea
                              3rd    Mogan & Emma Walsh
Laser Radial      1st    Anthony O'Shea
Laser 4.7            1st    Shane Murphy
RSFeva               1st    Luke Fehily & Shane Dunlea 
Optimists           1st    Johnny Durcan
                             2nd    Adam Hallissey
                             3rd    Morgan Hegarty

Well done to everybody who took to the water.
Many thanks to the mark layers and rescue (the usual suspects).
Thanks to Colin Bradley for taking so many photos, which will be up on the website shortly.
Thank you to Bryan Hassett for doing OD/OD Assist and of course for very kindly allowing his motor launch to be used as OD boat.

The next big event for dingies is the Cobh Peoples Regatta the second weekend in August (13th & 14th) and then the RCYC At Home on the last weekend in August (27th & 28th).

MBSC At Home - Saturday July 9 - Cruiser Results

1st   Lady T        2nd    Objection!        3rd  Mo Ghuile Mear

Click here for full results.

MBSC At Home - Saturday July 9 - Dinghy Notice of Race

 

CLASS FIRST GUN
Albacore MOOG Trophy 15.00
Laser Pico (incorporating the Pico Munsters) 14.30
Laser Full Rig 15.05
Laser 4.7 & RSFeva 15.15
505 15.30
Optimists 16.00 
National 18's pursuit race from Crosshaven 14.30
Any other Class with 3 or more boats will be given their own start. Otherwise they will have all-in Class I & Class II starts.

BBQ in Club at 17.30 followed by prize giving.

Prizes for all classes in the At Home, plus 1st in Class I and 1st in Class II at last weekend's Club Picnic Pursuit Race.

MBSC At Home - Saturday July 9 - Cruiser racing arrangements

Monkstown marina will be available for boats to moor after finishing, courtesy of Monkstown Bay Marina Company. MBSC will provide ribs to transfer crews ashore and return them later. Boats intending to use the marina must e-mail Mick Mulcahy at mickvoyager1@gmail.com, by request of marina owners.

MBSC club house at de Vesci Place will be open with refreshments available.  

Winners of MBSC trophies last year are asked to return them for Saturday’s racing.

MBSC contacts:                                                                       
MBSC Cruiser Class Captain -  Mick Mulcahy 087 2663120       
MBSC Results Administrator – Kevin Murray  087 7403897

RSFeva Munster Championships

A fantastic weekend of dinghy racing was held in Monkstown Bay the weekend of 25/26 June when MBSC was host to the RSFeva Munsters. 18 boats competed, with sailors from Howth, Blessington, RIYC, RStGYC, RCYC, and CSC. The standard was superb and the OD, our own John Crotty, set great courses in challanging breezes, particulary on Saturday.

Congratulations go to Grattan Roberts and crew James McCarthy who won the overall event. The next significant event for the RSFeva is the Nationals in RCYC in mid August.

Click here for results. Thank You list.

RSFeva Munster Championships

MBSC will host the RSFeva Munsters on the weekend of 25/26 June. Registration: Friday evening 19.00 to 20.00, Saturday morning 09.00 to 10.00. Briefing 10.30 Saturday 25th.

Notice of Race       Entry Form       Sailling Instructions

All Aboard That Floats

Next Saturday May 28th, all club members, friends and families are invited to the city Marina for our annual club outing to Cork—"All Aboard All That Floats". This event is designed to encourage all club boats to partake in a gathering and upriver rally, with the city Marina reserved and at our disposal for the afternoon. The club will provide crash boat facilities for dinghies,

With the tide flooding until 15:16hrs, I propose we gather at the sand quay from midday and get on the water en masse. I feel it is important to demonstrate how vibrant and enthusiastic a club we have and would encourage all to partake in this event if possible. The cruiser class will provide tows downriver and will host a BBQ at the club from 19:00hrs, directly after the Munster rugby match. Looking forward to seeing you on the water next weekend! 

John O' Driscoll, Commodore

Blessing of the boats

The  Traditional Blessing of Boats will be held in Passage West on Sunday at 3pm. There are some other events going on at Toureen that day to celebrate 100th Anniversary of the shooting of a local fisherman.

May Tuesday leagues begin in earnest

The May Tuesday league began in earnest on May 3rd, in a blustery cold 14 to 18 knot south easterly. A phone call between the OOD and the Sailing Secretary at 18.10 ended with a decision not to sail given the conditions. But three experienced Laser sailors appeared on the Sanquay and were very keen to get on the water and start competing for trophy's.

Results:

1st Place   Laser Sail #  54297 John Moynihan
DNF           Laser Sail # 173070 Colm Killeen    Retired
DNS           Laser Sail # 81891 Vince Cassidy   Retired

As the flags were being lowered and put away in the hut 'til Thursday, Johnny Wallace arrived with his beautiful Albacore in tow, ably assisted by Conor Kelly. Johnny will make the FG on Thursday evening, as the committee hope all the club's dingy sailors will.

May league (dinghys)

Dinghy racing for the season will be on Tuesdays & Thursdays. May league starts for Class I and Class II dinghies on Tuesday May 3rd - FG 19.00 - OOD Ciaran McSweeny. Sandquay start; course to be decided by the OOD each evening.

Many Class I dinghy sailors have expressed an interest in moving from Thursday to Friday, so we will explore this - the idea is to monitor numbers on Thursdays and survey preferences as the season progresses.

May league (cruisers)

Cruiser league racing startsThursday May 5th.

       "Like mighty eagle soaring light, O'er antelopes on Alpine height.
        The anchor heaves, the ship swings free,  The sails swell full. To sea, to sea!"
         Thomas Lovell Beddoes

Tony Canny Memorial event

This is being moved to the Bank Holiday Sunday 5th June. It will take a gathering format, as Tony was a great "rafter upper" and one to enjoy the craic to be had anchored off a beach - if some would like to race to the gathering venue in Tony’s honour, we will organize that too.

It would be nice to gather ashore after a nice day on the hook to make the trophy presentation, be that a marina or the club for a BBQ and craic. Otherwise, all ashore at Ringabella for a campfire and BBQ there.

MBSC Optimist Open Sessions

The MBSC Optimist open sessions are re-commencing on Sunday 17th April and will run for 9 weeks (excluding Easter Sunday) until June 19th. The sessions are open to children between the ages of 7 and 13 years. They are very “fun focused” and have proven to be a gentle way for kids to get involved in sailing while also acing as a stepping stone to the ISA level 1 course.

Places are limited so we advise you to book your child’s place early. The cost per session is €8 per child for paid-up members and €10 per child for non-members.  

The group will be divided into Beginners, Intermediate, and Experienced. Richie Harrington and Maeve Bradley will be coaching again this year after a very successful Autumn 2010 league. Briefing on the Sand Quay at 10 am each Sunday; de-briefing at 12.30 pm.

Please complete this form and return it as soon as possible to: Ruth Mc Sweeney, 2 Marine Villas, Monkstown, Co Cork (086 2698324), along with a copy of your insurance certificate if you are a boat owner.

A NIGHT AT THE RACES

Thanks to all who attended the race night, and to our sponsors and supporters on the night. A special thanks for the Bosun who supplied delicious food at the interval, and to all who gave prizes, volunteered for the Tote, and all who were involved in the set up of facilities for the evening!

Pilotage & Meteorology evening

Once again Yachtmaster Instructor Eddie English visits MBSC for an educational evening.

Learn about Pilotage, the Principles of Weather, High and Low Pressure Weather Systems, Clouds, Frontal systems, Synoptic Charts, Beaufort Scale, Sources of Forecasts,  Met. Terms, Land & Sea Breezes, Fog, Making Observations and more!  

19:30 hrs sharp Wednesday 9th March for a 2 hour tutorial. Great value at €5 adm. Accompanied juniors free. All welcome! 

MBSC Junior Training Courses - Applications now being Accepted

MBSC run a sailing course each year, over a three week period in June/July. The course caters for sailors ranging in age from eight to eighteen and provides a variety of ISA Certified Levels to suit particular ages and sailing ability. In 2011 the courses run from Monday 27th June to Friday 15th July.

Applications are now due. Please return completed form and deposit as soon as possible.

Click here for general information. Click here for application form.

IMPORTANT MEETING Tuesday 1st Feb - Arkady Feeds Grain Store

IMPORTANT MEETING TUESDAY NEXT 2000 HOURS - Brian McCutcheon, director of McCutcheon Mulcahy, Chartered Planning Consultants, acting on behalf of Arkady Feeds, will give a presentation outlining their planning application to construct a 9000 square metre bulk grain store.

The store, and more particularly, the method of unloading the material from the ships could result in excess loose grain and animal feed being blown on to members boats and property. The final day for submitting an objection/observation for this planning application is next Friday, February 4. PLEASE ATTEND THIS PRESENTATION. Yours sincerely, Joe Burns.

Table Quiz - Fri Feb 4th.

Usual admission of €20 per table of 4 applies. Please reserve your table with Alan Fleury at 087-8252855 or at the club bar.

Congratulations Sandy!

Congratulations to our top sailor Sandy Rimmington, our Clubman off the Year, who heads abroad next week to take part in the inaugural "Sailing Arabia", and will be racing on GAC Team Pindar with Abu Dhabai Ocean Racing. This sees an MBSC member in the "Formula 1" of racing! Click here for further information and follow the race on facebook here.

Splicing Evening with master rigger Harry Lewis - postponed to March 4th

On Friday 4TH March at 20:00 hrs in the Cadet room. Adm €5 with Juniors welcome (8/9 yrs + ideally) (accompanied juniors free adm). Please confirm places with Mick Mulcahy  mickvoyager1@gmail.com.

Harry will cover Braiding Splice, Eye Splice, Rope to Wire Splice and many more, and will demonstrate tools needed also. This should interest all classes in the club, even juniors, as lifetime skills will be learned for rigging boats of all sizes.

Cruiser Vice Captain Investiture Night

One of the biggest nights in the Cruiser Class Calender - our 007 themed Black and White night (dress as formally as possible). It's the Vice Captain's Investiture Night on Friday February 11th, which will be a refined evening, bearing none of the hallmarks of Mick's inauguration last year. This evening will require the usual plate of tapas to gain admission. We are hoping for a large attendance folks.

We guarantee John will be. . . . Shaken not Stirred!

A NIGHT AT THE RACES

VENUE:               MBSC RACETRACK (aka The Clubhouse)
DATE:                  Friday – 25th February, 2011
TIME:                   8 p.m. sharp

Horses for sale NOW - €10 each.

Please register and pay for your horse at the bar in the clubhouse BEFORE THE NIGHT as no horses will be available to purchase at the racetrack on the night (only lame ones!!!!!).

We will be printing our race cards about a week before and would need to have peoples details before this date. Horses are available at €10 in the club house or phone Alan on: 087 8252855.

This is our main fund-raising event for 2011, so we would ask all members and friends to give it your full support AND MONEY to ensure a great night is had by all.  As we intend to have a draw on the night, all contributions will be gratefully received.  Please give to Alan or leave behind the bar.

The races have been generously sponsored by the following:  

Passage planning evening with Eddie English

Thursday January 20th. The presentation will commence at 19:30 sharp and finish around 21:45. It will cover:

Cruiser Class Vice Captain’s Chilli Night - Friday January 21st

John has been stocking up on the 17 ingredients that make up his renowned Chilli Con Carne, so bring a hunger and a thirst on Fri 21st .. the more the merrier . . all welcome . . bring a guest if you like, sign them in and introduce them to the club.

Please let Mick Mulcahy know if you plan attending so that we have the sufficient supplies to cater for everybody.

[Huge thanks to John and Oona for last Friday's highly enjoyable Chilli Night. Great effort was put into what will hopefully be an annual social event. Thanks guys!]