GP14 Ireland
GP14 Ireland

NOTICE

2024 AGM

(Will be held on Zoom)

 

November 27th 2024

7:45pm

 

 

The 2024 AGM will go ahead on November 27th 2024 via Zoom. The formal aspects of the AGM will be kept to a minimum but we would like to have as many members on the call. There will be an opportunity to share your thoughts on the closing season and the Committee will also outline the 2025 Event Schedule which is being worked on as we speak and very nearly complete.

There will also be a brief update from a GP14 International perspective including some insight as to what we can expect from 2026 World Championship in Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club

Any one interested in getting involved on the Committee we would love to hear from you. Committee work is not onerous with 4-5 meetings (usually done via Zoom) through the season. Feel free to email me using email below. 

AGM Agenda

  1. Presidents Report (Andy Johnston)
  2. Financial Update (Alan Blay)
  3. Committee Elections
  4. Updates and Open Discussion 
    • 2024 Season Feedback
    • 2025 Event Schedule
    • 2026 Worlds
    • International Update - World Sailing Rules, Sri Lanka Boat Build etc.
  5. AOB

The Committee would really welcome a good turnout for the AGM. The Zoom contact details will be issued to members via email in the next few days.

 

REMEMBER THE DATE

November 27th 2024, 7:45pm

 

Regards
Andy Johnston
President & Hon.Sec, GP14 Ireland Class Association
info@gp14ireland.com
 
GP14 Hot Toddy
Lough Erne Yacht Club
October 19 / 20
 

Carolyn McCaldin

The weekend of 19/20 October saw the GP14 fleet return to Lough Erne Yacht Club for the Hot
Toddy, the final event of the 2024 calendar. The event was kindly supported by Fermanagh & Omagh District Council the Boatyard Distillery.


The warnings of Storm Ashley due to batter the country did not deter the 34 teams that entered the event. The 34 entries were made up of 3 local Lough Erne Yacht Club boats and 31 visiting boats, some of whom had travelled from as far as Tralee to sail on the beautiful waters of Lower Lough Erne. The fact that this many visitors travelled despite the forecast is testament to the renowned event management of the club.


On Saturday four of the events planned 6 races took place in near perfect sunny, dry conditions in a shifty southerly wind across the lake.


Race 1 was a battle between Sligo YC teams with the Irish youth champion team of David Evans & William Draper coming out on top from Niall Henry & Ossian Geraghty. Father & son team Keith & Mateo Louden, Lough Foyle YC, took 3 rd place. The bronze fleet was won by Lough Ernes brother & sister pairing Adam & Emily Torrens.


Race 2 went to Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club’s Ross Kearney & Daniel Nelson again from Henry & Geraghty with another Sligo sister & brother team of Jessica & Mark Greer in 3 rd place.


Race 3 was again a battle between Evans & Draper, Kearney & Nelson and Henry & Geraghty teams with the 3 finishing in that order. Unfortunately, the Royal North pair suffered a freak capsize at the final windward mark resulting in them losing their huge lead. 1 st bronze fleet boat was again the Torrens’.


The 4th race of the day turned out to be the final race of the event due to Sunday’s storm. Sligo team Paddy O’Connor with guest crew Richard Street took this race after a late start and some bad luck earlier in the day. Evans & Draper beat Kearney & Nelson and ultimately won the event. Top bronze in this race went to The Greers giving them 4 th overall and 1 st in the bronze fleet. Equal on points with this pair were the first Lough Erne Yacht Club boat of Adam & Emily Torrens finishing 2 nd in the bronze fleet and 5 th overall.


After a mentally demanding day on the water, the crews were welcomed ashore with a “Hot Toddy courtesy of sponsors The Boatyard Distillery followed by an evening of food and banter in the bar. At the prize giving, winners David & William thanked event organiser Michael Brines and all the Lough Erne Yacht Club volunteers and sponsors for a superb event.

 

GP14 Hot Toddy
Lough Erne Yacht Club

October 19 / 20

Final Results Below

2024 GP14 Hot Toddy Results
Hot Toddy Results
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GP14 Hot Toddy
Lough Erne Yacht Club

October 19 / 20

 

Our NEXT event is the Hot Toddy in Lough Erne Yacht Club the weekend of October 19 / 20.

Hot Toddy entry is now open. Please enter now. Free gin after sailing on Saturday for first 50 entries!

 

Please get you entries in asap to help the organisers with their preparation.

 

 

CLICK HERE for NOR and Online Entry

2024 GP14 Autumn Open & Youth Championship

Sligo Yacht Club

Date: September 14 / 15

Youth Championship Results - HERE

Autumn Open Results - HERE

 

 

 

2024 GP14 World Championships

- Plas Heli-

Irish Ferries Discount Code AVAILABLE

(as of March 2024)

 

Irish Ferries have confirmed availability of a discount code for boats travelling to Plas Heli for the World Championship. As of today they have also confirmed the code could be useed by UK sailors travelling across for the Championship of Ireland this year or indeed by Irish sailors interested in travelling across to some UK event prior to the Worlds.

 

  • World Championships - August 10-16
  • Championships of Ireland  - June 28/29/30 
  • UK Inland Championships - April 6/7
  • Northern Championship - May 18/19

 

To avail of this, sailors can email our team at clubdeals@irishferries.com quoting event code GP14WC and including the information below:

 

  • Names of all travelling
  • Date of birth and nationality for each person
  • Do any passengers require special assistance
  • Dates of travel (out and return)
  • Route
  • Times of sailings
  • Type of on board accommodation (e.g. Club Class or cabin) if needed
  • Vehicle make and registration number
  • Trailer dimensions (in meters), to include towbar
  • Where booking a motorhome, please include height and length of the vehicle in meters
  • A contact postal address
  • A contact mobile phone number

 

Please note that the code will not work on our website and bookings should be sent through to our team by email only

 

Terms & conditions: This event code is valid for bookings for your specific event and cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion, offer or discount. Rates are not available if paying with Tesco Boost Tokens. Use of the event code will be monitored and will be revoked if any misuse is detected. Best pricing is available on our cruise ferry sailings and all event rates are subject to availability at the time of booking.

 

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GP14 Ireland Dates

Events & Venues

2024

Apr 20/21

Munster Championships

Killaoe Sailing Club

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May 18/19

O'Tiarnaigh Trophy

Mullingar Sailing Club

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Jun 1/2

Leinster Championships

Howth Yacht Club

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Jun 28/29/30

Championship of Ireland

Newtownards Sailing Club

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Jul 27/28

Bronze Fleet Bash

Cullaun Sailing Club

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Aug 10/16

World Championships

Plas Heli, Wales

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Aug 31/Sep 1

Ulster Championships

Carrickfergus Sailing Club

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Sep 14/15

Autumn Open & Youth Championships

Sligo Yacht Club

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Oct 19/20

Hot Toddy

Lough Erne Yacht Club

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