Many of the international teams have now arrived in Dublin for the SB20 European Championship.
Read MoreROYAL IRISH YACHT CLUB
SB20 European Championships 2018
25th August -1st September 2018
Sailing Documents and Notices
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Travel to Ireland
Helpful information for your trip to Ireland
Travel By Car Ferry
Ireland is an island with easy access by air or sea.
There are several sea links to Ireland
UK - Irish Ferries and Stena Line
France -Irish Ferries
Spain - Brittany Ferries
The closest port to Dun Laoghaire is Dublin Port, which is approx. 30 minutes by car, depending on time of day. There are excellent ferry connections daily from the UK and mainland Europe.
Rosslare Port is about 2 hours south
Belfast or Larne Ports are about 2 hours to the north.
Cork is 2.5hrs South
Irish Ferries are offering SB20 European 2018 competitors discounted fares for crossings from the UK, with cars and/or trailers.
If you wish to make a Car Ferry Booking with Irish Ferries please complete and return the reservation form direct to Irish Ferries. For details on fare prices and making a booking please complete
LINK TO FORM HERE
2018 - IRISH FERRIES RESERVATION FORM.doc
Accommodation
Dun Laoghaire town has a wide range of accommodation available including hotels, B&Bs and AirBnB
There are a number of villages close to the town of Dun Laoghaire which you can also considerie: Glasthule, Sandycove, Dalkey, Glenageary and Monkstown.
All of these villages are connected to Dun Laoghaire by the DART (Dublin Area Rail System)
Local Hotels
Royal Marine Hotel. http://www.royalmarine.ie
Haddington House Hotel. https://haddingtonhouse.ie
Rochestown Lodge. www.rochestownlodge.com
Killiney Castle. www.fitzpatrickcastle.com
Bed & Breakfast
There are a number of Bed and Breakfasts in the town, only minutes from the Yacht Clubs. Click Here to view the list of other options available in Dun Laoghaire.
Sponsors
Dun Laoghaire Video
Updates
Entry list for the Europeans 2018
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Australia, Belgium, France, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, UK and Ukraine
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Non EU citizens may need a visa
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The first 30 boats will be entered into a draw to win a free Racegeek D10 worth €1346 ....
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Australia and Italy have just thrown their hats in the ring and we have an ever growing list of top International sailors.....
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SB20 Ireland are excited to launch our Notice of Race for the SB20 Europeans 2018. Download here...
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The Royal Irish Yacht Club is situated in a central location in Dun Laoghaire Harbour with excellent access....
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French skipper Achille Nebout sailing Le Reservoir/Mazet & Associase, today brilliantly won the 2018 World...
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- Royal Irish Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire Harbour, Co. Dublin, Ireland A96 RC84
- +353 87 9481707
- mark@riyc.ie
- 0900 - 2300 Daily
Team
Colin Galavan
Chairman of the Organising Committee
Jack Roy
Principal Race Officer
Jack Roy is the Current President of Irish Sailing. He has been an International Race Officer since 1998 and was the first Irish Race Officer at an Olympic Regatta in the London 2012 Games. Jack started sailing Mirrors in 1967 and has raced in 420s, 470s, Flying Fifteens, J24s, Dragons, J109s and Squibs.
Mark McGibney
Sailing Services Manager
Mark is our go to man and the main point of contact in the Club
Joe Costello
Royal Irish Yacht Club Commodore
Timeline
Expression of interest
The Royal Irish Yacht Club and SB20 Ireland invite participants to register their expression of interest to enter the SB20 Europeans 2018 in Dublin, Ireland. Please send boat details to mark@riyc.ie. Please include Sail number, Boat name, Country representing and Helm name.
30/04/2018Registration
Registration and Measurement 0900 - 1800 hrs
25/08/2018Registration
Registration and Measurement 0900 - 1300
26/08/2018Registration and Practice Race
Registration and Measurement 0900 - 1800 hrs Practice Race 1500 hrs
27/08/2018Opening Ceremony
Details to Follow
27/08/2018Championship races
Race 1 Warning Signal 1155 followed by Race 2
28/08/2018Prize giving
TBA
01/09/2018Countdown
Expression of Interest
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