ISA Mitsubishi Motors Youth National Championships 2012
FANTASTIC EARLY ENTRY DRAW
We have 2 Tickets to give away to the WESTLIFE CONCERT, CROKE PARK 22 JUNE
All Entries into this year's ISA Mitsubishi Youth Nationals received by Friday 16th March will be in with a chance.
Draw will take place at the final prizegiving on Sunday 15th April so ENTER ONLINE NOW!
All Systems go for ISA Mitsubishi Youth National Championships 2012
• 400 sailors to compete for opportunity to represent Ireland internationally in 2012
• Test event for organisers of the ISAF Youth World Championships to be held in Dun Laoghaire 12-21 July 2012
• Youth teams from Great Britain, New Zealand, Mexico, Japan and Canada expected to travel to the ISA Mitsubishi Nationals in preparation for the ISAF Worlds in July
In April (12th-15th) over 400 sailors will compete in Dublin Bay in seven different classes (Laser Radial, Laser 4.7, 420, Feva, Topper, 29er and Optimist). For youth sailors, this event is the most important in the annual calendar as it is the decider for the top Irish sailors to compete internationally during 2012 and is the pathway for future Olympic sailors. Not only will the ISA Mitsubishi Youth Nationals be an important event for youth sailors it is also a major milestone for the organisers of the ISAF Youth Worlds 2012 as it offers them the opportunity to finalise the logistics of managing such a large event incorporating three clubs, three race courses and hundreds of volunteers.
‘We are in the final planning stage for the ISAF Youth Worlds so it is a great opportunity for the organising committee and the hundreds of committed volunteers to test drive systems during the ISA Mitsubishi Youth Nationals just three months in advance of the youth worlds which is the considered the youth Olympics in the sailing world’ stated Event Chairman Brian Craig. In excess of 350 sailors and windsurfing champions from over 60 nations will participate in July 2012. The granting of this prestigious sailing event to Ireland is a major boost to the sport and secures Ireland’s position as an ideal location for hosting world class sailing events. It also establishes Dun Laoghaire as one of the prime major racing locations in the world, capable of running multiple classes and courses to the highest international standard. ‘The ISA Mitsubishi Motors Youth Nationals is a significant event on the racing calendar. It involves young sailors from all of the ‘Olympic Pathway’ classes, some of whom are competing for places on the team that will represent Ireland in the ISAF Youth Worlds which will be held in Ireland for the first time in July. The ISA Mitsubishi Nationals are even more important for young Irish sailors this year as they will be sailing alongside some of the best youth teams in the world preparing for July’ commented ISA Chief Executive Harry Hermon.
Mitsubishi Motors have been a proud supporter of junior sailing in Ireland for the last 8 years. In recent years Ireland has had successes at youth level with winner of the girls Laser World Championships, a top 10 at the 2010 ISAF Youth Worlds and wins at the British National Optimist Championships. Mitsubishi Motors have played an important role in these successes by sponsoring the Youth Nationals.
Four hundred sailors from around the country are expected to compete for national youth and junior pathway titles and the Mitsubishi coaching grant during the event. As this will be a test event for the ISAF Youth Worlds, teams from other countries such as Great Britain, New Zealand, Mexico, Japan and Canada have expressed an interest in participating. It is recommended that sailors register early for this event at http://www.dublinbay2012.com
For further information please contact:
Rachel Solon
ISA Communications Officer
Rachel@sailing.ie
0035 87 6245326
Dun Laoghaire Harbour
Dún Laoghaire : Population 2005: 126,614
Dún Laoghaire is the Irish language (Gaelic) name for the town and port, pronounced phonetically as " Doon Layer-eh ", but it is more often pronounced in its English form as "Dún Leary".
From the mountains to the sea, Dun Laoghaire really is a town for all seasons. For many visitors, their first contact with Ireland is the beautiful coastline as they enter Dun Laoghaire, with its spectacular man-made harbour, richness of historic Yacht Clubs and beautiful town.
Within the harbour there are 4 magnificiant Waterfront Yacht Clubs and a state 5 Gold Anchor 820 berth marina. Dublin Bay has played host to many World and European Sailing Championships and more recently is the venue for the Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta and the upcoming ISAF Youth Worlds which will take place in 2012.
The area around Dun Laoghaire is steeped in our literary and cultural heritage, both past and present. James Joyce, that great Irishman of letters, saw fit to base the opening chapter of 'Ulysses' in the striking Martello Tower at Sandycove, just south of the harbour which was his home for a short while. More recently the area has become home to musicians Enya, Bono and the Edge of U2, writer Maeve Binchy and playwrights Hugh Leonard, Bernard Farrell and Neil Jordan from the film world.
Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company are hugely supportive to all the organisers of sailing events on the waterfront and for this we sincerly thank them.
For the Current Weather in Dun Laoghaire Harbour click HERE
EVENT SCHEDULE
Please Click Here to View the Event Schedule by Day
For all details, on Boat Charter, Travel and Accommodation please see the Racing Section for now.
Charter Boats
Our Charter Boat Providers for the ISA Mitsubishi Youth Nationals Tom Mapplebeck of Curradinghy and Chris Turner of Ovington Boats .
Contact Details for Tom Mapplebeck of Curradinghy (Laser, 420, Ribs):
Price List at http://www.curradinghy.com M : +353 86 2475551 E: tom@curradinghy.com Web: http://www.curradinghy.com
Contact Details for Chris Turner Ovington Boats (29er)
E: chris@ovingtonboats.co.uk M : +44 7970379783
The event will provide a support boat (at no cost) to bring out visiting coaches onto the water
Travel
Dun Laoghaire is located on the outskirts of Dublin City. Dublin is well serviced by all airlines with a shuttle bus direct from the airport to Dun Laoghaire, travel time 40mins. Dublin is also well serviced with Car Ferries and Fast Ferries both into Dublin Port (special event fares into Dublin Port now agreed with Irish Ferries) and Stenaline into Dun Laoghaire (event fares to follow shortly)
Ferry Travel with Irish Ferries: We have secured Special Event Fares with Irish Ferries on their Pembroke/Rosslare and Holyhead/Dublin Port routes on both the Cruise Ferry and Swift Ferry. If you would like to avail of these fares please complete and return the Car Ferry Reservation From as directed on the Form.
Irish Ferries Sailng Schedule may be viewed HERE
Accommodation
Bed & Breakfasts - Dun Laoghaire has a number of Bed & Breakfasts, Guest Houses and Hotels all within close proximity of the National YC and Royal St George YC. A full list of all B&B is below may be downloaded Here
Royal Marine Hotel 4* - 3 Mins Walk from ClubsThe 4-star Royal Marine Hotel is directly across the road from the National YC & Royal St George YC. It is a very popular hotel with sailors & leisure guests, refurbished in 2007, offering many amenities including Spa, Health Club and 18m swimming pool. The hotel rooms feature LCD TV, Fridge, Free Broadband, Internet, safes, & air-conditioning. Car parking is available in the adjacent multi-storey car park, for which there is a charge. For people wishing to stay at the Hotel during the event the most competitive rates are from the Hotel's Online Booking System
Kingston Hotel 3* - 3 Mins Walk from Clubs The 3* Kingston Hotel is a family run hotel situated at the seafront in Dun Laoghaire overlooking Dublin Bay and Ireland’s busiest pedestrian pier. The hotel is a historically listed building which dates back to the late 19th century when Dun Laoghaire was know as Kingstown. Here at The Kingston Hotel we endeavour to provide a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. We hope to create a feeling of home away from home and comfort and care at all times to book online please see Accommodation for Camper Van Booking form.
Camper Van Parking Area - A special area within the Harbour area is available for camper van parking during the Event. Please note this is not a serviced site. . Pre-Payment is not required, A special concession rate of 8 euro/night has been negotiated and permits will be issued by the Race Office. . If there is also a car, it will also be subject to a parking charge of €8 . Camper Vans should be self sufficent for Power and also toilet facilities. Toilet facilities of the National YC and Royal St George YC may be used during the day.
See accommodadtion section for booking form.
Notice of Race and Online Entry now Open
Entry is now open for next year's ISA Mitsubishi Youth National Championship also the test event for the ISAF Youth Worlds which will take place from 12th-21st July 2012. Charter boats will be available and details will follow shortly.
Click HERE for the Event Schedule
Clicke HERE for Notice of Race
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