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THE Western Yacht Club in Kilrush is mid-way through its “October Se- ries” following a year of success on the high seas.
With “Chieftain” named Yacht of the Year and “The Spirit of Kil- rush” coming in second behind the Ger O’Rourke Chietain yacht in the Round Ireland Yacht Race last year – the profile of the 180 year old club has grown enormously.
This year’s Shannon Ferry Group
Western Yacht Club October Series is also proving very successful.
The series began on October 7 and will conclude in Saturday, October PAR
This is the final event of the Du- barry WIORA super league for yacht clubs.
The Rinvella Plate will be awarded to the yacht, which in the opinion of the race committee has given the best performance of all yachts in the series under the IRC system.
Overall prizes will be presented at
the WYC dinner on Saturday, Octo- ber 27 at the Harbour Restaurant.
The first race of the series took place in what was described as ideal conditions, clear blue skies and 10- knot force three south winds.
A total of 16 yachts participated from Clifden Boat Club, Tarbert Sailing Club, Foynes Yacht Club and of course the home club – Western Yacht Club.
“The officer of the day, Commo- dore Randal Counihan set a chal- lenging course west of Scattery Is-
land for the four classes which tested their sailing techniques to the limit. The weather conditions were favour- able and two races were held,’ said PRO of the club Charles Glynn.
The Western Yacht Club is based in the Kilrush Marina, which provides 120 pontoon berths, which has excel- lent facilities for all its visitors.
The yacht club will celebrate its 180th birthday shortly after Christ- mas as it was established at a special meeting in the area on February 6, ReW2on