Last Windsurf Kids Camp of The Season

The last of our popular kids windsurfing camps starts next Monday August the 23rd. This is a great way to get a last blast of the summer air before heading back to school. The camp runs Mon - Fri, 10:00 - 13:00 each day. The camp is open to 12 - 17 year olds of all abilities and costs just €150 including all equipment. We still have a few places remaining so give us a call on 01-8456946 or email info@dmgsailsports.com to get your child booked in.

Jetskis, Choppers and Aerobatics!

Just had a great weekend running one of our ISA National PWC certificate training courses. Day one saw everyone getting to grips with all the set-up and procedures as well as the basic handling qualities of the machines. Everything went according to plan despite one crew managing to capsize their machine on the first morning at slow speed (no names to save blushes!), first time I've seen that happen with the high stability of these skis.

By the end of the day everyone was well comfortable with the basics and even starting to throw them around a little in proper ski fashion so a bit more challenge was needed for day two. As it happens Bray Air show was running on Sunday so a quick nav plan was made and we all met up to launch from Howth on Sunday morning.

The spin to Bray took just over 30mins so with time to kill we went on down to Greystones for a quick look before anchoring the Skis off the beach in Bray for lunch.

The show was spectacular and there was plenty of company from other leisure boaters as well as the Garda Water Unit, Howth Coast Guard boat and some Civil Defence Crews.

All in all a great weekend which enjoyed by 4 tired but happy campers. The next course is scheduled for Sep 11+12 and it is also possible to schedule additional courses for groups of 3 - 6 people.

Windsurfing Kids Camp 3

The third of our summer kids windsurfing camps kicks off on Monday. Aimed at 12 - 17 year olds this is a great way to introduce your kids to a fun, active & healthy out-door sport.

All our courses are ISA accredited and with some of the most experienced and motivated instructors in the country, whether they're a complete beginner or a Hot Shot in the making we can push their level as far as they want to take it.

There are still a couple of places available for Monday's course so contact the office or call the windsurf mobile (087-2169075) directly to book your place.

Class Day Of Wave Action

It took about 7 hours driving and the pain and tiredness tomorrow are probably going to be something else, but it sure was worth it!!

The 20 or so sailors who joined the DMG - Surfdock Surfari to Cross Strand were treated to a 7 solid hours of waves, wind and sun. Most people were on 4.7 - 5.2 sails, with nice head to logo high sets rolling in all day. Most unusual of all for wave sailing in Ireland it was 20 degrees and sunny all day.

It was great to get a days sailing with the crew, Ali B, Oisin, Colin & Jeff as well as all the others who made the trip from Dublin, Limerick, Galway and Sligo. Quote of the day has to go to Cross Strand first timer and young hot shot from Dublin Ryan O'Leary "it's like the best ever day at Dollymount times a hundred!"

Hopefully this is just the first of a few more nice Surfaris before the summers out, and now time for some sleep!!!!

1 Place Left for Kids Windsurfing

After the success of our first camp and the glorious weather we have just one place left for our second camp starting on Monday June 28th. The camp runs 10am - 1pm Mon - Fri and costs just €150 including all equipment and tuition.

The office is closed over the weekend so if your interested in getting your kids out and involved in some fun & healthy activity call the windsurfing school directly on 087-2169075 to get the place.

Sunday Funday Surfari Special!!!

OH YES,
It looks like Sunday is going to provide us with some much needed wave action out west so the DMG and Surfdock crew are looking at doing a little Sunday Funday Surfari Special. Most likely destination is Cross Strand just outside Louisburg Co. Mayo as it’s just over 3hrs (caressing the speed limit) from Dublin and is a relatively easy location for newcomers wave sailing.

Myself, Oisin and no doubt a couple of others will be on hand and will be only too happy to offer tips and advice to any newcomers (or even not so newcomers) who want to come along, look for the vans or IR48 / IR777 so don’t be shy come up and ask

Keep and eye on the DMG Sailsports or Surfdock Facebook pages for updates on the weather and location, Final call will be made around Saturday lunchtime.And yes I am just a little bit excited

Dave

Round Ireland Challenge For Haiti

Frank Coughlan here,
I recently spent 2 weeks volunteering in Haiti, as result of experiencing the poverty firsthand and the resilience of the Haitian people I am undertaking a circumnavigation of Ireland in a 20ft open boat by sea to raise much needed funds for the Children of Haiti and I need your support; there are many ways you can get involved they are as follows.

Donate directly to Haven by contacting http://www.havenpartnership.com/ (round ireland for Haiti)
Attend our launch party the tickets ?20 are available by return post or e mail frank@jokerboats.ie
Corporate sponsorship/ full sponsors of the 1000 miles @ ?1euro per mile will have your logo on a flag on board for the trip / 5 stopovers around the coast will have media coverage
Come along for a leg about 200 miles onboard the boat (not for the fainthearted) ?500euro
Sponsor 500 miles @ ?1euro / gets your logo on boat
Sponsor a voucher or gift for our raffles to be held at fund raining events
Pass this e mail along to your circle of friends

I thank you in anticipation of your generous support, and remember any support is greatly appreciated; ?5euro will educate a child in Haiti for 2 months.
Kind Regards
Frank