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ISA NATIONAL CONFERENCE & AWARDS DINNER
ISA NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2009
Three hundred people attended our National Conference, AGM and Awards Dinner over the weekend of the 7th & 8th March in the Burlington Hotel. Over 30 seminars including a range of topics from training, racing, club development, olympic & youth sailing and motorboating took place.
Overall the weekend was deemed a huge success. Some presentations will soon be posted to the microsite - www.sailing.ie/conference
If you attended this years ISA National Conference & Awards Dinner in the Burlington Hotel, Dublin 2 now is the time to let us know how you think it all went.
We value your opinion and regard all feedback as good feedback. Please click here to complete our 2minute survey.
If you did not attend this year's ISA National Conference & Awards Dinner please fill in the feedback form here
Email - isanews@sailing.ie
PHOTOGRAPHY:
The ISA would like to thank Generation Portrait Studios for doing the photography for the evening and supporting our RNLI raffle. Generation Portrait Studios also will donate any money made on prints to the RNLI through the ISA. To view the photographs from the ISA National Awards Dinner, Burlington Hotel, Dublin - click http://www.gpsdublin.ie/isa/gallery.htm
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ISA National Conference Timetable 2009
Updated version of this weekend's timetable is now available here
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ISA PRESS RELEASE (SAILING & BOATING): 4th March 2009 - Immediate Release
ISA to launch Guidelines on the Management of Boating Activites as part of a Waterbased Amenity.
ISA to launch resource for Local and Harbour Authorities at National Conference (7th & 8th March, Burlington Hotel, Dublin)
The ISA will launch “Guidelines for the Management of Boating Activities as a part of a Water Based Amenity” at their upcoming National Conference (7th & 8th March, Burlington Hotel, Dublin).
Chief Executive Harry Hermon explained: “Our aim is to help local authorities to promote watersports activity in their county. The ISA is working with decision makers to develop a self regulating infrastructure to support pro active management strategies”
The ISA already offer some of the tools necessary to support the local authorities to manage the waterways within their jurisdiction, such as their Club Development Programme, ISA Training Schemes, the Yachtsman euromarine Insurance package and the Small Craft Register. All of which have been developed by the ISA to help support safe and responsible participation.
Hermon continued: “These guidelines have evolved from working with a number of Local Authorities as they review or introduce bye laws for their waterways. If we provide the awareness and knowledge necessary to help them maximise the use of their local amenities, we are supporting our members and other watersports enthusiasts”
The ISA have noted an increase in the introduction, or planned introduction, of byelaws, which will affect not only their members but all boat users. Last year ISA appointed a full time development officer to support local authorities with the implementation of proactive management strategies aimed at increasing participation in their communities.
Developing Local Watersports Communities is the overall theme of the ISA National Conference, which takes place in the Burlington Hotel on 7th & 8th March 2009.
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Note for Editors
ISA National Conference, AGM & Awards Dinner 2008
7th & 8th March 2008 at the Burlington Hotel, Dublin 4.
Delegates from ISA Clubs, Class Associations and Training Centres around the country will participate in the National Conference, where the social side of sailing & boating will not be neglected as the Awards Dinner takes place on Saturday evening.
The conference will include over 30 topics from training newcomers, race management, introducing the new racing rules, developing club membership and operating in these challenging times.
The ISA Annual General Meeting will also take place on Saturday 7th March.
http://www.sailing.ie/conference
ISA
The ISA is the national governing body for recreational and competitive activities, involving sail and engine powered craft in Ireland.
For more information contact:
Bernadette Fox
ISA Membership & Marketing Manager
Email: Bernadette@sailing.ie
Phone: +353 (0)1 271 0110 (Direct Line)
Mobile: +353 (0)87 956 9012
http:// www.sailing.ie
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ISA PRESS RELEASE (SAILING & BOATING): 25th February 2009 - Immediate Release
Developing Local Watersports Communities is the theme of the 2009 ISA National Conference
3rd ISA National Conference & Awards Dinner takes place 7th & 8th March at the Burlington Hotel, Dublin
Developing Local Watersports Communities is the overall theme of the ISA National Conference, which takes place in the Burlington Hotel on 7th & 8th March 2009.
The conference will focus on grass roots participation, with a timetable of over 30 topics from training newcomers, race management, introducing the new racing rules, developing club membership and operating in these challenging times.
With the growing number of ISA motorboat members and clubs, the 2009 timetable will see an additional stream of topics.
ISA Chief Executive Harry Hermon explained: “Following the appointment of our Motorboat Development Officer we have a very active group of water users. There’ll be plenty of interesting topics for them such as powerboat racing and a PWC seminar.”
Delegates from ISA Sailing Clubs, Class Associations and Training Centres around the country will participate in the National Conference, where the social side of sailing & boating will not be neglected as the Awards Dinner takes place on Saturday evening.
It will be a busy weekend for all delegates with the inclusion of the Annual General Meeting on Saturday 7th March.
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Note for Editors
Personal Watercraft (PWC) is sometimes referred to under the brand name “Jetski”.
ISA National Conference, AGM & Awards Dinner 2008
7th & 8th March 2008 at the Burlington Hotel, Dublin 4.
With more than 30 topics or workshops taking place over the two days the National Conference. All ISA affiliated organisations are invited to attend as the conference is a key tool to prepare for the upcoming season. The Conference is also invaluable as an opportunity to network across the board! Complete list of seminars on the conference website:
http://www.sailing.ie/conference
ISA
The ISA is the national governing body for recreational and competitive activities, involving sail and engine powered craft in Ireland.
For more information contact:
Bernadette Fox
ISA Membership & Marketing Manager
Email: Bernadette@sailing.ie
+353 (0)1 271 0110 (Direct Line)
Mobile: +353 (0)87 956 9012
http:// www.sailing.ie
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The National Conference & Awards Dinner takes place on 7th & 8th March 2009 in the Burlington Hotel, Dublin 4.
All details of the conference can be found at www.sailing.ie/conference
ISA National Conference & Awards Dinner Accommodation
Special Rates available for ISA Members
Bewley’s Hotel
www.BewleysHotels.com
7th & 8th March 2009 - Only these dates apply
€109 B&B for single and €119 for double or €99 room only
Carlton Hotel Group
www.carlton.ie
€75 room only rate for any hotel in the Carlton Hotel Group
Clarion Hotel, Liffey Valley
www.clariondublinliffeyvalley.com/
10% off our best available rate on the day
D4 Hotels
www.d4hotels.ie
7th & 8th March 2009 – Only these dates apply
Double Rooms for single occupancy at the rate of €99 inclusive of Full Irish Breakfast
Supplement of €15 for double occupancy.
Only an 8 minute walk to the Burlington or 5 minute taxi
Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire
www.royalmarine.ie
€99 per room
€110 per room plus breakfast
Terms and conditions apply
Tara Towers Hotel, South Dublin
www.taratowers.com
€85 Bed & Breakfast
Quote ISA to avail of this rate
Complimentary upgrade to "Best available room"
Complimentary newspaper on check out
Correction to the Printed Conference Timetable:
Adventure Sailing will take place on Sunday 8th March at 1400 - 1600
The new Adventure Modules within the small boat sailing scheme offer new opportunities to develop sailing and sailors outside of the racing circuits. The speakers will provide guidance and ideas on running the courses and what you and your sailors can get out of them.
To view printed timetable* click here
*Please note that Adventure Sailing will not show on the printed timetable at present but will be updated as soon as possible.
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Plans for the ISA National Conference are coming along nicely with a timetable of talks, workshops and seminars now available on our conference website.
The timetable is available here
The booking form is available here
The National Conference & Awards Dinner takes place on 7th & 8th March 2009 in the Burlington Hotel, Dublin 4.
All details of the conference can be found at www.sailing.ie/conference