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October 2, 2025 18:31
I am opening this thread to establish and agree upon a designation process to be followed by Irish sailors who are interested in participating in European or global events.
October 3, 2025 12:42
I agree that local sailors should have first choice on attending International Regattas which have limited entries from each country. In my case I am not eligible to gain a place in the USA team and as a person born in Ireland as well as resident of Ireland with an Irish pension and also an Irish home owner I consider myself local. Ireland has two slots in the IOM class and could loose them if not taken up. In the UK I always enter as an Irish skipper for the IOM; DragonForce 65/95 classes as well as the RG65 class. Competing abroad against top skippers in the UK and USA and Canada is how I try to improve my sailing. We are fortunate in Ireland to have easy access to UKs RC sailing community which are admired for their innovation and skill in the sport. More later.
October 3, 2025 19:56
I’m interested in traveling to compete, but don’t know the hoops I have to jump through to be eligible or paperwork to complete…
October 3, 2025 21:36
I also agree that local sailors should have first choice at attending international events. I represented Ireland at the last IOM worlds in Australia. Also currently representing at the Oceania IOM contextual in Christchurch NZ. I was selected by the NCA because I live in Australia and no one else wanted to go. I am Irish born and lived in Ireland for 30 years. I am a proud Irishman however because I live in Australia and sail there, I can sail for both countries. In opinion, if any resident Irish wants a place at an international event then they should have priority. The overseas Irish should be second pick, if there are spaces left.
just my humble opinion
October 3, 2025 23:36
The process is that the organisation representing Ireland in IOMICA designates the Irish representatives.
October 4, 2025 12:05
My suggestipon is that we announce promptly (before the 11th) that any IOM owner that meets the membership criteria (I am assuming a class registered boat owner) should apply to RSAI for entry to the event under IRL;
Suggested time limit 1 November.
I would suggest having a discussion on the 11th to establish clear criteria for selection. From experience entry to Worlds or Continental championships is one of the most contentious issues in radio sailing..
I would argue that the criteria should include:
– previous exeperience at international events,
– participation in events (any class) in Ireland as a competitor or organiser.
I firmly believe that as national raduio sailing organisation we should keep in mind the development of Irish radio sailing when selecting our representatives. For instance I would prefer to favour a sailor who has already demonstrated in Ireland that they are willing to organise events here. Attending a Worlds would provide an opportunity to learn a great deal about the organisation of such a big event, and establish invaluable contacts.
October 14, 2025 20:37
Hello, I’m sorry I missed our last call due to an unplanned visit of a friend who has recently lost his wife and couldn’t just fob him off..
and you may have covered some elements already.
Here is the draft selection policy I put together.
Some of my key focus on this documents were, keep it simple, plain English, yet cover the key elements for anyone who wants to represent Ireland at any international event.
This is a draft document so all feedback welcome – But I don’t want to over complicate it. We’re
It is open enough for any of us to participate at these events, including Irish people living abroad but with approval.
Don’t want to stop people like Gordon to represent Ireland but I have issues with non nationals sailors who are not good enough to qualify for these events under their own national authorities but who want to compete and suddenly remember they have a distant great grand mother who was Irish and feel they have to right to sail under IRL…
Sorry I’m having an issue attaching the file… please bare with me on this till I find a solution
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I am opening this thread to establish and agree upon a designation process to be followed by Irish sailors who are interested in participating in European or global events.
I agree that local sailors should have first choice on attending International Regattas which have limited entries from each country. In my case I am not eligible to gain a place in the USA team and as a person born in Ireland as well as resident of Ireland with an Irish pension and also an Irish home owner I consider myself local. Ireland has two slots in the IOM class and could loose them if not taken up. In the UK I always enter as an Irish skipper for the IOM; DragonForce 65/95 classes as well as the RG65 class. Competing abroad against top skippers in the UK and USA and Canada is how I try to improve my sailing. We are fortunate in Ireland to have easy access to UKs RC sailing community which are admired for their innovation and skill in the sport. More later.
I’m interested in traveling to compete, but don’t know the hoops I have to jump through to be eligible or paperwork to complete…
I also agree that local sailors should have first choice at attending international events. I represented Ireland at the last IOM worlds in Australia. Also currently representing at the Oceania IOM contextual in Christchurch NZ. I was selected by the NCA because I live in Australia and no one else wanted to go. I am Irish born and lived in Ireland for 30 years. I am a proud Irishman however because I live in Australia and sail there, I can sail for both countries. In opinion, if any resident Irish wants a place at an international event then they should have priority. The overseas Irish should be second pick, if there are spaces left.
just my humble opinion
The process is that the organisation representing Ireland in IOMICA designates the Irish representatives.
My suggestipon is that we announce promptly (before the 11th) that any IOM owner that meets the membership criteria (I am assuming a class registered boat owner) should apply to RSAI for entry to the event under IRL;
Suggested time limit 1 November.
I would suggest having a discussion on the 11th to establish clear criteria for selection. From experience entry to Worlds or Continental championships is one of the most contentious issues in radio sailing..
I would argue that the criteria should include:
– previous exeperience at international events,
– participation in events (any class) in Ireland as a competitor or organiser.
I firmly believe that as national raduio sailing organisation we should keep in mind the development of Irish radio sailing when selecting our representatives. For instance I would prefer to favour a sailor who has already demonstrated in Ireland that they are willing to organise events here. Attending a Worlds would provide an opportunity to learn a great deal about the organisation of such a big event, and establish invaluable contacts.
Hello, I’m sorry I missed our last call due to an unplanned visit of a friend who has recently lost his wife and couldn’t just fob him off..
and you may have covered some elements already.
Here is the draft selection policy I put together.
Some of my key focus on this documents were, keep it simple, plain English, yet cover the key elements for anyone who wants to represent Ireland at any international event.
This is a draft document so all feedback welcome – But I don’t want to over complicate it. We’re
It is open enough for any of us to participate at these events, including Irish people living abroad but with approval.
Don’t want to stop people like Gordon to represent Ireland but I have issues with non nationals sailors who are not good enough to qualify for these events under their own national authorities but who want to compete and suddenly remember they have a distant great grand mother who was Irish and feel they have to right to sail under IRL…
Sorry I’m having an issue attaching the file… please bare with me on this till I find a solution
