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10/05/2010

Lots planned for 2010 - Watch for updates over the next few days!!!

RULES FOR 2010 SLALOM CHAMPIONSHIP

When you start a timed run you must enter and exit the 4 buoys marked start & finish on the picture shown above. If you enter or exit the course other than shown your time will not be counted. On buoy number 9 this one can be turned in whatever direction as a left or right turn buoy. At each event each class will have one practice run and 2 timed runs, only your fastest time out of the 2 runs will count in that class.

The classes are:
Stand up
2 Seater
3 Seater
Top speed run can be any ski.

The points will be from 12 for first, down to 1 point for last place. Only the top 3 scoring members of each club in each class will collect points, this way smaller clubs have as good a chance.
The total points have been increased from 9 in each class to 12 as there are 4 clubs taking part.
There will be prizes for 1st , 2nd and 3rd places in all 4 classes at each event courtesy of
Jet Products and Yamaha UK.

When warming up your ski please do it away from the S1 course as your wake will hurt other competitor’s times.

 

06/04/2010

Irelands first PWC Slalom Championship!! Four dates set!!

Round 1 – Sunday 16th of May hosted by NWPWC club on Lough Erne
Round 2 – Sunday June 6th in Galway hosted by Galway Powerboat & Watersports Club

Round 3 - Sunday 18th of July hosted by South Meath PWC & PB club on sea at Clogherhead
Round 4– Sunday 19th of September hosted by Lough Derg Set Ski club on Lough Derg
The Slalom course is a zig zag course against the clock that actually comes as a course set on a frame that sits under the water!! Hope to have a video to stick up soon for everyone to see!!

Fancy taking part - Contact Jon on 086 2255904

06/04/2010

Lets do it Galsay Festival from June 5th to 12th!! 350,000 people expected to attend! Round ireland

P750 Championship mid-week. Round Ireland Offshore Powerboat Racing. Powerboat P1 Galway Grand Prix of the Sea.

Festival and boat show! PWC Slalom event on Sunday 6th!!

We are also organising a "50 skis do 5000km run for Cystic Fibrosis". The run is from Galway, around the 3 Aran Islands and back to Galway - 120km. Any skis interested please contact Martin on 086 0664137 or martin@npt.ie

06/04/2010

As part of the Round Ireland race we have been asked if we could put a PWC team to complete the circuit of Ireland. The race takes 6 days with one rest day in the middle.

The Route
Day 1: Monday 7th June: Galway to Killybegs
Day 2: Tuesday 8th June: Killybegs to Bangor
Day 3: Wednesday 9th June: Bangor to Waterford
Day 4: Thursday 10th June: Waterford Lay Day
Day 5: Friday 11th June: Waterford to Fenit
Day 6: Saturday 12th June: Fenit to Galway

800 Miles, 75 Boats, 300 crew, 5 race stages and some mad fellas on jetskis!!

If your interested in doing the race or want more info contact Martin on 086 0664137 or martin@npt.ie

17/11/2009

Next weekend is a busy one! We have 7 skis coming from the Westmeath Club and 8 skis coming from the North clubs joining us.

On saturday (21st Nov) from 10.30 to 6pm Denis Dillon from the ISA will teach the Certificate in Coastal Navigation in JD's meeting room! The course covers navigation, chartwork etc and is being provided FOC by Denis! Anyone interested please let us know ASAP!

On Sunday Uel from the north is demonstrating his Slalom racing course and all are welcome to launch and give it a go! The plan is to hopefully purchase one for the club next year for use in the different events we have been invited to - including the Galway festival! The course is a zig zag course against the clock and is one ski at a time! If your coming please send us a text so we are prepared for the numbers!

CHRISTMAS PARTY - FRIDAY 27th NOVEMBER

As an end of year bash we have organises a night for members, friends and family. We have a DJ booked, organised a few horse races, a club quiz, Raffle for super prizes - including a 2007 second hand jetski donated to the club and a few games to make the night a good laugh!

Venue is JD's bar - starting at 8.30! Bring plenty of €2 coins for your betting! If you want to share a taxi back to Limerick please let us know so we can have one booked!

 

 

Well dont to the 12 members who completed the ISA and RYA training certificates in Galway last weekend!! That makes 14 members fully trained!

TRAINING COURSE - DATES CHANGED - NOVEMBER 8TH

We have organised a training day for all Club members or non members in Galway on NOVEMBER 8th. Its a one day course and we will be getting Certification for both the ISA and RYA cources! Email Martin if your interested in going - Without the course the areas where you can ski will be getting fewer and fewer!! This is a once off day to train the majority of the club and is at a special price so if you miss this date you will have to pay full price and organise the day yourself!!! martin@npt.ie

JETSKIS BANNED FROM LIMERICK

Signs have now been errected at the slipways stating all jetskis are banned on the river in Limerick!! Its going to take a lot of work and quiet some time to get an alternative to the complete ban accepted but we are working on it!! We are going to see this more and more and to make your choices better you need to do your training course ASAP!! The only way we see to the councils allowing proper skiers on the waters through a Permit scheme like some other councils are running but you will need TRAINING - INSURANCE - REGISTRATION

WIN A RIB COMP

The ISA have a competition every year for their clubs where a RIB can be won!!! We are hoping to enter a team this year!! Its a team of four - We have to have two members with National Powerboat Certificate qualification which we have but there is room for two others. The tast last year involved reversing a car at high speed, Driving the rib through a course against the clock, doing a few knots, doing some chart navigation and some other races!! If your interested let Martin T know on 086 0664137. The first round is on October 11th with the final on in Wexford on October 24/25th.

Check out www.sailing.ie/motorboat/ to see RIB!!

BAN ON LOUGH DERG ALMOST A REALITY

In the middle of September a number of Jetskiers traveled from Limerick to Dromineer and caused havoc out there!! There were complaints to the Gardai, Waterways Ireland, ISA etc etc and a lot of calls for a ban to be put on jetskis on Loughderg. We have been told that the ban was actually being put in place only for the intervention of Denis Dillon on behalf of the ISA and ourselves. Since then we have done a presentation for Waterways Ireland which was very informative for both sides and we are now organising to do a presentaion in Dromineer and also meetings with Clare and North Tipp County Councils. If you have any questions email martin@npt.ie

JETSKI ISA WEEKEND ORGANISED FOR LAST WEEKEND IN OCTOBER 2009

The ISA are organising a Jetski weekend based in Ballina/Killaloe for all clubs for October 31st/November 1st.

We hope to create the first ever Irish Water speed records and will also have a Slalom course to play with!!! Slalom course is a zig zag course against the clock that actually comes as a course set on a frame that sits under the water!!

Other clubs will be traveling down on the Saturday and we plan to do a short navigation course with Denis for those who wish to do it and then do the course etc etc etc on Sunday!! All welcome!!!!

 

 

Aran Island Outing June 2009

"I honestly can say, I never thought that one could have felt like they were out on a foreign holiday whilst staying in Ireland"

Clubs: Lough Derg Jet ski Club and South Meath Jet Ski Club
Venue: Doolin - Inisheer
Dates: 12 - 14 June 2009
No of Jet skis: 14

I have been a member of the Lough Derg Jet ski club for over a year at this stage and I am ashamed to say that last weekend was my first outing with the club but I have to say it was worth the wait. It was a well organised, family orientated and adventurous weekend. Most launched in Doolin on the Friday evening and enjoyed the very scenic slightly choppy trip across and on arrival set up camp, the campsite being in walking distance of the beach - very convenient. The beach was fabulous, the water was two shades of blue and the weather was good as the weather in Spain. After such an eventful evening, a drink was well deserved, so down to the local pub where a few /a lot enjoyable drinks were had by all. Social skills in the pub were just as good as that on the water, a true united club.

The rest followed suit on the Saturday morning, a few of us availing of the ferry across.We wont mention any names but a few took advantage of taking an extra trip to see the beautiful Cliffs of Moher. I definitely can say they would highly recommend it : ). 14 skis in total invaded Inisheer due to a very good turn out from both our club and the Meath club. It was a pleasure having the Meath club there as they made the experience even more enjoyable. After having a relaxing morning and all introductions were over, we got the skis organised and headed to Inis Mor. The trip across was amazing I cant even explain it, 13 skis made the trip, unfortunately one had to fore-go the trip due to the tequila morning bug, unfortunately it came out of no where, nobody else was effected, lucky enough. On slowly entering Inis Mor, we admired the views and strong presence of tourists. Once we docked and got the skis safely tied up, we went for a refreshment in the American bar. Similar to Inisheer there was a laid back atmosphere and a strong Irish culture presence, if only we were fluent in Irish. Once refreshed we headed back safely to the rest of them in Inisheer. Strong marshaling presence at sea was present at all times. Jon in front, Noel in the middle and Joe at the back to ensure high safety standards at sea. While most of us docked, a few took a trip around the island and done a bit of wavejumping ( Sean - if you wouldn't mind sending on the photos of the wavejumping -very impressive), some returned to Doolin to refuel while Greg even done a bit of snorkeling.

We relaxed for the evening taking advantage of the good weather, we ventured to the playground where I can honestly say the adults nearly had as much fun as the kids. Great fun with the children and young adults!!! A camp fire was lit (thanks Kate for getting the turf off the boys) and a few light refreshments. All we were missing were the marshmallows, next time I suppose. A little trip to the local pub and back to bed as a long enjoyable day was had by all. (Caroline watch the step). Sunday morning got off to a slightly dramatic start, a lesson to be learnt that in the future, the skis will definitely have to be docked some other way - to be reviewed!!!!! We cleared up and headed on our merry way. A few of us heading first on the ferry and the rest following on the skis. I think we all learnt a lot from the wknd especially when docking the skis

I would like to thank the club for an enjoyable day out for all involved club members, especially family and friends. A special thanks to the Meath club for making the trip down. We truly hoped ye enjoyed yourselves and will meet again on yet another venture. Thanks to Allen and Alice for all the cooking facilities, highly organised I say.

A sincere thanks to all involved in making the trip as successful as it was and cant wait to go again.

Rating: 5 *****


Thanks
Siobhan

P.S Please ensure one has their personal belongings at all times especially their car keys.

Outing report - Ballina to Limerick

Date: 19th April 2009

Run: Ballina to Limerick City

Everyone was looking forward to this outing as it was the club’s first outing of the summer. We couldn’t have asked for a better day, the sun was shining and the water was like a sheet of glass. A few of us launched at the Ballina slipway and then headed down to meet the rest that launched at Two Mile Gate. Looking back, we should have all launched at Two Mile Gate but we’ll know for next time! We all assembled just past the bridge in Ballina and we waited for a few minutes to get the all clear to pass back through the bridge. We had 16 skis on the water! We headed up towards the dam with Jon O’ Shaughnessy taking the role of marshall. We waited a few minutes for the dam to open and then progressed on to the river Shannon. From here we headed towards Ardnacrusha. We entered the lock at Ardnacrusha and it took us about 40 – 45 minutes to pass through the lock. On a personal note, I thought going through Ardnacrusha lock was a great experience. We cam out of the lock and headed towards Limerick city. We all assembled just before Limerick city to ensure we were all together. We headed for the city and arrived outside the Locke Bar. A few went on just past the Locke Bar to explore! We all tied up at the Locke Bar and headed up for a bit of grub. We took a break for about 45 minutes then packed up, got back on the water and headed out of the city! A few of us headed back towards the lock at Ardnacrusha while others were behind experiencing a few ‘technical difficulties’!! We tied up just outside Ardnacrusha lock while we waited for the rest of the group to arrive. Eventually they arrived with enough stories to write a book! We waited for a few minutes to allow John Sheehan get over his traumatic incident!! We headed back into Ardnacrusha lock with the hope that Martin’s ski would start going out! We got through the lock and went on towards the dam. Some of the crew headed for home while others were still experiencing some minor problems! We Arrived back in Ballina about 18.00/18.30 and a great day was had by all!

Lesson of the day: If you are buying a ski from Tom, be aware that the battery is not included!!!!

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1st Club AGM being held on Feb 18th

Our first Club AGM is booked for the Kilmurry Lodge Hotel in Limerick for February 18th from 7 to 9!!

Many new and interesting developments have been taking place over the past few weeks so please attend and show your support to keep things moving in the right direction. We even have fingerfood organised to encourage numbers!!

Club officers ellection, updates on national training, insurance & registration!

Fund raising and charity events!

New clubs!!

etc, etc, etc,

 

National PWC Workshop taking place Jan 10th
Meeting in the Hudson Bay Water sport centre, Hudson Bay Hotel, Athlone on Saturday next (January 10th) from 10 to 5. This is a national meeting trying to promote and develop PWC in Ireland. On the agenda are Bye Laws, Clubs, Code of Conduct, Registration, Training, Insurance, Maritime Safety Act, Calendar of Events, Public impressions etc, etc, etc.

We will be leaving from Mulrooneys petrol station which is half way between Birdhill and Nenagh at 8am. Its on the left hand side and the only petrol station between Birdhill and Nenagh. (about 3-4 miles past Birdhill)

The more people to attend the better! This is the most important PWC meeting ever held in Ireland and it needs support from as many as possible. If you can attend please txt Joe on 087 6614521 so we have numbers!

 

 

Urgent Recall Notice

Killaloe Coast Guard have been advised of a product recall concerning some 2008 and 2009 year models of Yamaha Water Vehicles (Jet Skis).

Yamaha Water Vehicles, models FX1800-G/H and FX1800A-G/H.Risk: Fire and Explosion - In the affected watercraft, there is the potential for the fuel hose to come loose from the pipe joint at the fuel rail on the engine. If this happens, fuel could spray into the engine compartment, increasing the risk of fire or explosion resulting in severe injury or death to the operator, passenger, or bystanders.

We encourage all jet ski owners to check their watercraft against the ID number range of affected vehicles before further use.

Hi lads,

Just a few lines regarding the recent trip to Villierstown in Co. Cork.

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Off to an early start (8am to be precise) we headed out the Tipperary Road to meet up with another couple of lads and continued on to Caherconlish Filling Station where we met up with the rest of the crew (some with families along for what promised to be a great day out). With some last minute checks and some minor running repairs (thanks Martin) we were on our way.

The drive down on what were fairly good roads was pretty uneventful apart from the few people who stood and pointed at what was a mini convoy of jetskis! That said, the closer we got to Cork the more scenic the route got. Just outside Mitchelstown we met another one of the lads who made his way down (Greg Shortt) to increase the size of our convoy. Shortly afterwards we were joined by Tom Twomey and his son Garreth with two other local lads, all tolled we were 12 strong heading for Villierstown Quay. Tom with local knowledge, drove through what used to be a private estate many years ago and on entering we came across a gateway that looked like something straight out of an Indiana Jones movie. The estate owner apparently had the entire
structure imported from India many years ago.

On arriving at our destination we were greeted by the River Blackwater (a very wide stretch of water) with very easy access via the gently sloping strip and on the quayside public benches were available in abundance. After a couple of the lads got in the water to help with the launching it all happened pretty quickly and in no time we were all set. A few lads decided to stay aroun the fresh water (knee boarding and pulling donuts, great fun) and some of us headed for the salty stuff, and made haste for the sea at Youghal Bay just a short 20 mins or so away. Youghal itself had some small sandy beaches if you wanted to stop for a while before heading out into what were some really nice size waves for jumping. The beauty of this spot is that you had the best of both worlds, waves on the sea or flat fresh water 5 or 10 mins back inland (brilliant). After about an hour or so horsing about in the waves (ok, it felt like an hour to me, my arms were hanging off! Ha.) we turned back towards Youghal to some calmer water where some of the lads had a bite to eat moored at a nice little spot in Youghal Bay. (those who brought their grub with them did anyway!). The rest of us made tracks for the quay where we had left our gear. The lads there were still cutting up water with craic to be had towing a ring behind you with a couple of screaming kids behind you enjoying every minute of it. After a bite to eat and a bit of a laugh and a joke we got back on the skis and turned up river towards Cappaquinn under 2 bridges and a short spin along a scenic stretch of river, we still had plenty of water at the slip for retrieving the skis.

Again with everybody off the water safely and everything going without a hitch I think I can speak for everybody who came along on the day that a great time was had by all, the location was very picturesque with some really scenic stretches of water and to top it off a short spin to the sea. I'd safely say we'll be down Youghal way again in the not too distant future. To all who turned up on the day a big thank you for a great day out and a special thank you to Tom Twomey for his invitation to this particularly beautiful part of the country. And for those members who couldn't make it, maybe next time! (I'D RECOMMEND IT!)

Regards.

Alf.

 

The next trip is on Sunday the 24th

Launching on the river blackwater Co. Cork

near Villerstown

 
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Travelling to Youghal and onto the sea

Yee ha

Please send a text with your name if you are going

before Friday so we can be organised!!

meeting at cappoquin at 10am leaving at 1010am on to slip for1030 tidal till 330pm

see map above text club phone or email for more directions

safe trip down

see you there

last outing planned for August 10th

We are launching at Domineer at 1030am ready to go for 11

Up to Shannon Bridge and back

With no refuelling

Look forward to seeing you there

 

UNFORGETTABLE RUN TO ATHLONE

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Date: Sunday 20th July 2008
Launch Point: Dromineer, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.
Time: 9 AM (approx)
Objective: Ski to Athlone and Back


The time, date and venue were set. All we needed were people and their Ski's.

We arrived at Dromineer around 9:10AM to be greeted by the every early Joe Doolan, who had his Ski in the water and was suited up ready for the day ahead. Once the formalities like sign on and final safety checks were done we got on the water by 10 AM. We headed out straight across for Portumna with Noel taking the role of Marshall for the first part of the trip. He was followed in a V shape formation by Joe (with Mikey on the Back), Allen, Jon and Mark. We arrived in Portumna to the beautiful sight of the River Shannon, the water like a sheet of glass. We then proceeded on to Meelick Lock and after about 10 minutes waiting for the lock to open, and taking a short break from the skis, we headed on up the Shannon.

Next we hit Banagher Co. Offaly, we didn't stop though as time was pushing on. Then Shannon Bridge where we forced to stop for a refuel (although in hind sight, he reckons he would have made it all the way to Athlone). Next we navigated through some wonderful parts of the river, incorporating some tricky tight S bends and some careful manoeuvring around the many Cruisers on the water. We arrived to Athlone Lock and moored for a few minutes while we waited for the lock to empty. Eventually at around 1PM we moored in Athlone Harbour and decided some some fodder was well overdue.

After refuelling ourselves, we thought it to be a grand idea to do the same to our Skis. Unfortunately that didn't quite go to plan since the only filling station in town had no fuel. Panic Stations, or at least we thought so. The nearest station with fuel was at least a mile and a half outside the town. So our options were few and far between, (get a taxi out and back for fuel or chance making it back to Shannon Bridge on what we had in our tanks. So we decided on the later and headed back down the river. Lucky for us we all made it down without hitting reserve, and we refuelled no problem. The station was only a 5 min walk from the harbour.

So we headed back down and arrived back in Dromineer around 6 PM much to everyone's delight, (we were all knackered). And according to everyones reaction on their departure home, a good day was had by all. And on a personal note this was an unforgettable experience and I would strongly recommend anyone to do this run.

Jon

 

Outing this Sunday 20th from Dromineer to Athlone!

Launching at 9am in Dromineer! This is a long trip so come prepared! Money! Snack! Hood and mask!!

Directions: Head on N7 to Nenagh, At the roundabout on the Limerick side of the town turn left heading for Borrisokane, Take the second roundabout signed for Dromineer - 10 minutes from Nenagh easy!

Please send a txt to the club phone stating if your going and your name before Saturday so we can be organised!!

 

BEBO

We are now live on bebo thanks to Mr. Hickey!! Have a look at www.bebo.com/Profile.jsp?MemberId=6979380330

If you are heading out on the water and want some company stick a post on Bebo with your email address and anyone interested will contact you!!!!

Outing in Ardmore planned for July 6th

All members welcome. Launch from 10 am - with all craft to be on the water for 11 am.

Directions to Ardmore: Mitchelstown - Fermoy - Tallow -Youghal - Ardmore

Anybody attending please text your name with confirmation to the club mobile - 087 6614521 before Friday!

Any members interested in staying over in Ardmore on Saturday Night please contact Martin 086-0664137.

Hotel in Ardmore - Roundtower Hotel €50 per person B&B - 024 94494

See link below-

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Friday, 11 April 2008

As Motorboat Development Officer for the ISA (National body for Sailing and Boating in Ireland) I would like to send my congratulations and best wishes to Lough Derg Jet Ski Club. In time, history will shown that the establishment of clubs such as this one will be a key element in the development of PWC use in Ireland.

The ISA in support of this type of club is about to introduce a new PWC training scheme, More details to follow.

If you are interested in forming a club or want to know details about clubs in your area, please send me an email at denis.dillon@sailing.ie

Once again, well done to all in Lough Derg Jet Ski Club.

Regards

Denis Dillon

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On April 27th at 12 noon, the Lough Derg Jetski Club will host its first official event for members.

The venue is Ballina slipway on to Lough Derg in Co. Tipperary.

We will begin launching the Jetskis from 11:45 onwards as quickly as possible so we don't affect any other crafts launching.

On the day we are hoping to have the Lough Derg Club registration Identification stickers for the jetskis so each Jetski can be identified as a club member.

Membership forms will be posted on this website in the coming days, and membership can be paid to our Treasuruer Mark.

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