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NEWSLETTER OF LES GLENANS IRISH SECTEUR COMMITTEE
March 2012
Volume 2
Issue 1
The Beacon
Inside this issue:
Update from the Bases
2
Working Weekends Report
3
Getting to know your Secteur
4
New Lifeboat for Baltimore
5
Tom’s Technical Topics 1
6
Tom’s Technical Topics 2
7
Ringsend Rendezvous 1
8
Ringsend Rendezvous 2
9
Instructor’s Information
10
Early Season Courses
10
Volunteering in Les Glénans
11
Irish Secteur Committee AGM
12
To contact Les Glenans
E mail Ponton Paris
• [email protected]
• [email protected]
• [email protected]
Telephone Ponton Paris:
• 00 33 1 53 92 86 00
Website
• www.glenans.ie
• www.glenans.asso.fr
E mail Baltimore:
• baltimore.glenans.asso.fr
Telephone Baltimore:
• 028 20630
Web link to Irish Brochure
englishbrochure2012
Long term volunteers in Baltimore: Clement, Antoine, Axel, Holy, Yassin
Dear Members and Friends,
Welcome to your first 2012 edition of the Irish Secteur newsletter. The
seasons seem to pass very quickly and it’s hard to believe that we are already
preparing to open for the second season in Ireland!
In this newsletter there are lots of articles to whet your appetite for the
forthcoming season as well as updates of what has been happening on the
bases over the winter, and in the Irish Secteur. The working weekends have
already commenced, and preparations are well underway for what will be an
even bigger and better year!
As you will read, we have a new newsletter editor in the form of Mick
O’Meara, who for sure will bring his own personal touch, wit and experience
to the publication. A big thank you also, to our outgoing editor, Dave
O’Flynn, for his hard work last year. As everyone will agree the newsletter is
an essential information point for Les Glénans members in Ireland.
It was great to have the opportunity to meet with many of you at the AGM
in Dublin in February – and to reflect on the past 12 months. Last year was
incredibly challenging, as we embarked on the integration of the Irish Secteur
into Les Glénans - and together with members, volunteers and staff we
achieved a great deal. Clearly there is more to do and areas for further development. As discussed at the AGM these points will be prioritised in 2012 as
we aim to fully embed and complete the reintegration.
So hurry up and book that course - whether as a trainee, volunteer or instructor, we hope to see you in Baltimore or Collanmore soon!!
Best Regards,
Emma Sweeney - President Irish Secteur Committee
Tom Daune - Chef de Base
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Update from the Bases
Hello all, just a few short
words to let everyone know
what has been happening
on the bases. Well the end
of the winter has come and
we have all been busy on
the bases, quickly tearing
through all of those Christmas calories.
A big thank you to all
who came and added to the
ever increasing positivity
that’s now evident in our
association, both at the
meeting in Dublin and the
first working weekend of
the year in Baltimore.
Baltimore came back to
life at the end of January,
and work started straight
away on the two First
211’s, with the aim of getting them into the water as
soon as possible so that
the long-term volunteers
could sail. We removed the
keel from Baby-Bee and
replaced a lot of the “made
to break” bits (Pins, bushings…) which had begun to
show the test of time, resulting in the keel banging
from side to side whenever
the boat was sailing close
hauled. The operation went
off without a hitch and the boat
was launched and has since
made her first turn around the
Fastnet. During the working
weekend the 5.70’s were uncovered and following a lot of
pushing, shoving and holding
they are all nicely lined up
ready to be launched when
called upon.
In the midst of all this a
large bulk of the team, both
paid and voluntary made the
trip up to Dublin to the Secteur
Committee AGM. This provided a great chance for Tom
and Tom to meet the members in attendance and answer their questions. It also
provided a great chance for
the long-term volunteers to
see a bit of the country, while
Dan made a trip north to collect the first of our many new
nautical arrivals of the year,
the new 4.5m RIB, which will
begin its term in Baltimore before being sent to Collanmore
to begin the season.
Two more dispatches were
sent to Collanmore to continue
the trojan work being done up
there. The ceilings in the bar
and dining room were cleaned
and repainted and on the nau-
tical side the fleet of Laser 1’s
was brought ashore on Rosmoney to meet a 45 foot cattle truck from which emerged
ten brand-spanking new RS’s,
courtesy of Funboats Ltd in
County Cork. The lasers were
loaded onto the cattle truck
and dispatched to the base in
Baltimore, where they will
serve on level three courses
while the RS Fevas and 500’s
await the next working weekend to be put together and
tested!
And finally we are all eagerly awaiting the arrival of
our new Flagship, the RM
10.60. She will be painted
green and named ‘Rún na
Mara’, meaning my darling
secret of the sea. Other
names suggested were ‘The
Irish RM’ and the ‘Celtic Tiger’, but after being tested in
the field by our resident Francophones, we decided on the
former. A mixed Franco-Irish
crew will collect her in La Rochelle, make a pit stop in
Concarneau to collect some
supplies and set course due
North-west hopefully by the
beginning of April.
Well that’s all for now
folks, courses starting soon,
bookings starting to arrive so
we hope to be seeing you all
soon.
Tom Dolan
BOATS FOR SALE
Catamarans and dinghies have
been replaced in Collanmore
and last season’s boats will be
for sale. For details and prices
contact Tom Daune at 028
20630
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Working Weekends Report
16 volunteers turned out in Baltimore for a very successful and
productive weekend. The work
was efficiently organised by Tom
Dolan and Dan Noonan with
Emma Sweeney also acting as
Maitresse d’Maison.
The numbers were boosted by
the attendance of the long term
volunteers; Holy, Antoine, Axel,
Clement and Yassin. In all we
had 23 people sitting down to
dinner on Saturday night.
The second 211 was launched
and mast erected. The Glenans
570’s were completed and moved
out of the workshop where the
inventories were assembled and
installed. Rudders were sanded
Baltimore 24—26 February
and repaired, masts and rigging assembled and repaired
and the new rib was serviced.
Work was also carried out
on the buildings and environs.
Gutters were cleaned and repaired and windows cleaned
and oiled. The cooking equipment in the kitchen was
c le an ed a nd s er v ic ed.
Benches were painted and the
famous ‘wall’ at the rear of the
Station House was eventually
screened by timbers panels.
The damaged front boundary
fence was repaired.
French breakfasts were the
order of the day and aperitifs
were served by Emma before
dinner on Saturday night. The
work was engaging and the camaraderie so good that we forgot
to go to Bushes to watch the
rugby match!
The volunteers in attendance
were Emma Sweeney, Cliona
O’Keefe, Seamus Fitzgerald,
Mick O’Meara, Dolores Murray,
Kevin Murray, Marie Keohane,
Trevor Whelan, Cyril Dennehy,
Frank Slocket, Paul O’Neill,
Ronan Callanan, Veronica Scannell, Eleanor Deegan, Eilish
McCarthy and Sinead Boyle. A
big thank you to all involved.
Mick O’Meara
COLLANMORE WORKING WEEKEND
27th—29th April
Final preparation before courses
commence. Interested? Email:
[email protected]
Kevin gives advice to Axel, Mick and Yassin
Sinead and Dolores smoothing out the problems
Ronan and Paul discuss anchor weights
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Getting to know your Secteur
Emma Sweeney – President
Irish Secteur Committee
Sailing background
I’m from Dublin and grew
up in Glasnevin. I don’t come
from a family background in
sailing. So it was in 1999
when I did my initial course in
Baltimore that I had my first
taste of sailing.
First Glénans course
I did my first Glénans
course in 1999. I “fondly” remember the 8 or so hours it
took to get to Baltimore at the
time with no motorways or bypasses!
I did some short
courses between 1999 and
2001, but it wasn’t until 2009
that I really got involved in the
organisation as well as undertook more sailing courses. I
joined the GISC board in
2010, mainly because at the
time the organisation was undergoing significant difficulties
and I felt that I could contribute in some way at board level
and on the ground.
Sailing experience and ambitions
For the past few years I’ve
mainly done land based
courses in Baltimore with a
Collanmore dinghy weekend
thrown in. I would love to expand my offshore cruising experience - a transatlantic passage being my future goal!
Education and career
I completed a B.A. in Accounting and Finance, with
German, in Dublin City University. After graduating I took up
a job with Whirlpool Corporation. Over the next few years I
did a variety of accounting/finance roles in Dublin and
then spent some time at the
HQ near Milan, Italy heading
up a regional internal audit function. Presently I am working as a
Senior Finance Manager at the
EMEA financial centre for Whirlpool in Dublin. It’s an interesting
role, busy and challenging with a
wide functional scope. I’m responsible for a large team in a
very diverse organisation – all of
which definitely helps in my Les
Glénans role!
Hobbies outside Les Glénans
At the moment, any spare time
is spent enjoying the simple
things in life- so cooking and
baking , (which I love) combined
with wine + chilling out with good
friends and family! Also I love
reading - history, current affairs
and anything which I haven’t tried
before. Until recently my main
hobby was Irish Dancing, however the time commitment of evenings and weekends is not really
feasible at the moment (and I
think I’m finally too old for competing!)
Domestic life
I met my husband Dan when
he was working in Baltimore in
2009 and we got married in January 2011. So yet another match
made in Les Glénans. Dan presently works for LG as the technical manager here in Ireland - so
we divide our time between Dublin and Baltimore. That equates to
high petrol & diesel bills, but then
we get the best of both worlds.
Ambitions as President of the
Secteur Committee
My primary objective and aspiration, last year and this, was to
help drive a successful reintegration of the Irish Secteur into Les
Glénans. I joined the GISC board
when the organisation was already in severe financial difficulty.
I was very much supportive of reintegration with LG, not just because of the immediate financial
Emma Sweeney
rescue but the long term sustainability of Lés Glénans in Ireland.
Whilst then separate organisations essentially we had the same
DNA, the same ethos and values.
I honestly believe the future is full
of potential and the extent to
which we emerge as a successful
Secteur of LG is dependent on
active engaged volunteers, trainees, staff and members and I
truly believe in my role that I can
help drive this.
2011 was about the
“transition” – bridging the differences and gaps. This year is
about embedment, cementing the
merge, and looking forward to
drive an increased awareness
and success of Les Glénans in
Ireland. I think Les Glénans is a
fantastic organisation – not just in
its sail training but the “human”
aspect as well. It’s something
which I am passionate to promote
and to be involved with. There is
a role for everyone, and everybody can contribute in some way.
You can bring your personal, professional or life experiences into
LG, and also get the opportunity
take away something which can
add value to your own life as well
– in the form of new friends, sailing, new skills, and an amazing,
fun experience!
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The Alan Massey arrives in Baltimore
Poole. We have so many memories onboard that old lifeboat, one
of the highlights being the Rambler 100 rescue last August. However along with the successful
rescues there have also been
tragedies and most recently we
witnessed this with the search for
the missing crewmen from the Tit
Bonhomme in Glandore Harbour.
Our thoughts are with their families today.”
Baltimore RNLI’s new Tamar
class lifeboat Alan Massey
arrived home on the 15th February last to a huge welcome.
After crew training and
commissioning, the Alan
Massey will replace the Tyne
class Hilda Jarrett which has
served Baltimore lifeboat
crews since 1988. The new
lifeboat left RNLI Headquarters in Poole the previous Saturday calling at a number of
lifeboat stations along the way
before undertaking the final
leg of the journey that morning
from Crosshaven to Baltimore
Harbour.
Onboard the lifeboat, were
Baltimore RNLI crewmembers, Coxswain Kieran Cotter,
mechanic Cathal Cottrell,
Jerry Smith, Ronnie Carthy
and Pat Collins along with
RNLI Training Divisional Inspector Owen Medland and
Deputy Divisional Engineer
Michael Carmody. The Hilda
Jarret and the inshore lifeboat
Bessie rendezvoused south of
the Baltimore Beacon to accompany the new lifeboat on
her triumphant arrival. Local
ferry operators brought passengers out to escort the new
lifeboat home. They were accompanied by a fleet of over
150 Optimist and Laser dinghy
junior sailors, RIBS and motorboats, cheering and sounding
horns. Local school children from
Rathmore NS lined the pier and
sang to welcome the new boat as
it docked.
The new lifeboat, which is
named Alan Massey (ON 1302)
was largely funded through a legacy from Mrs Dorothy May
Massey from Watford in England,
and has been named in memory
of her late brother Alan, who it is
understood had a tremendous
love of the sea.
It was a proud day for Baltimore. RNLI Coxswain Kieran
Cotter said, “We have been looking forward to this moment for a
long time and we wish to acknowledge our volunteer lifeboat
crew both past and present. The
arrival of a new lifeboat to a station is an occasion of great pride
and excitement. The Hilda Jarrett
has served us well for over
twenty years but as a Coxswain
you look forward to receiving the
newest lifeboat model with all the
latest developments and technology onboard. We will spend the
next month or so training all the
volunteer lifeboat crew on her
before we say goodbye to our
Tyne class lifeboat, which will be
returned to the relief fleet in
The new Tamar class lifeboat
is 16.3 metres in length with a
maximum speed of 25 knots compared to the 14.3 metres of Baltimore RNLI’s current Tyne class
lifeboat which has a maximum
speed of 18 knots. The lifeboat is
self-righting in the event of a capsize and is fitted with an integrated electronics systems and
information management system,
which allows the lifeboat crew to
monitor, operate and control
many of the boats systems from
shock mitigating seats.
Sitting outside in the square
afterwards good humoured supporters chatted and enjoyed a
fabulous evening blessed by sunshine and clear skies. This bright
and unseasonably clement February day couldn’t have been better for a homecoming and augers
well for the future of Alan Massey
at Baltimore lifeboat station.
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Tom’s Technical Topics 1
Sail Control of the Month — The Kicking Strap
So, what’s the kicking strap for?
The kicking strap comes in many shapes and forms. Stateside they love to call it the Boomvang (referring
to the solid version) while in our own sailing slang we generally call it the ‘kicker’.
You all know the laser Vago’s, well they have what is called a ‘Gnav’ (An upside down vang, get it?). Anyway no matter how ugly the name is, you may have wondered what is it actually for?
Well the first time I ever asked that, I was told that it was to stop the boom from kicking up, and thus was
called the kicking strap. And you know what, it was the truth!
Twist:
So in order to understand it entirely, we must firstly talk
about something called sail ‘Twist’. Imagine in your head a
Catamaran mainsail, so, without a kicking strap. It’s a day
with light wind and you’re on a tropical beach in the Caribbean (Or the west of Ireland). You launch and are sailing
upwind.
You decide to ease the mainsheet completely.
Result:
•
The boom goes out, but more importantly it rises up.
•
By letting it rise up you have decreased the distance
between the clew of the sail and the head of the
sail (the end of the boom and the top of the mast)
The upper part of the sail opens up. You have in
creased ‘the twist’, or ‘opened the leech’.
Now sheet in hard.
Result:
•
The boom goes in, but more importantly it goes down.
•
By pulling it down you have increased the distance be
tween the head and the clew of the sail.
•
You have decreased ‘the twist’, or ‘closed the leech’.
So who cares??
Imagine if you wanted to keep a given amount of twist, but
at the same time let out the sail. You need to be able to
keep the boom down, but still be able to let it out. So you
make a traveller! But the traveller can only go a certain distance (the width of the boat), and you want to let the sail
out even further, but still keep the same amount of twist.
Here in comes the Kicking Strap.
But why?
The angle between the apparent wind and
the cord of the sail is called the angle of incidence (Also known as the angle of attach). Or simply put, it can be described as
the angle between the wind and the sail. If
we think of a boat head to wind, the angle
is 0°, there is no lift created. Lift starts to
appear at around 5° of incidence. Ideal angle for a boat sailing close hauled is about
15-20° We increase it until once the angle
of incidence reaches around 50°, the airflow becomes turbulent, lift plummets and
the sail is said to “stall”.
Continued on page 7
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Tom’s Technical Topics 2
Scientist of the Month — Archimedes
Archimedes of Syracuse (Greek: Ἀρχιµήδης; c. 287 BC – c. 212 BC)
was a Greek mathematician, physicist, engineer, inventor, and astronomer. Although few details of his life are known, he is regarded as
one of the leading scientists in classical antiquity
He discovered something which is very important for us:
“Any object, wholly or partially submerged in a fluid,
is buoyed up by a force equal to the weight of the fluid
displaced by that object”
Due to hull shape, the volume of water displaced by a boat is greater
than the weight of the boat itself. This creates an upward force, buoyancy. So the boat floats!
Archimedes died during the Siege of Syracuse when he was killed by
a Roman soldier despite orders that he should not be harmed.
Tom Dolan
Sail Control of the Month—The Kicking Strap
Continued from page 6
The wind at the top of the mast is not the same as the wind on the bottom. Due to the fact that it is further
above the water and suffers less resistance, it is stronger than its counterpart at your level. This means that
the apparent wind at the top of the mast will be orientated more towards the back of the boat (a lift), which
may have an effect on the precious angle of incidence up there! This is why we put twist in a sail!
Imagine you are on a cruising boat,
you bear away from a close hauled
course onto a beam reach, so you
ease the traveller. Then you bear
away more so you must ease the
sheet in order to keep the right angle
of incidence, but if the boom rises the
leech will open and you will decrease
the angle of incidence up top and thus
loose lift in the upper part of the sail.
So you tighten the kicking strap which
stops the boom from rising and keeps
our precious angle of incidence and
thus our lift.
Unfortunately the force of the kicking strap is not completely vertical, like that of the sheet, so we can never
get the same sort of efficiency. This also means that the bigger boats get, the bigger the kickers must get,
until they become boomvangs! Maybe this means boats are all bigger in the states? Like the cars!
Questions for you to ponder:
Catamarans don’t have kicking straps, why? And what control can you use instead? And I don’t mean the
sheet. Answer next time……………
Tom Dolan
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Ringsend Rendezvous
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January Lecture in Poolbeg
Bryan Dobson meets Kevin Rahill RNLI Safety Manager
for Ireland on Wednesday 25th January at Poolbeg
Yacht and Boat Club, Ringsend, Dublin.
• Engines should be checked as most
breakdowns are due to fuel problems
(blocked filters or running out of fuel) or
cooling system failures.
Kevin started by recounting his early sailing days with his
brother in Greystones SC. Like a lot of others he began in a
home built Mirror dinghy moving on to racing in an Enterprise. Since those early days Kevin has graduated to bigger boats and has crossed the Atlantic twice. He humorously described the last crossing with two others in a 45’
boat when they were caught in a F10 for days. Their Canadian weather router constantly reassured them that it was
only a storm and not a hurricane. It did however play havoc
with the watch system of a three man crew.
• VHFs should always be carried
(lifeboats and SAR helicopters can home in
on VHF signal) and do not rely on mobile
phones.
A Geography graduate, who, following many years in
the Financial Services Industry, mainly in Staff Training,
joined the RNLI as Safety Manager Ireland. He is both a
qualified RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Sail and RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Motor. He is also an active member of the
Wicklow lifeboat.
• Before setting out check the weather
forecast and the tides. Let someone ashore
know where you are going and the planned
passage time. If you are overdue by more
than an agreed time they can alert the rescue services.
Kevin demonstrated his Personal Locator Beacon which
is like a mini EPIRB. The beacons can now be registered to
an individual and no longer must be registered to a specific
boat. This allows the registered owner to move from boat to
boat and also to use it for land based activities such as hill
walking/mountaineering.
• The waters around Ireland are classed
as cold and adequate clothing should be
worn.
Kevin’s main safety tips were:
Don’t just wear a lifejacket (even on a pontoon) but
ensure it is always adjusted properly - adjust after donning
or removing a layer of clothing. Crotch straps are a must
and splash hoods and lights are recommended.
•
Regular comprehensive checking should be carried out
to ensure the jackets will operate when required. They can
be a lifesaver.
•
• Flares should be carried and people
should know how and when to use the different types.
•
Get trained
One of Kevin’s most frightening experiences was when the lifeboat picked up a
man who was in the water for twenty minutes: the man had gone beyond the stage
of caring as to whether he was rescued or
not.
In another instance a concerned wife
called out the rescue services to look for
her husband who was bringing his new
boat from the UK to Ireland and was hours
overdue. The lifeboats on both sides of the
Irish Sea were launched. He was eventually found thirty miles east of Wicklow totally lost and very frightened. His food supplies consisted of a bottle of water and a
packet of Jaffa cakes. He sold the boat as
quickly as possible and now lives in the
midlands. Kevin had lots of other stories.
The interview format was a huge success due in great part to Bryan’s skill in
leading and encouraging Kevin, who said
later he really enjoyed the evening – far
better than doing a Powerpoint presentation. He is now looking at how this interview format can be used for the regular
safety talks that he delivers around the
country. The evening raised €375 for the
RNLI.
Bryan Dobson, Emma Sweeney and Kevin Rahill
Alan McCann
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February Lecture in Poolbeg
Brendan, The Navigator, to the coracle on
the Boyne river and the many styles of the
modern currach, usually associated with
Ireland's Atlantic coast. Moreover, last
January two currachs were launched on
the Liffey, the product of a currach building project by the East Wall Sports Club.
Criostóir Mac Cártaigh and Cliona O’Keeffe, Vice President Irish Secteur Committee.
The Currach – its Origins and Evolution was the title of the
lecture given by Criostóir Mac Cárthaigh on Wednesday 15
March to a convivial gathering of more than forty Les Glénans members and friends at the Poolbeg Yacht and Boat
Club, Dublin.
Criostóir has written and broadcasted extensively on Ireland's maritime culture. He was editor of Traditional Boats
of Ireland, published in 2008. This book is widely regarded
as the finest and most complete description of Ireland's traditional boats. Criostóir began his presentation with an image
of the 100 b.c Broighter boat and now located in the National
Museum. This 20cm long model in gold is the oldest representation of Ireland's skinboat tradition to which the currach
belongs. We learned how the wooden framed hulls covered
in animal hide evolved from ancient times in both design and
construction; from the 6th century ocean-going currach of St.
Criostóir's richly illustrated lecture drew
on archival images and his extensive
fieldwork recording the diverse uses of
the working currach from transporting cattle across the Blasket Sound, hunting the
basking sharks off Achill Head, fishing for
lobsters in Atlantic swells to the popular
currach racing contests during the summer, culminating in the World Currach
Championships in Lousiana USA.
Criostóir's highly engaging and informative lecture on the ancient origins of
the currach and its successful evolution
over the centuries to the present day was
a welcome reminder of Ireland's contribution to maritime history. Finally, the sum
of €222 was collected for the RNLI.
Seamus Fitzgerald
RINGSEND RENDEZVOUS
At the end of April, John Maas, Archaeologist and Historian will speak on the Seafaring Tradition and Culture of the Vikings in
Ireland and Europe at Poolbeg Y & BC.
Confirmation of the date will be emailed..
Cruinniu Na mBad (Gathering of the Boats)
Proposed Reunion of 1970s Glénans Members 28th July – 4th August (Before Calves Week)
Younger Glenans members (i.e. those under 40) are warned that there may be some very disturbing events occurring in West Cork between the 28th July and the 4th August. Old members – some almost
past it - will be meeting to remember a time when we all sailed in black and white. Those of a nervous disposition may wish to avoid this unsightly gathering, or arrange for counselling afterwards.
A reunion is being reorganised in Casey’s Hotel Baltimore on 28th July 2010 followed by a cruise in
the area the following week. All people of that vintage (and others if you like) are welcome to attend. Former Chef de Base, Michel Pineau and some more of our original friends from France are making plans to
take part. If you are interested in attending please email [email protected] and let us know so that
we can contact you regarding arrangements etc. Also please pass on the word as we do not have contact
details of many of the people that were around in the 1970s.
If you have a boat or can lay your hands on one, bring it along. Don’t forget to try charter companies and other skippers who may have berths available. This is not an official Les Glénans event - but we
do want it to be inclusive (the living and the undead) of all who wish to attend. Numbers for the dinner on
26th July will be limited by the size of the hotel. - Scary moments guaranteed.
Dave Bagnall, Lonan Lardner, Tony Linehan.
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Early Season Courses
HOW TO BOOK IN TO INSTRUCT
Baltimore office
Telephone 028 20630
Email
[email protected]
Bring copy of certificates or scan and email them.
Remember that if you have an ISA Certificate and a
valid First Aid Certificate you can instruct on the relevant dinghy, catamaran or keelboat courses.
HOW TO BOOK ONTO A COURSE AS A DINGHY
OR CAT INSTRUCTOR
Are you an existing dinghy or catamaran instructor?
Do you want to teach sailing again this season?
All you need is:
An in-date First Aid Certificate.
A current or out of date ISA Instructor Certificate.
What next?
Call the base on 028-20630 and book your course
It’s that simple!
If it’s been a while since you have instructed, there is
the option of assisting on a course to get familiar with
the ropes again, without the full responsibility for the
course. Come to Collanmore to check out the new
boats, and keep an eye out in the next newsletter for
more details.
Simon Linehan
EASTER COURSES BALTIMORE
31st March:
Azur (Level 1) 1 week: 425€
Venturi (Level 2) 1 week: 455€
Horizon (level 3) 1 week: 505€
Chef de bord (Level 4) 1 week: 505€
Pre entry cruising (level 5): 2 weeks: 740€
7th April:
Azur (Level 1) 1 week: 425€
Venturi (Level 2) 1 week: 455€
Coriolis (Level 3) 1 week: 485€
Risée (Level 2) 2 weeks: 745€
14th April:
Refresher course (For instructors) 2 days: 245€
Azur (Level 1) 1 week: 425€
Venturi (Level 2) 1 week: 455€
Sillage (Level 2) 1 week: 505€
Horizon (level 3) 1 week: 505€
Horizon Intensive (Level 3) 1 week: 505€
Instructor course: 2 weeks: 690€
EARLY SEASON COURSES
4th May and 1st June
PAUL O’NEILL
Congratulations to Paul O’Neill who recently became a
Yachtmaster (Offshore).
Paul completed the Level 5 FFV Cruising Instructor
Course in Baltimore last summer.
Courses of 3 days for the Bank holidays in May
and June in Collanmore and Baltimore!
19th May
Wooden Boat course: Level 3 course. Techno
and sailing and participation in the Baltimore
Wooden Boat Festival. 9 days/ 605€
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Volunteering in Les Glénans
ENGLISH TEACHERS NEEDED
16th of June-17th of August
Baltimore and Collanmore
Credits towards courses: 1 week long course for 4
weeks worked.
You can even do the course beforehand using ‘PrePass’ option.
For full information contact Tom Dolan:
[email protected]
ANIMATORS NEEDED
16th of June-17th of August
Baltimore and Collanmore
Credits towards courses: 1 week long course for 4
weeks worked.
Get to sail during the week and gain the full rewards
of animating a group of teens
For full information contact Tom Dolan:
[email protected]
TRANSLATORS NEEDED.
HOW’S YOUR FRENCH?
Would you like to help out the re-integration while
at the same time brushing up on some theory?
We would like anyone who is confident in French
and would like to learn more sailing theory, or
who has some children who need comprehension
practice or even French teachers out there looking for exercises for their students, to give us a
hand to translate the mountains of documents
available to all.
Many different interesting topics to choose from;
Meteorology, Aerodynamics, forces in play on a
boat, sail controls, manoeuvres, instructing techniques, advanced sail trimming……..
If any of these are of interest to you or you would
like more details, contact Tom Dolan:
[email protected]
FANCY WEEKENDS FURTHER AFIELD……..CORSICA?
Each year the base near Bonifacio is built as a temporary structure and then dismantled at the end of the season, Needless to
say it requires a significant amount of volunteer power to get the
base ready on time.
06/04 – 09/04 Easter Weekend
Install the lodgings & water supplies
28/04 – 04/05
As the Fazzio site is installed and removed each year there is
plenty to be done in the form of toilets, kitchen equipment, facilities, electricity etc. So there is something for everyone to do…
If you are interested to volunteer you can contact:
Claude Israel (President of
[email protected]
Mediterranean
Secteur)
at
Les Glénans
A sailing school, A sea school, A school of life
THE BEACON
Newsletter of Les Glénans Irish Secteur Committee
Editor: Mick O’Meara
[email protected]
Written contributions and photographs are invited.
Copy date for the next issue is Friday 13th April 2012
Irish Secteur Committee AGM
The Annual General Meeting of the Secteur Committee
was held on 11th February last in the Clarion Hotel, Dublin
and was attended by about 80 people. The attendance included Jean-Pierre Glasser, President of Les Glénans;
Yves Pélissier, Vice President; Claude-Henri Pesquet, International Commission and Yvon Sellier and Alain
Mercier of the Committee d’Honeur. The meeting was
opened by the president, Emma Sweeney who spoke
about the achievements of the Secteur Committee and the
positive expectations for the new season. Tom Daune presented his operational report and detailed the developments in new courses and boats for the new season. After
presentations by members of the committee there was a
very constructive question and answer session before
Emma Sweeney concluded the meeting on a very positive
note.
An Instructor’s Forum was held in the morning, before
the AGM and was attended by about 40 instructors. Tom
Daune and Tom Dolan attended and afforded the instructors an opportunity to clarify various issues regarding instructing, courses for instructors and qualifications.
The new Secteur Committee consists of Emma
Sweeney (President), Cliona O’Keeffe (Vice President),
Mick O’Meara, Seamus Fitzgerald, Michael Collopy, Joe
Rooney and Barry Drinan (Secretary).
ASSEMBLEE GENERALE
The AGM of Les Glénans will be held in
Paris on 14th April. All members are invited to attend.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
31st March
Commencement of
Easter Courses
8th April
Arrival of Rún na Mara
in Baltimore
14th April
Assemblée Generale
Paris
25th April
Ringsend Rendezvous
Poolbeg
27th April
Collanmore Working
Weekend
19th May
Wooden Boat Festival
Baltimore