Dates for the training Regatta and Irish Nationals announced.

Eddie Cox of Melges USA will run the first training regatta on September 16/17 at the Royal Saint George Yacht club.

Sailors are looking forward to learning all the tips and tricks from the M15 master from Zenda, USA. A series of short snappy races, training drills and video debriefs will get the Irish Sailors up to speed.

Eddie has managed the testing and launch of the Melges15 and Irish sailors are hoping that all lessons will be shared from across the Atlantic!

The first Irish national championships will be held on October 7/8 at the Royal Saint George Yacht Club. Team racing veterans Nick Smyth and Rachel Macmanus will hope to hold off family teams of the Lyttles and Murphys who all have shown great form in Summer Racing.