ISS 5 Cork

August 15th and 16th saw the Irish Slalom Series travel to Co.Cork for Round 5 of what has been a fantastic year so far. With wind at every event this year Cork would prove no different. Saturday morning dawned with a fresh SW breeze. The ISS team hit the road at 7am in search of the most suitable beach. With insufficient breeze in Coolmaine, the event was moved to GarryLucas. By 9am, local event organiser Pearse Geaney (www.bigsurf.ie) was kitting out the beach for the days racing.

With registration complete and the beach awash with colourful sails, competitors were summoned to the briefing. Many local sailors took the opportunity to enter there first event, while Gartan OEC’s John Boycee ensured Ireland’s top young sailors made the 9 hour trip from Downings.  Race officer, Greg Day explained the race course to the 51 strong fleet. The gold fleet course was a 4 mark downwind course, while the silver fleet battled it out on a shorter course. The silver fleet aided by their gold fleet buddies kicked off the racing on the button at 11am. (more…)

Slalom - Cork

After one of the biggest windsurfing events held in Ireland over the past 15 years we are now less than two weeks away from the penultimate round of the Irish Slalom Series.

Downings was a major success with over 130 competitors ranging in age from 6 to 72. Check out the event report, photos and results on www.irishslalom.ie Thanks to all of you who helped promote this event – well done to all involved!!!!

Round 5 being held in Coolmaine, Co Cork on August 15th/ 16th – hosted by www.bigsurf.ie

- Racing for Gold and Silver Fleets only
- Excellent location
- Hot lunches on the beach both days supplied by Cully & Sully
- Excellent prizes – great list of sponsors
- Guaranteed fun on Sat Nite in the famous party town of Kinsale
- Buddy System for Silver Fleet
- Further details, NOR and Party details @ www.irishslalom.ie