•The female-dominated crew of Joie de Vie enjoyed victory in the second race of the Galway Bay Sailing Club’s Storm Technology Series in exhilarating conditions of up to 30 knot winds. First to the windward mark, using a small headsail. Joie de Bie stayed ahead of Henry and Marina Lupton’s new boat Beoga on the run to Leverets and continued to lead until close to the end when Optique overtook. However her keel lifted on the last gybe and the crew had to drop the kite, thus ceding the lead to Joie again, who maintained it to the finish, claiming first on both Echo and IRC handicap. Now What claimed second on Echo with Optique on IRC. Despite tearing their spinnaker with a Chinese gybe near the end of the race Beoga still limped home third over the line. In Class 2 the win went to RhoCoDar who sailed a good tactical race given the conditions. Addict took second with Thataway taking third.
•Ahascragh United are once again hosting the FAI Summer Soccer schools from July 27 to 31. The school is open to all boys and girls aged between seven and 15, costing€99. All coaches are FAI accredited and all participants will receive a full kit with backpack and soccer ball as well as a fun-packed five days. To book call 1890 653653 or log onto summersoccerschools.ie Places are limited.
• Former Galway greats Joe Rabbitte, Cyril Farrell, and Conor Hayes, as well as manager John McIntyre and two members of the squad will attend the Guinness Galway Hurling Supporters’ Event on Tuesday June 30 at 7.30pm in the Raheen Woods Hotel, Athenry. MC for the evening is Today FM’s Paul Collins. The night will run similar to a “championship” preview format, where the panel will analyse previous GAA hurling championship games and discuss upcoming fixtures. Supporters will also be able to engage in a Q&A session with the players, and there will be plenty of prizes on offer on the night from match tickets to signed jerseys and special hurling T-shirts. Tickets for the supporters’ night are free, but are strictly limited to 250 supporters, so to book your place, email [email protected]. All supporters and their guests must be over 18. Further information is available at www.guinness.com
•Corrib Water Polo Club holds its annual Sea Swim Summer League along the Promenade in Salthill, starting tonight (June 25 ). Tonight’s swim is first of the eight events to be run over 10 weeks, starting at 7pm and raced over a set static course of some 1,200 metres, from Blackrock diving tower out to a buoy off Ladies’ Beach, swim around another buoy before returning to Blackrock. Swimmers are handicapped according to their record and swim speed with the aim of bringing all the competitors into the finish area together.
•Once again Renmore Gymnastics Club will hold summer camps for all ages and levels. Each camp includes a detailed programme consisting of conditioning, stamina work, skills workshops, balance, choreography, apparatus work, co-ordination, strength testing, flexibility, and tumbling. Two novice camps will run from July 1 to 4 and are open to children of all ages with basic or no previous experience in gymnastics training. There is a morning and afternoon option. Trained coaches from different countries, including UK, Australia, USA, Europe, and Ireland, will be present. The cost is €55. For further information contact: 0861794881/ 0863713198 or email: renmoregymnastics.gmail.com
