WIORA News Archive

Very important - Please read
West of Ireland Offshore Racing Association AGM

Due to unforeseen circumstances Foynes YC will NOT be
holding their laying up supper on the 14th Of November.

This does NOT affect the WIORA AGM and Superleague Prize giving.

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West of Ireland Offshore Racing Association

Notice of Annual General Meeting

Onesails McWilliam West Coast Super League 2009 Prize Giving

Venue – Foynes Yacht Club, Foynes Co. Limerick

Date – Saturday 14th November 2009

Times - WIORA AGM ~ 1800hrs
click hre for AGM Agenda

Super League Prize Giving ~ 1930hrs

ALL ARE VERY WELCOME

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Overall West Coast Super League 2009 Results

The results for the West Coast Super league

click on link for ..................... Results

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Onesails McWilliam West Coast Super League

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CLIFDEN REGATTA - SATURDAY 08th & SUNDAY 09th AUGUST 2009

Notice Of Race -

Online Entry -

Additional information - www.clifdenboatclub.com

******* Results after three events **********

GBSC/NORA Regatta / OSM100 Mile Race / West Coast Championships

IRC 1
1. M. Reilly Esperanto SYC
2. R. Allen Mustang Sally RWYCI
3. T&K Whelan Chaos RWYCI

Echo 1
1. M. Reilly Esperanto SYC
2. T&K Whelan Chaos RWYCI
3. R. Allen Mustang Sally RWYCI

IRC 2
1. D. Griffin Egalite CBC
2. J. Buckley Headhunter SYC
3. C. Mc Donncha Quelle Surprise GBSC

ECHO 2
1. D. Griffin Egalite CBC
2. J. Buckley Headhunter SYC
3. C. Mc Donncha Quelle Surprise GBSC

IRC 3
1. J. Ward Hallmark CBC
2. V. Gaffney Alliance HYC
3. D. Mc Cormack Battle FYC

ECHO 3
1. J. Ward Hallmark CBC
2. V. Gaffney Alliance HYC
3. D. Mc Cormack Battle FYC

White Sails
1. B. O Sullivan Navillus II TBSC
2. R. Crowley Bunbury TBSC
3. J. Carlin Rascal TBC

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Congratulations to the overall West Coast Champions

IRL2506 KINETIC Corby 25 Colwell/Murphy Howth Yacht Club

Well done !

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West Coast championships 2009

click on link for ..................... Results

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ICRA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009

The ICRA National Championships were decided in sparkling sailing conditions on Tralee Bay on Saturday with fresh winds building to 23 knots providing exciting sailing and great battles between the leading contenders in all Classes........................

To read full report................. click here

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Congratulations

Hallmark - the 2009 IRC ICRA National Cruiser Champions Division 3 !

Great achievement !

Also to Finbarr O Connell of Treyona -
finishing second overall IRC Division 2 ICRA National Cruiser Championships
& Winner in Echo !

For full results................. click here

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OSM 100 MILE RACE –
GALWAY BAY TO TRALEE BAY FEEDER RACE

ICRA NATIONAL CRUISER CHAMPIONSHIP AND
WIORA WESTCOAST CHAMPIONSHIPS

The O’ Sullivan Marine 100 mile race will take place this Saturday evening the 06th June 2009 as a feeder race to both the ICRA National Cruiser Championships and WIORA West Coast Championships.

Notice of Race & Entry form can be downloaded fromwww.wiora.org/wiorasuperleague.html

Briefing on the course and sailing instructions will take place AFTER the start of the Volvo Ocean Race Leg 8 – Galway to Marstrand scheduled for 1500hrs.

For more information................. click here

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Line up for the ICRA National Cruiser Championships 2009

The Irish Cruiser Racing Association’s ‘National Cruiser Championships’ is now just a week away, for the first time ever it is being hosted on the West Coast by Tralee Bay Sailing Club which are well used to giving a warm welcome to sailors, they have hosted events on all levels from Club to World Championship’s in this beautiful idyllic part of our coast line.

Over seventy boats will contest the right to become the ‘Irish National Cruiser Champion’ in each of the Divisions and the spoils will be Irish Sailing Association Medallions and a place at the ISA All Ireland Sailing Championships at the end of the season for their achievement.................

For more information................. click here

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West Coast Championship’s largest ever entry!

Next Wednesday the largest fleet ever in the West of Ireland Offshore Racing Association history will go to the start line for the start of the ‘West Coast Championships’; being run in association with the Irish Cruiser Racing Association and being hosted by Tralee Bay Sailing Club. The West Coast Championships is being billed as one not to be missed............

For more information................. click here

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ICRA NATIONAL CRUISER CHAMPIONSHIP AND
KINSALE - FENIT FEEDER RACE

The Sailing Instructions have been published for the Kinsale –Fenit off shore feeder race to the ICRA National Championships, on Friday 5th June. Start time will be 19.00 hours 19.00h with the fleet leaving all islands and rocks to starboard. Competitors are required to submit a crew list to the Kinsale Race Office, and to comply with ISAF Category 3 offshore regulations in addition to carrying a certified life raft on deck.........

For more information................. click here

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Newsletter 21st May 2009

With just under three weeks to the first gun of West Coast Championships and ICRA National, its time to look forward to what promises to be a very memorial event on the West Coast............

For up to date information on WIORA West Coast Championships, ICRA Nationals, OSM 100 MILE RACE, Dennis Conner International Yacht Club Challenge – New York and more, download the newsletter by clicking on the below link........

Newsletter 21st May

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Amendments
Onesails McWilliam West Coast Super league 2009

There has been two amendments to the Superleague rules.
Look at them ..... here

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WIORA Membership

With it only being a few weeks away to the West Coast Championships at Tralee Bay Sailing Club, We would be grateful if you would fill out the West of Ireland Offshore Racing Assocaition membership form and post back to us with the €10 fee to the address below or on form.

Form can be download at.................
http://www.wiora.org/wioramembershipform.html

Thanking you in advance

Regards

Tom Whelan,

Hon. Secretary, WIORA
WIORA 2009 @ Tralee Bay SC
Central Sports & Leisure
The Square, Kilrush, Co. Clare.
Mobile: 087-226 2885

E-mail: honsec@wiora.org

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Irish Cruiser Association - National Cruiser Championships

West of Ireland Offshore Racing Association - West Coast Championships

Over fifty entries to date !

Extended reduced entry fee date !

For more information................. click here

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Reduced entry fee deadline of the 31st March 2009.

.......is fast approaching for entry to the ICRA National Cruiser
Championship & WIORA West Coast Championship.................

For more information................. click here

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The numbers add up for the Galway Volvo Ocean Race

For more information................. click here

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“Foynes Yacht Club show their support for
the Volvo Ocean Race”

The committee of Foynes Yacht Club has taken the
decision to postpone their Annual Cruiser Regatta.

For more information................. click here

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Irish Sailing Association
National Conference & Awards Dinner

7th & 8th March 2009
Burlington Hotel,
Upper Leeson Street,
Dublin 4

For more information................. click here

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Department of Transport issues Ocean Race notice

For more information................. click here

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Dennis Conner International Yacht Club Challenge
Update - Feb. 25, 2009

3 more clubs confirm:
Fairliie Yacht Club - Scotland
Koninklijke Roei en Zeilvereeniging "De Maas" - The Netherlands
Societe Nautique de Marseille - France

Total is now 10!

For more information................. click here

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metmAsts & Arklow S.C. Turbines Yacht Race

For more information................. click here

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Dennis Conner International Yacht Club Challenge
Update - Feb. 5, 2009

3 More Clubs Enter: Y acht Club Bergamo (Italy), Golden Gate Yacht Club (USA) & Royal Irish Yacht Club (Ireland). Total is now 7..............

For more information................. click here

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Afloat have opened an online petition to provide a meaningful voice for everyone who wants to save the ship and Irish sail training before it's too late!

"Over 10,000 have learned the ropes on her deck, many of them from across the religious divide on our island. She flew the tricolour in hundreds of ports around the world, providing positive and cost effective international exposure for this nation. And she served as a tangible link to our recent and turbulent past. On an island nation that so often turns its back on the sea, Asgard II – built by Irish hands, inspired by Irish history, recognised around the globe – came to symbolise all that was possible for our maritime industry. Recognising the unique role played by this brigantine, we, the undersigned, call on the Irish government to move immediately to salvage her and begin work on her restoration. We also call on the Irish government to commit to the future of the sail training programme, in the event that Asgard II cannot now be salvaged, by setting out a timetable for the commissioning of a replacement vessel".

Online Entry is now available for both the Irish Cruiser Racing Association ‘National Cruiser Championships’ 11th – 13th June 2009 and the West of Ireland Offshore Racing Association ‘West Coast Championships’ 10th – 12th June 2009 taking place at Tralee Bay Sailing Club, Fenit, Co. Kerry.

If you intending to complete, please may I ask that you get your entry in as early as possible to assist with the organizing of the event.

Dennis Conner International Yacht Club Challenge Update - Jan. 13, 2009
Second Yacht Club Confirms Participation - Royal Western Yacht Club of Ireland

The Royal Western Yacht Club of Ireland has confirmed their participation in the Dennis Conner International Yacht Club Challenge set for New York Harbour, August 19 -22, 2009.......

We at WIORA would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the
family and friends of Charles W. Glynn of the Royal Western Yacht Club.

Welcome to the 25th Irish Marine Federation Boat Show, sponsored by Allianz!

For more information................. click here

Go direct to the Allianz Dublin Boat Show web site

Click here for a direct link:

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Subscription offer between Afloat & West of Ireland Offshore Racing Association

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Subscribe online: www.afloat.ie; call our order line: 01 2020 374 and quote code WIORA08* (please have your payment details ready); or send a Cheque for €40.00 made payable to Irish Marine Press Publications Ltd. to: Afloat magazine, 2 Lower Glenageary Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, quoting code WIORA08*

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Shannon Ferry Cruiser Series 04th / 11th / 18th / 24th October Royal Western Yacht Club

ICRA - NATIONAL CRUISER CHAMPIONSHIPS
WIORA – WEST COAST CHAMPIONSHIPS

Sheraton Hotel Athlone - Saturday 29th November 10.15 AM
BILL GLADSTONE NORTH U WILL BE THE PRINCIPAL SPEAKER

Bill is the Director of North U and author of NorthU Racing Tactics and NorthU Racing Trim books; and creator of the North U Tactics, and Trim CDs. His racing experience covers the spectrum, including everything from dinghies to big boats, ponds to oceans, and foredeck to helm. Bill is flying direct from USA to give an exciting first presentation in Ireland at our conference. There will be a 1 hour session in morning and 1 hour in afternoon.

Mark Mills – Discussion on IRC Development
Commodores Cup – Reflections on this year’s campaign ~ Anthony O‘Leary
Launch – ICRA National Cruiser Championship – Tralee Bay Sailing Club 11th – 13th June 2009
Development of the White Sail Class on a National level
Boat of the year award

Members of the West of Ireland Offshore Racing Association presenting Bobbi O’ Regan Clifden Boat Club with Cheque for the development of sailing.

At the recent Annual General Meeting of the West of Ireland Offshore Racing Association a very special presentation took place; A grant to the value of one thousand euro to Clifden Boat Club for the development of sailing.

“It is very important for the West of Ireland Offshore Racing Association to be actively promoting and developing sailing along the west coast. By way of this grant the association has the opportunity of putting the money back into sailing at grass roots level” – Simon Mc Gibney Commodore West of Ireland Offshore Racing Association.

“On behalf of Clifden Boat Club, I would like to sincerely thank the members of the West of Ireland Offshore Racing Association for this very generous grant which will help in the development of sailing at Clifden boat club” – Andrew Bell Commodore Clifden Boat Club.

Skippers & Crews Needed

If you are interested in building sea miles, cruising the coast of Ireland or just helping to make this years Irish Cruiser Racing Association (ICRA) ‘National Cruiser Championships’ and the West of Ireland Offshore Racing Association (W.I.O.R.A.)‘West Coast Championships the biggest & best Regatta ever held on the West Coast of Ireland...... Read This

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West of Ireland Offshore Racing Association

Dubarry West Coast Super League 2008

For the third year running the Dubarry West Coast Super League 2008 was a reendowing success with over seventy boats taking part from Foynes Yacht Club, Western Yacht Club, Sligo Yacht Club, Mayo Sailing Club, Clifden Boat Club, Galway Bay Sailing Club, Howth Yacht Club and Tralee Bay Sailing Club at various events along the west coast seaboard.
The Dubarry West Coast Super League is an extracted series of four events to count from seven events on the west coast, which nicely dovetailed together and is organised by the West of Ireland Offshore Racing Association in association with the host clubs.

The seven events where the Estuary Bell ~ Foynes Yacht Club, Tralee Bay Sailing Club Regatta, Northwest Racing Association annual meet which was a combined event with the West Coast Championships, O’ Sullivan Marine 100 mile race, Galway Bay Sailing Club cruiser regatta and the Shannon Ferry October Series at the Royal Western Yacht Club of Ireland.
The objectives of the super league are straight forward, to promote sailing, to encourage inter-club competition, to avoid clashing of events and to cater for boats that wish to travel.

At each of the events the fleet are split into classes and then they race on a duel handicap systems, IRC Rating and progressive Echo handicap systems.

Class One, Andrew Bracken’s J35 ‘Joyrider’ from Foynes Yacht Club took the laurels in both IRC and Echo with Liam Burke’s Corby 33 ‘AWOL’ from Galway Bay Sailing Club finishing a very close second in IRC and Echo and Martin Breen’s Corby 33 ‘That’s Life‘ again from Galway Bay Sailing Club finishing third in IRC and Echo.

Class Two the crew of ‘Marissa IX’ with Rob Allen Skippering the Humphrey's 3/4 tonner from the Royal Western Yacht Club of Ireland dominated their class and won in both IRC and Echo with David Buckley’s Sigma 33 ‘Boojum’ from Tralee Bay Sailing Club finishing a very creditable second in both IRC and Echo, Finbar O'Connell’s Sigma 33 ‘Treyona’ from the same club finished third in IRC with John & Edward Conway’s GK 34 ‘Golden Kopper’ finishing third in class two Echo.

Class Three the boat that set the pace was Jackie Ward’s Parker 27 ‘Hallmark’ from Clifden Boat Club finishing in the podium position in both IRC and Echo; Donal McCormack’s Shamrock ‘Battle’ from Foynes Yacht Club in second in both IRC and Echo and Mark Prendiville’s HB31 ‘Rooster’ From Tralee Bay Sailing Club finishing third on IRC and Raphael Crowley’s Sadler 29 ‘Bunbury’ finishing third on Echo.

First overall on IRC was Jackie Ward’s Parker 27 ‘Hallmark’ from Clifden Boat Club

First overall on Echo was Andrew Bracken’s J35 ‘Joyrider’ from Foynes Yacht Club

Second overall on IRC was Rob Allen’s Humphrey's 3/4 tonner ‘Marissa IX’ from the Royal Western Yacht Club of Ireland

Second overall on Echo was Rob Allen’s Humphrey's 3/4 tonner ‘Marissa IX’ from the Royal Western Yacht Club of Ireland

Third overall on IRC was Donal McCormack’s Shamrock ‘Battle’ from Foynes Yacht Club

Third overall on Echo was Jackie Ward’s Parker 27 ‘Hallmark’ from Clifden Boat Club .

A very innovated league bringing together the club’s the length of the West Coast. The sailors that travel to these events will raise the standard of racing and become leaders in their divisions. It is fantastic to see all the clubs on the west pulling together and it is a credit to the West of Ireland Offshore Racing Association for organising the West Coast Super League” – Denis Kiely, Secretary, Irish Cruiser Racing Association.

On behalf of the association I would like to thank Michael Walsh and Dubarry Ireland who have being very generous to the association over the last three years sponsoring the West Coast Super League”. - Simon Mc Gibney, Commodore, West of Ireland Offshore Racing Association.

Without the host clubs the length of the West Coast, hosting these events the West Coat Super League would not be able to continue and grow, our thanks to the clubs.

Finally, thanks has to go to all the owners, skippers, crew, members that have taken part over the last three years that makes the West Coast Super League a great success.

Looking forward to the West Coast Super League 2009 the six events are: Cruiser Regatta 30th & 31st May Foynes Yacht Club
NORA & Cruiser Regatta 03rd – 06th June Galway Bay Sailing Club
OSM 100 Mile Race 06th June Galway Bay Sailing Club
West Coast Championship’s 10th - 12th June Tralee Bay Sailing Club
Cruiser Regatta 08th & 09th August Clifden Boat Club
Shannon Ferry Cruiser Series 04th / 11th / 18th / 24th October Royal Western Yacht Club

Ireland’s West – Aodhan Fitzgerald & our own committee member Nigel Moss - Galway Bay Sailing Club

on his award as the 2007 Cork Dry Gin Sailor of the year. He won the 2006 Sailor of the year. As a result Ger O'Rourke is the first to be awarded the Sailor of the Year award trophy twice. Also, he was awarded Sailor of the Month for August. Ger is an Honorary member of the Royal Western Yacht Club of Ireland.

Damian Foxhall and Jean Pierre Dick, Paprec Virbac 2
W.I.O.R.A and all its members are delighted to congratulate you both on successfully winning the Barcelona World Race - Simon

Vincent Gaffney & Crew of ‘ Alliance ' not only where crowned West Coast Champion's for the second year but also where the overall winners of the Northwest Offshore Racing Association's Regatta which was part of the Dubarry west Coast Super League.

Vincent had a very impressive five class wins a second and discarded a fifth to lift the overall West Coast Championship trophy.
The combined West of Ireland Offshore Racing Association event, the West Coast Championship / Northwest Offshore Racing Association Regatta was hosted by Clifden Boat Club from the 18 th – 21 st June 2008.

Over forty five boats took part from the Royal Western Yacht Club, Tralee Bay Sailing Club, Mayo Sailing Club, Clifden Boat Club, Sligo Yacht Club, Galway Bay Sailing Club and Howth Yacht Club.
Alan Crosbie was in full control of the Racing and set various courses, windward / leeward – triangle – long coastal over the four day event.

Clifden Boat Club pulled out all the stops to make this a very successful event.

West Coast Champion's – Vincent Gaffney & Crew - Albin Express ‘ Alliance ' HYC

N.O.R.A Regatta Overall - Vincent Gaffney & Crew - Albin Express ‘ Alliance ' HYC

IRC Class 3 Overall - Vincent Gaffney & Crew - Albin Express ‘ Alliance ' HYC

ECHO Class 3 Overall - Raphael Crowley & Crew - Sadler 29 ‘Bunbury‘ TBSC

ECHO Class 4 Overall - Brian O'Sullivan & Crew - Bavaria 46 ‘Navillus 2' TBSC

O ' Keefe Trophy – Finbar O'Connell & Crew – Sigma 33OOD ‘Treyona' TBSC

Beneteau Cup - Henry Lupton & Crew – Beneteau First 31.7 ‘ Quelle Surprise' GBSC

Full results and overall Superleague results - check our results page by clicking the link above.

Clifden Boat Club wins two out of three classes and the Overall Title in The “Dubarry West Coast Super League” 2007

Class 1 IRC Winner: Thomas & Kieran Whelan's X332 “Chaos”, Royal Western Yacht Club.
Class 2 IRC Winner: Dave Griffin's Dehler 34 “Egalite”, Clifden Boat Club.
Class 3 IRC Winner: Jackie Ward's Parker 27 “Hallmark”, Clifden Boat Club.

Class 1 ECHO Winner: Thomas & Kieran Whelan's X332 “Chaos”, Royal Western Yacht Club.
Class 2 ECHO Winner: John & Edward Conway's GK34 “Golden Kopper”, Foynes Yacht Club.
Class 3 ECHO Winner: Donal McCormack's Shamrock “ Battle ”, Foynes Yacht Club.

The second “Dubarry West Coast Super League” was another success with over ninety boats taking part from Sligo Yacht Club, Mayo Sailing Club, Clifden Boat Club, Galway Bay Sailing Club, Foynes Yacht Club, Royal Western Yacht Club, Tralee Bay Sailing Club and Howth Yacht Club.
The Dubarry West Coast Super League is an extracted series of three events to count from six events on the west coast, which nicely dovetailed together and is organised by the West of Ireland Offshore Racing Association.
The six events were the Northwest Offshore Racing Association annual meet (this year in Sligo), the West Coast Championship's 2007 (Clifden), O' Sullivan Marine 100 mile race, Galway Bay Sailing Club cruiser regatta, Foynes Regatta and the October Series at the Royal Western Yacht Club.

The objectives of the Super League are straight forward, to promote sailing, to encourage inter-club competition, to avoid clashing of events and to cater for boats that wish to travel.

1 st Overall: “Hallmark”, Clifden Boat Club
2 nd Overall: “Chaos”, Royal Western Yacht Club
3 rd Overall: “ Battle ”, Foynes Yacht Club

Jackie Ward, and his team, from Clifden on yacht “Hallmark” won Class 3 IRC + ECHO in the Super league 2006. They got 3 rd Overall in the Super League 2006, only beaten by “Disaray” (winner 2006) and “Chaos” (2 nd in 2006). This year they went all out and won the overall title in 2007. But it wasn't easy.

Team “Hallmark” 2007: Jackie Ward, Damian Ward, Barry Ward, Thomas Davis, Mike Coquil, Mathieu Hussenot, Ian Shanahan and Kenny Flaherty.
The 2007 Super League started with the “Foynes Regatta” (19 th &20 th May) , where there weren't enough yachts for a class 3 ... so “Hallmark”, and “Battle”, had to race in Class 2, directly (on-the-water) against the 2006 overall winner “Disaray”. Three races were held over the weekend. “Hallmark” won Class 2, but the competition was hot between these three yachts. This was the first time, in 2007, these top yachts went at it ... but not the last (wait for October). An encouraging, start to the season. “Chaos” won Class 1.

Second event was the “O'Sullivan Marine 100 Mile Race” (15 th June) . This race was from Fenit, Tralee Bay , to Baltimore , to help get interested yachts to two south coast events. “Chaos” won this race. This was the only race “Hallmark” did not enter.

The third event was the WIORA “West Coast Championships” (4 th -7 th July), hosted by Clifden.
This was the largest event on the west coast in 2007 with good competition in each class. The first two days racing were cancelled due to gales. Five races followed over the next two days.The “West Coast Champion” title went to an east coast, Class 3, yacht “ Alliance ”. This was the only west coast event they did, so they don't feature in the Superleague. This was also the only Class 3 yacht to beat “Hallmark” in Clifden.
Clifden Results

IRC 1: Inis More, Roxanne, Chaos. ECHO 1: That's Life, AWOL, Marissa IX.
IRC 2: Quelle Surprise, Treyona, Crozz. ECHO 2: Treyona, Golden Kopper, Uforia.
IRC 3: Alliance , Hallmark, Battle . ECHO 3: Siamsa, Hallmark, Battle .

White Sails: Running Tide, Misty, Suaimhneas

Fourth event was “ Sligo Regatta” (NORA Event) (20 th -22 nd July), where once again there weren't enough yachts for a Class 3. “Hallmark” raced in Class 2 again, against the usual suspects and some new ones, only beaten by a north coast yacht, “Chilli Padi”. This was the only west coast event they did, so they don't feature in the Superleague.

Sligo Results

IRC 1: Esperanto, That's Life, Xena. ECHO 1: Esperanto, That's Life, X-Div.
IRC 2: Chilli Padi, Hallmark, Ruthless. ECHO 2: Chilli Padi, Ruthless, Utopia.

Fifth event was the “ Galway Regatta” (10 th -12 th Aug). The competition gets hotter, but Clifden's “Hallmark” is on a roll and gets five straight wins out of the six races held. Clifden's “Egalite” was hot on her heels all the way ... Giving Clifden a “One, Two” (1 st & 2 nd ) in Class 2. “Hallmark” performed well enough to claim the Overall Title for the weekend.

Galway Results

IRC 1: Joie De Vie, Catalpa, That's Life. ECHO 1: Chaos, Joie De Vie, Catalpa.
IRC 2: Hallmark, Egalite, Ibariki. ECHO 2: Ibariki, Egalite, Rhocodar.

Sixth and Final Event was the “Kilrush October Series” , hosted by the Royal Western Yacht Club.

By this stage “Hallmark” has enough points to win the Super League 2007 but the following “Month of Sundays” saw some of the best racing of the season. “Hallmark” and local yacht “ Battle ” go at it one last time, on “ Battle 's” home waters, the Shannon Estuary. It was “Tick for Tack” all the way, to the last race of the six held. “Hallmark” wins Class 3. “Chaos” won the Overall Title, “Hallmark” second and “Battle” third.

Kilrush Results

IRC 1: Chaos, Reconnaissance, Marissa IX. ECHO1: Chaos, Marissa IX, Reconnaissance.
IRC 3: Hallmark, Battle , Saronya. ECHO 3: Battle , Saronya, Hallmark.