Class Communications, Grants & More

Irish Sailing Racing & Classes Policy Group (RCPG) Spring News

Newsletter 3.2022

During the most recent committee meeting, the Policy Group discussed areas of racing which would be of benefit to affiliated classes to help support, develop and improve both participation & activity levels.

Following feedback from classes on the Policy Group, a number of suggestions were made by sailors that they felt would benefit all classes:

Class Webinars

Communications workshop for Classes and Events

Is your Class or Club planning a big class event this year? In this workshop we’ll discuss how best to promote your event through social media and look at how to attract “traditional” media – building relationships, interviews, and writing press releases. 2^nd of May at 1800hrs. To book your place: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/irish-sailing-communications-workshop-for-classes-and-events-tickets-615657386817

Racing based coaching session. RCPG suggests running dinghy & keelboat focused sessions with leading coaches on set topics, starts & 1^st beats and tactics & strategy. Sessions will include video coaching along with interactive ‘play by play’ clips.
Preparation and Mental Focus – RCPG suggests running a session on helping sailors lay down foundations in their preparation ahead of racing.

Keep a close eye on www.sailing.ie and Irish Sailing’s social media platforms for further details and times for these sessions.

If there are other areas which you or your class would like to see included in coaching webinars, please let us know – sl.rossiter@sailing.ie

Coaching Grants

Irish Sailing continue to encourage all classes to submit a coaching grant application for your class.

Champions Cup

The 2023 Champions Cup have been set for the Juniors on 23^rd and 24^th of September and will be raced out of Fastnet Marine and Outdoor Education Centre, Schull in TR 3.6m boats. The Seniors has been set for 7/8 October and will be raced out of Foynes Yacht Club in Mermaids. Nominations for each class need to be submitted by 1^st of September so be sure to get your nominations in following your Nationals as soon as you can. Any issues, please contact SL Rossiter, sl.rossiter@sailing.ie