University of Limerick
UL Spring Challenge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• The Spring Challenge
  is an open competition to all dingy sailors nationwide & abroad, taking place the 24th &25th of April 2010.

 

The Spring Challenge has been organised by the UL Staff Sailing Club with the assistance of the UL Activity Centre and the Killaloe Sailing Club since 1998. The aim of the challenge is to provide an early welcome back onto the water to dinghy sailors from clubs in Ireland and abroad .

 

Over the years this event has grown in popularity and is a welcome addition to the landscape of the lake.

 

"If your looking for an event to challenge you ability to notice a change in wind direction then this is the event for you."

 

 

Location:
At the University of Limerick Activity Centre (ULAC)

Here are some directions. For those of you planning to stay overnight here a list of recommended places to stay in Killaloe.

 

Below are details from the 2009 Event.

which you may find useful as the 2010 event will be quite similar in structure.

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Brief Diary of a UL Spring Challenge Event
This weekend event commences on Saturday morning, with registration around 10.30am,
The first race on the water starts at 12.00 noon followed by a lunch break. The lunch break allows the race officer time to review the course and make any adjustments to the course both in length and its position relative to the wind. Hence insuring that it is possible to complete the remaining races, each within one hour. Off the water is usually 3-3:30pm.

 

On Sunday as there is no lifting of masts or registration. Arrival at the Centre takes place at 9.30 and the first race on the water starts around 11.00 am. If after race one no adjustments need to be made to the course then lunch on the water is often postponed and racing continues until three race have been completed. Off the water is usually 2-3:00pm.

Race results are compiled and the presentation of the trophy may take place at ULAC or at another venue nearby.

 

Open Event

This event is open to all dinghy sailors who would like to enter, all races are PY handicapped.,

 

 

Entering the UL Spring Challenge Event in 2010 ?

Costs :
The entry cost will be pretty much the same plus or minus 5 euros.

 

Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions:
These documents will remail quite similar but are subject to change should I.S.A. guidelines recommend such.

 

Volunteers

Each year we need 2-3 people with rescue boat cert's and another 4-5 people able bodied people to assist with on the water activities required for keeping the competitors and course in good condition . If you have sailed this event in the past or are active in other local sailing clubs please do contact the ULSSC committee, your assistance will be appreciated.

 

Related Documents for 2009

• Poster for Event
  
  Notice of the Race
  
  Sailing Instructions
  
  Entry form for 2009

 

 

Past winners of the ULSSC : Spring Challenge.

• 2009 : Michael Campion & Eoin Enright (KSC)
  
  2008: M Murphy & A Voye, WHSC
  
  2007:Richard Fox & Edward Lowe Fireball From KSC.
  
  2006:J Ryan & D Tanner KSC
  
  2005:J Ryan & D Tanner ULSSC
  
  2004:M Heinz & J O’Halloran CSC
  
  2003:M Murphy & S Mcloughlin Fireball from WHSC
  
  2002:R. Fox & E Lowe  Fireball from KSC
  
  2001: C Davis, Wayfarer from Cullaun SC.
  
  2000: J Ryan & M Campion, 420 from ULSC
  
  1999: R. Fox & E Lowe  Fireball from KSC
  
  1998: Damian Maloney Laser from ULSC