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Hi
everyone,
There
is a lot of information for you in this
latest newsletter! Last week saw DMG
move into new offices downstairs in
the marina; this week sees the IMF Lombard
'On the Water Boat Show' in Malahide
Marina; and the May bank holiday
weekend welcomes back the 2008 Fleadh
Sheoil na hÉireann to Broadmeadows
estuary! And thats all just for starters.
Take a look around to see details on 2008
courses planned - Cruising, First Aid and
more!
Looking
forward to seeing at the show.
Enjoy
the Elements!
Dave
& Córa Garvey
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| Lombard
'On The Water Boat Show' 2008 |
 This
year's boat show is being held in Malahide
Marina from Thursday April 24th
to Sunday April 27th. The boat show
is shaping up to be a great one this year.
With many stands, impressive boats and new
shops to Malahide Marina, there'll be lots to
see and do. Check out the Expo
site for more. Come by and visit DMG
Sailsports in our new office - downstairs in
the main marina centre. In order to celebrate
our move into our new office, for the duration
of the boat show we will be donating 10% of
each course booked to Temple Street Children's
Hospital www.childrenshospital.ie.
If you're not planning on doing a course, but
would like to make a donation, we will have
collection boxes available in our office.
Please call in and say hello. We look forward
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Fleadh
Sheoil na hÉireann 2008!
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The
May bank holiday sees the windsurfing
festival of Ireland held in Broadmeadows
Estuary, Malahide for the second year in a
row. Intended to encourage newcomers to the
sport, this event also allows windsurfers of
all levels to get together, have a chance to
enjoy some latest equipment demonstrations
as organised by Surfdock,
and also to partake in some excellent
coaching from leading instructors from
around the country organised by DMG
Sailsports. This year also hosts the
first event of the IWA National Slalom
Championship. If you have never tried
windsurfing before there are a number of 2
hour beginner lessons available through the
weekend for just €20 including
introductory IWA membership. For more
information on the weekend check out www.windsurffestival.ie
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Advanced
Powerboating Certification
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Have you been using boats for years
but don't have the paperwork to back up
the experience? Are you planning on using
boats for commercial purposes and require
the necessary certification for regulatory
purposes? Or perhaps you work in the water
industry and would like to become an
advanced powerboat instructor.
The Advanced Powerboat Certificate
course covers the practical work involved
in coastal and night time navigation
skills and techniques. A participant is
required to have the theory of navigation
before carrying out this practical course,
refer to Navigation Skills section of this
newsletter. We are planning on running 2
public courses before the summer. Dates:
April 26th & 27th. Course program
can be viewed at advanced.htm.
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| Junior
Windsurfing Summer Course |
In June from Monday June 16th
to Friday 20th we will be
running a junior windsurfing course based
in Malahide Yacht Club. Participants
should be aged between 12-16 years; Club
membership is not required; All levels
catered for but no experience necessary.
There will be two courses available, with
only 1 course per participant. One will be
run each morning from 10am to 1pm and the
second will be run each afternoon from 2pm
to 5pm. Names and reservations are now
being taken. Please email Córa
with participant name, dob, address,
contact number, parents number and email
address.
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New
2008 Windsurfing Equipment Has Arrived!
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Just
delivered to DMG Sailsports, our new
windsurfing equipment for 2008. This
year's boards are Fanatic Vipers and
Fanatic Sharks (www.fanatic.com)
ranging from 220ltrs to 130ltrs volume. Our
sails are from the Loft (www.loftsails.com)
range in sizes from 7m2 to 3.5m2, rigged on Neil
Pryde X3
booms and masts.
We
purchase new equipment each year to allow
our customers to enjoy the latest technology
designed to get you up and sailing as
quickly as possible. Our courses were to
resume early April but due to the weather,
we'll be out starting April 26th.
Contact us to book sessions. Lessons are
limited to 4 per instructor so you get the
most out of each lesson. Wetsuit and
equipment hire also available. More details
available on our Windsurfing
page.
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Adult
Keelboat Sailing, Malahide Coastline
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Adult
small boat sailing scheme on the keelboat
Backman 21 restarts at the end of April.
Due to the strange weather we've been
having this month, we've been delayed a
number of weeks getting out on the backman.
(refer to side bar for more information on
understanding the weather and why it
affects the decision to go out on the
water). Now that the weather is warming a
little, we're looking forward to trips in
the water around Lambay Island or
Irelands' Eye. See full details on our Sailing
page.
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First
Aid Courses
Coming Soon!
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DMG
Sailsports will schedule First Aid courses
in Malahide for interested parties. This
certificate is valid for 5 years and aims
to provide participants with the skills
and knowledge required to provide
emergency care in the marine environment
and on inland waterways where professional
medical assistance should be available
within 30 minutes. Number of places
limited to 12. Current details are
available on firstaid.htm. Dates to follow
- register your interest now.
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| New
Cruising Scheme coming to DMG in May |
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Working
with Carlingford
Sail Training Centre,
we are delighted to announce the Day Skipper
5 Day course (part of the Yachtmaster
scheme) will now be available through DMG
Sailsports. From start of May until the end
of September it will be possible to book on
1 course in Malahide, or 1 course in
Carlingford, each month. The scheme follows
the course program outlined by the Irish
Sailing Association. Details on our Cruising
page. Based on levels of interest, other
factors of the Yachtmaster Scheme may also
be catered for.
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Develop
Your Navigation Skills
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Learn
the theory involved in plotting a course,
reading charts and planning coastal trips.
This course is run over 1 full day and 1
evening and holds a maximum of 10 people.
New date for May to be published. Register
your interest now info@dmgsailsports.com.
Full course program can be seen at coastalnav.htm.
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| Understanding
the Weather |
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When taking to the water, the 4 key
elements to identify when looking at
the weather forecast are: Wind
Strength; Wind Direction; Air
Temperature; and Visibility.
The sea conditions will be dictated by
a combination of wind strength and
wind direction. Winds from the land
provide flatter water for powerboating
and keelboat sailing, but may make it
difficult for windsurfers and dinghy
sailors to get back.
A maximum wind strength of force 4 is
advisable while you build experience
and get to know your area.
The air temperature will tell you the
kind of personal equipment you should
be wearing for the activity.
The visibility will let you know if
you might have problems find your way
or running into obstacles or other
boat.
The key areas to get information on
the weather forecast are television
weather reports, on the internet at www.met.ie/forecasts/sea-area.asp
and radio reports (each day hear the sea
area forecast on RTE Radio 1).
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