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IRISH SAILING ASSOCIATION AWARDS
RON HUTCHIESON
Ron Hutchieson was announced as the ISA Volunteer of the Year at the Awards Dinner on Saturday 6th March in the Osprey Hotel, Co. Kildare.
Since the 1960s Ron has been a tireless volunteer for the sport at all levels both nationally and internationally. In 1973 he joined the committee of the Irish Laser Association and since then has been involved in the development and growth of the Laser Class to be one of the strongest sailing classes not just in Ireland but in the world.
An International Judge since 1983, he has volunteered at countless World and European sailing regatta. In 1983 he joined the ISA Racing Rules and Appeals Board and is Chairman since 1997.
PHILIP DORAN
At the same Awards Dinner Philip Doran, who is currently the under 17 Laser Radial World Champion, received a trophy as the 2009 ISA Youth Sailor.
08/03/2010
LATE ENTRIES
Entry for most of the World and some of the European events is now closed but anyone who has missed the closing date is still eligible to make a late entry (dates on the ILCA website) for a number of the events. Please remember that the "guarantee" still applies and full details of this are on this website in paragraph 12 of the ILA Ranking System.
In addition, contact should be made immediately with the Hon. Secretary.
20/01/2010
Frostbite Series
There are quite a few options for various Frostbite Series mentioned on the Message Board on this website.
30/10/2009
Europa Cup Events
Anyone who intends going to Europa Cup events should make certain that they take their CURRENT ILA Membership Card with them. If they turn up at registration without it they are likely to be charged €70 (agreed flat fee) by the organisers. If they are sailing in specific age groups the competitors may also have to prove their age (eg by showing their passport).
30/01/2008
ISA provincial training
Each year, after the completion of the summer season, the ISA propose Provincial training (Munster and Leinster). If you are interested, please visit www.sailing.ie and book your place ASAP. It is essential you enter in advance as NO ENTRY will be accepted on the day of the first session for logistic reasons.
25/09/2007
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