Irish Sailing Association
National governing body for sailing, powerboating and windsurfing in Ireland
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The Irish Sailing Association (Irish: Cumann Seoltóireachta na hÉireann), also known as Irish Sailing,[1] is the national governing body for sailing, powerboating and windsurfing in Ireland.
- Powerboating
- Windsurfing
| Irish Sailing Association ISA or Irish Sailing | |
|---|---|
| IOC nation | Ireland (IRL) |
| National flag |  |
| Sport | Sailing |
| Other sports |
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| Official website | www |
| HISTORY | |
| Year of formation | 1945 |
| Former names | Irish Yachting Association |
| Membership size | approx. 20,000[citation needed] |
| AFFILIATIONS | |
| International federation | International Sailing Federation (ISAF) |
| ISAF members page | www |
| Continental association | EUROSAF |
| National Olympic Committee | Olympic Federation of Ireland |
| National Paralympic Committee | Irish Paralympic Committee |
| Address |
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| Country | Ireland |
| Chief Executive | Harry Hermon[citation needed] |
Strategic areas
Clubs and membership
Irish Sailing accepts membership both from sailing clubs and individuals across Ireland.
Training
Irish Sailing co-ordinates training courses across Ireland in the following areas:[citation needed]
- Dinghy
- Keelboat
- Catamaran
- Sailing yacht
- Motor yacht
- Powerboat
- PWC
- Inland waterways
- Windsurfing
- Navigation
- Emergency care
- Offshore safety
- Instructor
Sailing and yachting
The promotion of sailing and yachting in non-competitive environments.[clarification needed]
Racing
Irish Sailing administers sail and yacht racing across Ireland, including the following:
- ECHO & IRC handicaps;
- Sail Numbers;
- Race Officials and training;
- Rules;
- Classes;
- Match Racing;
- Team Racing;
- Powerboat Racing.
It also looks after Irish involvement in International racing.
Notable sailors
Offshore sailing
Olympic sailing
See:
- Ireland at the 1948 Summer Olympics#Sailing
- Ireland at the 1952 Summer Olympics#Sailing
- Ireland at the 1960 Summer Olympics#Sailing
- Ireland at the 1964 Summer Olympics#Sailing
- Ireland at the 1972 Summer Olympics#Sailing
- Ireland at the 1976 Summer Olympics#Sailing
- Ireland at the 1980 Summer Olympics#Sailing
- Ireland at the 1984 Summer Olympics#Sailing
- Ireland at the 1988 Summer Olympics#Sailing
- Ireland at the 1992 Summer Olympics#Sailing
- Ireland at the 2000 Summer Olympics#Sailing
- Ireland at the 2004 Summer Olympics#Sailing
- Ireland at the 2008 Summer Olympics#Sailing
- Ireland at the 2012 Summer Olympics#Sailing
- Ireland at the 2016 Summer Olympics#Sailing
- Ireland at the 2020 Summer Olympics#Sailing
- Ireland at the 2024 Summer Olympics#Sailing
Hall of fame
The Irish Sailing Association operates a hall of fame that includes:
- Clayton Love[2]
- Helen Mary Wilkes[3][failed verification]
- Ken Ryan[4]