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As our young sailors start summer courses in the Yachtbclubs and sail training schools across the country we looked to Finn Lynch for some advice from his training camp in Japan. 'I'm often asked what advice I would give to young Irish sailors. Personally, I want to influence the young sailor who wants to be competitive and who are thinking about the Olympics. One thing I can say is that yes, it is possible but do commit early. I'm sure lots of Olympic athletes wished they started the serious training one or two years earlier. So if the Olympics are...

Have you got what it takes to beat the best? Harken grinder pedestals are found on some of the most exciting race boats in the world, raced by sailors at the top of their game! Have you got what it takes to top our leader board? Viking Marine have brought the Harken Grinder Challenge to the ICRA's this weekend Prizes include Viking Marine Vouchers for First Time places for Ladies and Men on both Friday and Saturday. You will find the Viking Marine Harken Challenge on the forecourt of the RSGYC friday and saturday after racing.So flex those muscles and...

After the Rio Olympics the International Laser class association changed it's class rules to allow digital compasses. The rules is that 'Electronic, self-contained, digitalcompasses using only magnetic input are permitted.' In conversation with Finn Lynch before he headed off to Porto at the weekend he confirmed that he now uses the Raymarine TackTick micro compass.  'I find this to be a game changer for overall performance in laser racing. At start time I use the compass for checking the exact degree of line bias and also it's a great tool to see what shift you are in straight off the line....

ISORA Race 1 CANCELLEDDue to the uncertainty in the track of Storm Hannah Race 1 tomorrow is cancelled. All entry fees can be credited towards future races. Apologies for the late notice but every aspect was examined by the Sailing Committee before reaching this difficult decision. With this cancellation the Viking Marine Coastal series will now be the best 3 races from 4. 

Viking Marine will sponsor the ISORA Coastal Series again this year for the third year running. 'I have always loved offshore sailing says Ian O Meara. To this day I remember my first off-shore onboard Barry O Donnell's Oyster Yacht 'Sundowner'. Great sailing, great fun and brings out the best in all of us'.   The 2019 series promises to be an exciting one with ISORA and AFLOAT keeping everyone up to date on racing Instructions and results. Wishing everyone a great series and stay safe. On that note Spinlock have launched the new DECKVEST VITO OFFSHORE 170N HAMMAR LIFEJACKET.If you...