Firstly thanks to everyone who came to the Corrib event it truly was a great weekend,
Secondly , Thanks to everyone who made suggestions as to the location for the September outing , I think we have a great trip for September now thanks all the suggestions .
We have secured the use of the Lough Allen Sailing Centre In Drumshambo Co Leitrim, for the Weekend starting Friday 16th September until Sunday 18th
Web Site [www.allen.ie]
We have the use of the complete centre:
8 Rooms with 6 beds in each room and en suite (48 beds)
Fully equiped kitchen on site
Camping facilties
Slipway,
Mooring ,
BBQ Area
Accomodation will cost €10 for one night and €15 for 2 nights (sharing unless you want to take the whole room)
Camping will be €5 for the weekend
The event will consist of the usual Powerboat Branch Activities
Friday
Arrival and Launch
Drinks by the Lake etc etc.
Saturday:
Arrival and Launch
Registration
Skipper Meeting @ 10.30 with Tea and Coffee ( Bring your own Mug)
Safety Of Small Craft Talk by ISA instructure (TBC)
On the water 11.30
Pub Grub lunch (Location TBC)
Return to Base
Wine and Cheese Reception 7pm
Dinner in the Center
Drinks by the Lake etc etc.
Sunday:
Skipper Meeting @ 11.00 with Tea and Coffee ( Bring your own Mug)
Spin to Spencer dock for a Picnic
Return to base and Head for Home
Approx distance covered for the weekend wil be 45km
We are unable to confirm the cost of entry fee until we have numbers so please let us know ASAP if you are attending . The entry will cover the cost of food, wine cheese , for the Sat night and tea & coffee, Soft drinks for the coffee mornings. We will confirm this as soon as we have a good idea of who is coming .
Drumshambo:
Most if not all shops and facilities are avaiable in Drumshambo and the closest hotel is The Ramada which serves good pub grub at a fair price . (5 min away)
Link [www.ramadahotelleitrim.com]
If you are interested in coming along please send an e mail to powerboat(ag)iwai.ie or call Paul Garland on O86 8217712 or Cormac Smith O87 8376614
Once again thanks for the support and look forward to seeing you all in September
Kind Regards
Cormac Smith
Chairman Powerboat Branch IWAI