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ISA YOUTH NATIONALS & JUNIOR PATHWAY CHAMPIONSHIP 2009

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ISA PRESS RELEASE (YOUTH SAILING):
17th April 2009 - Immediate Release

Final Day the most challenging for Sailors in West Cork

Concluding Day of ISA Youth Nationals & Junior Pathway Championship 2009

The ISA Youth Nationals & Junior Pathway Championship 2009 concluded in Schull, Co Cork today (Friday 17th April) after yet another exhilarating day’s racing.

In an easterly force 4 to 5, frequently gusting over 20 knots on Roaringwater Bay, the top boats in the Youth fleets were able to attain their maximum speed on all legs of the course.

James O'Callaghan, ISA Performance Director commented: "The final day proved to be the most challenging, which is apt, given the standard throughout the whole week. I've been most impressed with the quality of boat handling and seamanship"

Laser 4.7
The top five boats had 20 points each going into the last day of racing. Michael Molloy (East Down Yacht Club) claimed the title when he won the final race of the day. This placed him just one point clear of both Wesley Brownlow (Royal Cork Yacht Club) and Henry McLoughlin from Carlingford Lough Yacht Club. However it was Brownlow who claimed 2nd place, when the tie break kicked in.

420
Timmy O’Laoire & Brian Kelleher (Howth Yacht Club & Royal St George Yacht Club) maintained their overnight lead when they won all their races today, to finish on 13 points. In 2nd place was Rob Lehane & Iarlath Kennedy (Royal Cork Yacht Club) on 21 points despite two 2nd places and a 4th in today’s racing.

Laser Radial
Oliver Loughead (Ballyholme Yacht Club & Royal Ulster Yacht Club) won all three races today to take the Laser Radial title. In fact he won 6 of the eleven races sailed during the championship. Chris Penney, from East Antrim Boat Club took 2nd place (20 points) just ahead of Matthew O’Dowd (Royal St George Yacht Club) on 24 points.
On the inner course in Schull Harbour, where the Junior Pathway fleets were racing the conditions were very testing however all the young competitors afloat displayed impressive sailing skills.

Topper
Finn Lynch (Blessington Sailing Club) was on form all week to decisively take the title following 7 race wins out of a possible 11. His two discards were a 2nd and 3rd place, which is certainly impressive for the young sailor. On the water today both Lynch and Stephen Duke of Courtown Sailing Club scored a 1st and 2nd place.

As the younger Topper 4.2 fleet did not race today Conor Sherriff (Courtown Sailing Club) takes the title when he counts 5 race wins in the series.

RS Feva
Sailors from Royal Cork Yacht Club took the top six places in the RS Feva 13 boat fleet. Richard Roberts & Paul Martin (14 points) were clear ahead of Isabella Morehead & Conor Deegan (28 points). The title of RS Feva Junior Pathway champion is only open to those under 15 years which meant that 3rd placed Julie Tingle & Dermot Lyden claimed the national title.

Detailed results are available here: http://www.sailing.ie/youthsail/inside/default.asp?pageId=686

ISA Youth National Champions 2009

Laser Radial
1st Oliver Loughead, Ballyholme Yacht Club & Royal Ulster Yacht Club
2nd Chris Penney, East Antrim Boat Club
3rd Matthew O’Dowd, Royal St George Yacht Club

Laser 4.7
1st Michael Molloy, East Down Yacht Club
2nd Wesley Brownlow, Royal Cork Yacht Club
3rd Henry McLoughlin, Carlingford Lough Yacht Club

420
1st Timmy O’Laoire & Brian Kelleher, Howth Yacht Club & Royal St George Yacht Club
2nd Rob Lehane & Iarlath Kennedy, Royal Cork Yacht Club
3rd Cian O’Regan & Mark Boylan, Kinsale Yacht Club & Skerries Sailing Club

ISA Junior Pathway Champions 2009

RS Feva (Pathway Champion under 15years)
1st Julie Tingle & Dermot Lyden, Royal Cork Yacht Club
2nd Alexandra Morehead & Mark Roberts, Royal Cork Yacht Club
3rd Kelly Myles & Roddy Fitzpatrick, Lough Ree Yacht Club

1st (on the water ) Richard Roberts & Paul Martin, Royal Cork Yacht Club
2nd (on the water) Isabella Morehead & Conor Deegan, Royal Cork Yacht Club
3rd (on the water) Julie Tingle & Dermot Lyden, Royal Cork Yacht Club

Topper
1st Finn Lynch, Blessington Sailing Club
2nd Stephen Duke, Courtown Sailing Club
3rd James O’Hare, Carlingford Lough Yacht Club

Topper 4.2
1st Conor Sherriff, Courtown Sailing Club Sailing Club
2nd Alison Dolan, Blessington Sailing Club
3rd Rachel Duke, Courtown Sailing Club

ENDS

ISA PRESS RELEASE (YOUTH SAILING):
16th April 2009 - Immediate Release

Tough Conditions for Youth Sailors on Roaringwater Bay
Day Three at the ISA Youth Nationals & Junior Pathway Championship 2009

All fleets were ashore early today (15th April) at the ISA Youth Nationals & Junior Pathway Championship 2009, which are taking place in Schull, Co Cork this week.

On the outer course, where the Youth Nationals classes were competing, the conditions were extremely windy. Short, choppy waves provided very testing sea conditions for the sailors. With an easterly wind present, the big swells from Tuesday were missing but conditions were much tougher.

Laser 4.7
The Laser 4.7 fleet came ashore early when their first race of the day was abandoned. Henry McLoughlin is the leader going into the final day of racing tomorrow (Fri 17th April). However the next four sailors; Wesley Brownlow, John Flynn, Mark Condy and Michael Molloy also have 20 points and all will be eager for the opportunity to race on Friday.

420
Timmy O’Laoire & Brian Kelleher won both their races today and have emerged as the new overnight leader with 14 points in the 420 fleet. Rob Lehane & Iarlath Kennedy are 4 points behind but still within reach of O’Laoire & Kelleher.

Laser Radial
Chris Penney (18points) maintains his lead in the Laser Radial fleet, just one point ahead of Matthew O'Dowd who placed second in both races today. Oliver Loughead, who won both races today lies in third place with 21 points. It will be hard to predict the outcome in advance of tomorrow’s racing.

Rory Fitzpatrick, ISA Youth & Development Manager commented:
“The competition is very tight this year and as this is also a selection trial there is an added incentive to achieve.”

The ISA Youth Nationals encompasses selection trials for the Laser Radials and 420. It also acts as a qualifier for sailors interested in the ISAF Youth World Championships, which will take place in Brazil in July.

Junior Pathway Championship
The Race Committee decided not to allow the Topper 4.2 class go afloat today in the strong 18-20 knot wind. However both the Feva and Topper fleets completed their two races in Schull Harbour.

Topper
Despite Stephen Duke’s two race wins, he is 2nd overall on 14 points. The fleet leader is Finn Lynch who is in a very strong position with 8 points and counts 6 race wins todate.

Feva
In the Feva class Richard Roberts & Paul Martin (8 points) maintains their overnight lead after counting a first and fourth in today's races. Isabella Morehead & Conor Deegan are in 2nd place with 20 points following a win in the final race of the day.

Detailed results on the website here: http://www.sailing.ie/youthsail/inside/default.asp?pageId=686

Top 5 positions:

LASER RADIAL
Provisional results after 8 races (inc 1 disc)

1st C Penney Chris East Antrim Boat Club 18pts
2nd O'Dowd Matthew RSGYC 3 3 28 3 4 2 2 2 47 19pts
3rd Loughead Oliver BYC/RUYC 2 1 5 6 5 6 1 1 27 21pts
4rd Brien Tiffany ( RNIYC / BYC 4 5 2 1 1 4 8 8 33 25pts
5th Ruigrok Alan (Howth YC) 39pts

420
Provisional results after 8 races (inc 1 discard)

1st T O Laoire & B Kelleher (Howth YC & Royal St George) YC 14pts
2nd Lehane Rob Kennedy Iarlath (Royal Cork YC) 18pts
3rd O Regan Cian Boylan Mark (Kinsale YC & Skerries SC) 25pts
4th S Flannigan & L Malcolm (Howth YC) 29pts
5th D Kissane & H O'Neil (Howth YC) 30pts

LASER 4.7
(No races completed today)
Provisional results after 6 races (inc no disc)

1st E Keller (Lough Derg YC) 17pts
2nd H McLoughlin (Carlingford Lough YC) 21pts
3rd W Brownlow (Royal Cork YC) 21pts
4th M Molloy (East Down YC) 21pts
5th J Flynn (Dungarvan Harbour SC) 21pts

FEVA
Provisional results after 9 races (inc 2 discards)

1st R Roberts & P Martin (Royal Cork YC) 8pts
2nd Morehead Isabella Deegan Conor (Royal Cork YC) 20pts
3rd Tingle Julie Lyden Dermot (Royal Cork YC) 24pts
4th O Flynn Kirsti Power Ciara (Royal Cork YC) 30pts
5th C Lyden & P Stokes (Royal Cork YC) 30pts

TOPPER
Provisional results after 9 races (inc 2 discards)

1st F Lynch (Blessington SC) 8pts
2nd S Duke (Courtown SC) 14pts
3rd J O'Hare (Carlingford Lough YC) 15pts
4th B Regan (East Down YC) 29pts
5th E Curran (East Down YC) 37pts

Topper 4.2
(no races sailed today)
Provision results after 7 races (inc 1 discard)

1st C Sherriff (Courtown SC) 8pts
2nd A Dolan (Blessington SC) 14pts
3rd R Duke (Courtown SC) 18pts
4th N Doran (Courtown SC) 18pts
5th C Murphy (Courtown SC) 36pts

ENDS

Note for Editors

2009 ISA Youth Nationals & Junior Pathway Championships
Fasnet International Outdoor Education & Marine Centre, Schull, Co Cork
14th – 17th April 2009
www.sailing.ie/youthsail

The ISA Youth Nationals includes three single handed classes: Laser, Laser Radial and Laser 4.7 while the 420 dinghy provides a double handed option.
The event is also open to the Junior Pathway Classes: Optimists, Toppers and the double-handed Feva.

The event is based in the Fastnet International Outdoor Education & Marine Centre with the sailors racing in two different areas. Race Officer David Harte has the Youth fleets in Roaringwater Bay, while Race Officer Richard Kissane has the Junior Pathway classes closer inshore, in Schull Harbour.

Prizes will be awarded to the first three overall and the first female in each Class. Zhik Sailing Gear and Curradinghy Sailing are working together to support Irish sailing with Zhik supplying prizes to the value of €3,000. CurraDinghy Sailing will also be on hand to provide support, gear and equipment throughout the week.

This event will not only encompass selection trials for the Laser Radials, Laser 4.7's and 420 but will also act as a qualifier for sailors interested in the ISAF Youth World Championships, which will take place in Brazil in July.

Daily reports will be posted to www.sailing.ie/youthsail

Photographs, free for editorial use are available on request.

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

ISA PRESS RELEASE (YOUTH SAILING):
15th April 2009 - Immediate Release

First Championship Title decided at the ISA Youth Nationals & Junior Pathway Championship 2009
Colm O’Regan is the 2009 ISA Optimist Pathway Champion.

Colm O’Regan claims the title of ISA Optimist Pathway Champion for the second consecutive year at the conclusion of today’s (15th April) racing in Schull, Co Cork.

After discarding his worst result, O’Regan (Kinsale Yacht Club) was just one point ahead of Brendan Lynden (Royal Cork Yacht Club & Baltimore Sailing Club) but that was enough to retain his title. O’Regan counted two firsts, two seconds, a third and a fourth place during the competition.

At the prize-giving, Rory Fitzpatrick, ISA Youth & Development Manager commented:

“The ISA is delighted that you are all here – you are the up and coming sailors and you provided some excellent racing. It was short, sharp and intense and all were well behaved.”

21 sailors raced in the Optimist class in Schull Harbour, many of whom are now travelling to Crosshaven where they will attend the first leg of their trials for upcoming international Optimist events.

All the other fleets racing will continue until Friday and the overnight leaders are:

Chris Penney (Laser Radial)
Eoin Kelleher (Laser 4.7)
Rob Lehane & Iarlath Kennedy (420)
Finn Lynch (Topper)
Richard Roberts (Feva)

Detailed results on the website here: http://www.sailing.ie/youthsail/inside/default.asp?pageId=686

ENDS

Note for Editors

2009 ISA Youth Nationals & Junior Pathway Championships
Fasnet International Outdoor Education & Marine Centre, Schull, Co Cork
14th – 17th April 2009
www.sailing.ie/youthsail

The ISA Youth Nationals includes three single handed classes: Laser, Laser Radial and Laser 4.7 while the 420 dinghy provides a double handed option.

The event is also open to the Junior Pathway Classes: Optimists, Toppers and the double-handed Feva.

Daily reports will be posted to www.sailing.ie/youthsail

A midweek and concluding report will be distributed to all.

Photographs, free for editorial use are available on request.

ISA
The ISA is the national governing body for recreational and competitive activities, involving sail and engine powered craft in Ireland.

http://www.sailing.ie

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ISA PRESS RELEASE (YOUTH SAILING):
14th April 2009 - Immediate Release

• 168 sailors at the ISA Youth Nationals & Junior Pathway Championship 2009

• Day One on schedule for all fleets in challenging conditions on Roaringwater Bay

168 sailors raced in 134 boats for the ISA Youth National & Junior Pathway Championship 2009 today (Tuesday 14th April).

Rory Fitzpatrick, ISA Youth & Development Manager explained: “168 sailors – that’s an amazinig turnout and is matched by the on the water racing.”

Sailors in the Optimist, Topper and Feva classes completed their scheduled four races, while the 420, Laser Radial and Laser 4.7 dinghies completed their three races.

The 2008 defending Optimist Champion, Colm O’Regan from Kinsale Yacht Club got off to a good start after winning two of his four races.

In the Feva class, Richard Roberts from Royal Cork Yacht Club also won two of his four races today.

In the Topper class, Finn Lynch from Blessington Sailing Club won three of his four races to take the lead in his fleet.

The event is based in the Fastnet International Outdoor Education & Marine Centre with the sailors racing in two different areas. Race Officer David Harte brought the Youth fleets to Roaringwater Bay, while Race Officer Richard Kissane had the Junior Pathway classes closer inshore, in Schull Harbour.

Race Officer David Harte commented:
“The conditions out there were difficult. With a southwest Atlantic swell and southeast winds (15 knots) the sailors were tested however they still provided great racing.”

The Junior fleets in Schull Harbour had nice sea conditions for all four races with southeast winds of 15 knots, which eased in the afternoons.

Junior Pathway Race Officer Richard Kissane explained:
“There was really close racing in all three classes. With no general racalls or course changes we were able to run all four races, back-to-back.”

Racing resumes tomorrow for all classes, with the Optimist championship concluding. Prizes for the event are sponsored by Zhik Sailing Gear.

Zhik Sailing Gear and Curradinghy Sailing are working together to support Irish sailing with Zhik supplying prizes to the value of €3,000. CurraDinghy Sailing will also be on hand to provide support, gear and equipment throughout the week.

Final results will be posted to the website later.

ENDS

Note for Editors

2008 ISA Youth Nationals & Junior Pathway Championships
Fasnet International Outdoor Education & Marine Centre, Schull, Co Cork
14th – 17th April 2009
www.sailing.ie/youthsail

Daily reports will be posted to www.sailing.ie/youthsail

A midweek and concluding report will be distributed to all.

Photographs, free for editorial use are available on request.

ISA Performance Pathway
The ISA Olympic Programme delivers a pathway from Junior Sailors right through to Olympic finalists. This Performance Pathway includes the Youth & Development Academy, which produced good results in 2008:

1st  U17 Laser 4.7 World Championship
4th  Female Laser Radial European Championship
5th  Female Laser Radial World Championship
10th Laser Radial European Championship

The ISA Olympic Programme receives significant support from the Irish Sports Council (ISC) and the assistance of the Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI). The ISA Olympic Programme is now at a crucial stage in its development. Investment in the Academy proves we can compete with and beat the best in the world. For 2009 these high achievers now graduate on to the senior circuit where they compete against full-time athletes in well funded programmes.

ISA
The ISA is the national governing body for recreational and competitive activities, involving sail and engine powered craft in Ireland.
http://www.sailing.ie

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

The ISA Youth National's and Junior Pathway Championships 2009 are well underway. To view the running report please click here.

For all results and reports see www.sailing.ie/youthsail

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Zhik and CurraDinghy Sailing support
ISA Youth Nationals & Junior Pathway Championship 2009

Tom Mapplebeck of CurraDinghy Sailing writes:

Over 80 young sailors are gathering at the Fastnet International Outdoor Education & Marine Centre at Schull, West Cork this week to compete in the ISA Youth National & Junior Pathway Championship 2009. Representing ISA clubs from around the country, the sailors are competing across seven classes for the title of National Champion from 14th - 17th April 2009.

Zhik Sailing Gear and Curradinghy Sailing are working together to support Irish sailing. We are pleased to announce that Zhik, as main sponsor, is supplying 3,000€ of sailing gear as prizes for the sailors competing at Schull this Easter.

This event will encompass the selection trials for the Laser Radials, Laser 4.7's and 420 and be a qualifier for sailors to represent Ireland at the ISAF Youth World Championships, which will take place in Búzios, Brazil in July. It is also the ISA Junior Pathway Championship for the Optimists, Toppers and Fevas

Rory Fitzpatrick, ISA Youth & Development Manager explained: “For 2009 this event looks set to attract even more competitors over the Easter break. The formula of running with a range of junior classes works on two fronts: families can bring all their young sailors to the one regatta and the junior sailors also get the opportunity to mix and learn from the more experienced youth.”

Based in the Fastnet International Outdoor Education & Marine Centre, the sailors will sail in two race areas in Schull Harbour and Roaringwater Bay. Race Officer David Harte is in charge of the Youth fleet, which includes the Laser Standard, Laser Radial, Laser 4.7 and double-handed 420 dinghy. Liam Dineen is the Race Officer for the Junior Pathway Classes, which includes the Topper & Optimist dinghies and the double-handed Feva.

CurraDinghy Sailing will be on hand to provide support and supply gear and equipment. Zhik will be making the prize giving a memorable conclusion to what we anticipate will be a very successful Championships.

ENDS

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IMPORTANT NOTE:

92 Boats already signed up for this year's event. Send in your entry forms by fax or email today by noon to ensure pre registration otherwise arrive on the day!

Early registration will be at 1730hrs followed by a Rule 42 briefing at 1800hrs in the Harbour View Hotel conference room.

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ISA PRESS RELEASE (HIGH PERFORMANCE SAILING):
7th April 2009 - Immediate Release

80 young sailors pre-registered for ISA Youth Nationals & Junior Pathway Championship 2009
ISA Youth Nationals & Junior Pathway Championship 2009

Increased Competition among Sailors expected
Over 80 young sailors have already signed up to compete in the ISA Youth National & Junior Pathway Championship 2009. Representing ISA clubs from around the country the sailors are competing across 7 classes for the title of national champion.

This event will not only encompass selection trials for the Laser Radials, Laser 4.7's and 420 but will also act as a qualifier for sailors interested in representing Ireland at the ISAF Youth World Championships, which will take place in Brazil in July.

ISA Youth & Development Manager Rory Fitzpatrick commented:
“This event will be very hotly contested, particularly among the Boys in the Laser Radial class as this year there are very many strong contenders for the National title.”

Already registered to compete include Ross Vaughan, Oliver Loughead, Chris Penny and Philip Doran who is currently the U17 Laser 4.7 World Champion.

Rory Fitzpatrick, ISA Youth & Development Manager explained: “For 2009 this event looks set to attract even more competitors over the Easter break. The formula of running with a range of junior classes works on two fronts: families can bring all their young sailors to the one regatta and the junior sailors also get the opportunity to mix and learn from the more experienced youth.”

Based in the Fasnet International Outdoor Education & Marine Centre, the sailors will sail in two race areas in Schull Harbour and Roaringwater Bay. Race Officer David Harte is in charge of the Youth fleet, which includes the Laser Standard, Laser Radial, Laser 4.7 and double-handed 420 dinghy. Liam Dineen is the Race Officer for the Junior Pathway Classes, which includes the Topper & Optimist dinghies and the double-handed Feva.

ENDS

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From Tuesday the 14th April 2009 the best of Irelands young sailors will go head to head for glory, gold and a chance to represent their nation at the ISA Youth Nationals and Junior Pathway Championships. Hosted by the Fasnet Marine Outdoor Education Centre in Schull, Co. Cork the results of the event will also be used along with the Munster Championships to determine who will be nominated to the Olympic Steering Group for selection to the 2009 ISAF Youth Sailing World Championship Team for Ireland.

The event is open to all young sailors across Ireland and is used as an indicator in the selection process to various ISA squads such as the ISA Academy, ISA 4.7 Squad and ISA Topper Squad.

Racing will take place in the Laser, Laser Radial and 420 for the ISA Youth Nationals and in the Topper, Feva and Optimist for the Junior Pathway Championship. Evening guest speakers will be there to entertain and dazzle once again as they did in 2008 with spot prizes as well as spot racing footage to boot!

With over 120 boats from around Ireland racing at this event each year this event will show case the up and coming young sailing stars of the country.

For the ENTRY FORM click here
For Notice of Race click here

For information regarding the ISAF Youth Worlds see here

For information regarding nomination and selection to the Irish Team for the ISAF Youth Worlds click here
For information regarding selection to the ISA Academy see here

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