Irish International 420 Class Association

Halfway through the early spring class training camp in Schull, the sailors and coaches are delighted with the progress so far. The 26 sailors have been blessed with summer-like weather including bright skies and almost warm sunshine. On the water it's been quite a lot colder than ashore, but superb conditions for learning.

Training Date – 13th – 17th February 2012

Venue – Schull, West Cork, Ireland

Cost - €300 / boat

Contact Tom Mapplebeck on 0862475551 or tom [at] curradinghy [dot] com

Coaching will be lead by Tom Mapplebeck, Christian Birrell and Nic Asher, more coaches will be available if numbers exceed expectations.

Entries are now open for the ISA Mitsubishi Youth National Championship 2012. This is an important qualifier/selector for the 420s. Entry details availible from:

http://www.dublinbay2012.com/mitsubishi2012/

OR ENTER OVER THE PHONE

CALL : CIARA DOWLING 087 2235148 / 284 1180
 

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.

Key events planned for the year ahead are listed below. As additional training events are arranged they will be listed here too. Please check back for updates.

January
3-7: Class Coaching, RCYC.

February
13-17: Class Coaching, Schull

March
24-25: Leinsters, Malahide Yacht Club

April
12,13,14&15 ISA Mitsubishi Youth Nationals - Royal St. George Yacht Club

May
6-7 (Sun-Mon): Connachts, Galway Bay Sailing Club

June
23-24: Munsters, Royal Cork Yacht Club

July

August
4,5, 6: Nationals, Howth Yacht Club

September

October

November
3-4: End of Seasons, venue to be confirmed.

** VENUE CHANGED: NOW RCYC **
The 420 New Year training camp is due to take place in RCYC from the 3rd to 7th January

Coaches will be confirmed over the next few weeks.

We currently have a number of sailors interested in the camp with some over seas sailors also interested, we hope to have these confirmed over the next week. If anyone has a boat which they may be able to loan to these sailors, that would be great.

The Irish 420 fleet arrived in Lough Derg last weekend for the End of Seasons. Many boats partook in a three day training course with Olympian Ger Owens and former 420 sailor Rob Lehane prior to the event, while others were coached by Tom Mapleback for three days in Galway. Overall the fleet came to the event very well prepared. The event was held in surprisingly sunny conditions but with that sun came very little wind and bitterly cold weather.

The sailing documentation for the 420 End of Season Regatta is attached. The event is due to take place at LDYC on the 5th and 6th of November. Registration is 9:00-10:30am with the first warning signal at 10:55am to allow for four races on Saturday.

I would like to remind you that the AGM of the Irish International 420 Class Association will take place at 6pm on Sat 5th of November at the LDYC clubhouse . We would encourage everyone to attend as your input is important going forward to next year.

A training clinic for all Leinster 420 sailors will take place in the Royal St George Yacht Club. This is a 2 day event with top UK and Irish National 420 coach Tom Mapplebeck. There will be a special module for those new to the class focusing on:
- boat setup
- trapeze work
- boat speed
- spinnaker work

The cost is estimated to be 80 euro per boat (40 per sailor). RSGYC 420 sailors doing the winter training the cost in included in your fee. If you don't have a boat but want to try the class there may be an option to charter a boat for the weekend.

This promises to be a great weekend. If you want to take part sign up IMMEDIATELY to secure a place. To sign up for the weekend contact Carol Healion in the sailing office 012801811 or atsailing [at] rsgyc [dot] ie

The 420 Nationals 2011 were hosted on the weekend of the 3rd and 4th of September by Cumann Seoilteoireachta an Spideil in County Galway.

Fifty sailors attended the National event representing their various clubs; Lough Foyle Sailing Club, Skerries Sailing Club, Glandore Sailing Club, Malahide Yacht Club, Wexford Harbour Boat and Tennis club, Tralee Bay Sailing Club, Royal Cork Yacht Club, Royal St. George Yacht Club, Howth Yacht Club, Galway Bay Sailing Club and Cumann Seoilteoireachta an Spidéil.

A Chairde,

Hi all, we are eagerly looking forward to welcoming all 420 sailors to this years National Championships at An Spideal (Spiddal). This is our first event of this size and we are keen to ensure you enjoy your visit to An Spideal.

There will be racing in Gold and Silver fleet and novice 420 sailors are especially welcome. Tom Mappleback will be on the water to coach novice sailors as required. Sailing Instructions are attached to this post. Please also bring your completed paperwork: entry, 420 membership, parent consent (if needed).