metmAsts & Arklow S.C. Turbines Yacht Race

metmAsts.IE are proud to sponsor the Arklow Sailing Club metmAsts.IE TURBINES YACHT RACE 2009. This is a challenging yacht race around the Arklow Bank Wind Farm. This Cruising Class race will be held on Sunday May 31st. To reserve a place in the race, please click here for more info. Arklow S.C. is located on the east coast of Ireland. Entrants from other clubs around Ireland and outside of Ireland are welcome to participate in this first Turbines Yacht Race.

METMASTS.IE is the meteorological services division of Shamrock Communications Limited. The company was established in 1981 and is Irelands leading supplier of Masts, Towers , Wind Measuring Equipment and accessories.

Córa Garvey of DMG Sailsports is co-ordinating the event on behalf METMASTS.IE with Arklow S.C.

First National PWC Certificate Course Run in Malahide

DMG Sailsports in Malahide played host to the first running of the Irish Sailing Associations new National Personal Watercraft (PWC) training scheme. The scheme is an initiative by the ISA to encourage the safe and responsible use of PWC alongside other water users. The students on this inaugural course were students from the Coláiste Dhúlaigh outdoor pursuits training course alongside Rachel and Sylvie from the ISA administration staff. The course was delivered by ISA instructor trainers Dave Garvey of DMG Sailsports and Ger Keeling.


Also available is an article which appeared in the Fingal Independent following this course.
For more information, visit our website at www.dmgsailsports.com/powerboating.php. If you have any further questions, please contact us at 01-8456946 or email us at info@dmgsailsports.com.

DMG Sailsports at the RDS Boat Show

Visit DMG Sailsports at the RDS Dublin Boat Show, stand Q18. Running from Wednesday 18th Feb until Sunday 22nd, check out our website before the event for details of any special offers throughout this time.

http://www.dmgsailsports.com/

Speed Windsurfing Production World Cup

For the first time, the town of Dungarvan on the southern coast of Ireland is playing host to the fastest men and women in the speed windsurfing scene. From November 29th till December 6th all the big names of the sport will compete for points counting towards the 2008 Speed World Cup and the one-off Production World Cup Title. For more information and full details on this event, click here.

Irish Powerboating Takes Off...

Powerboating is now very much a growing sport in Ireland. In fact, in February 2008, the ISA employed Mr. Denis Dillon, a new Motorboat Development Officer with the organisation. Based in Killaloe, Denis is known to the boating community around the inland waterways and in the West of Ireland. With a long history of involvement in powerboat and motorboat training as both an ISA instructor and a keen boater in his own right, Denis’s remit is to promote all forms of Motorboating activity. Since February a lot of activity has taken place from the launch of the first Irish Jet Ski Club, to the ISA Yachtsman Euromarine RIB Championship.

See more on the ISA website at http://www.sailing.ie/motorboat.

Published by DMGSailsports.

VHF Radio Licence

Next Date: Sept 11+14. 1 evening and 1 full day: Thurs 7.30pm-10pm and Sun 9am to 4.30pm; Written Exam: 4.30-5.30pm; Oral Exam: 15mins per candidate (expect to be fully complete by 7pm). Cost: €280pp. Location: The Grand Hotel, Malahide.

Before you apply for a Ships Radio Licence (this applies to all vessels, irrespective of size) you should possess the necessary qualification. In the case of craft fitted with VHF only, the qualification is the Radio Operators Short Range Certificate Module 1. For vessels fitted with VHF DSC, (digital selective calling), the qualification required is the Radio Operators Short Range Certificate (SRC) Module 2 or full SRC. If you use a hand held VHF the boat must have a ship station licence also. Before attempting the examination you should attend a course provided by a recognised course provider. Possession of a radio operator’s certificate will enable you to use the correct radio procedure should you be encounter difficulty whilst afloat. MORE IMPORTANTLY!! You will be capable of assisting a nearby vessel or person and possibly save a life or lives!! The ability to use maritime VHF correctly can be a great confidence booster should the unforeseen occur. More information from ISA...

Sporting Summer Sale!

During the month of August, where two or more people sign up for a sailing, powerboating or windsurfing course mid-week, Tuesday to Friday, you'll receive a 20% discount off the course fee!

Please note, this offer is not applicable to lessons or courses run at the weekends, shorebased, VHF or kids courses. Course details available on http://www.dmgsailsports.com/.