Irish Sailing Association ISA |
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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 |
AFFILIATIONS | |
International federation | International Sailing Federation (ISAF) |
ISAF members page | www |
Continental association | EUROSAF |
National Olympic Committee | Irish Olympic Committee |
National Paralympic Committee | Irish Paralympic Committee |
ELECTED | |
President | David Lovegrove |
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SECRETARIAT | |
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Country | Ireland |
Chief Executive | Harry Hermon |
High Performance Director | James O'Callaghan |
The Irish Sailing Association (Irish: Cumann Seoltóireachta na hÉireann) is the national governing body for sailing in Ireland.
The ISA is the national governing body for sailing, motorboating and windsurfing in Ireland.
The association's mission is: "To lead the promotion and development of "Sailing and Boating – The Lifelong sport".
The ISA accepts membership both from sailing clubs and individuals across Ireland.
The ISA co-ordinates the training courses across Ireland in the following areas:
The promotion of sailing and yachting in non-competitive environments.
The ISA administers sail and yacht racing across Ireland, including the following:
It also looks after Irish involvement in International racing.
See Category:Olympic sailors of Ireland
History of Irish Olympic Sailing
1948 – London (Torquay) Firefly: Jimmy Mooney Swallow: Alf Delany, Hugh Allen Reserve: D St J Sullivan Management: Billy Mooney, Errol McNally
1952 – Helsinki Finn: Alf Delany
1956 – Melbourne Finn: J. Somers Payne
1960 – Rome Flying Dutchman: Johnny Hooper, Peter Gray Dragon: Jimmy Mooney, David Ryder, Robin Benson Finn Class: J. Somers Payne Reserve: Neil Hegarty Management: Clayton Love Jnr, Alf Delany Boatman: Jimmy Miller
1964 – Tokyo Dragon: Eddie Kelliher, Harry Maguire, Rob Dalton Finn: Johnny Hooper Manager: Leo Flanagan
1968 – Mexico City – Sailing in Acapulco No competitors
1972 – Munich – Sailing in Kiel Tempest: David Wilkins, Sean Whitaker Dragon: Robin Hennessy, Harry Byrne, Owen Delany Finn: KevinMcLaverty Flying Dutchman: Harold Cudmore, Richard O'Shea Reserves: Curly Morris, Joe McMenamin Management: Peter Gray, Ken Ryan, Kare Brevik
1976 – Montreal – Sailing in Kingston 470: Robert Dix, Peter Dix Flying Dutchman: Barry O'Neill, Jamie Wilkinson Tempest: David Wilkins, Derek Jago Management: Ken Ryan, Jock Smith
1980 – Moscow – Sailing in Talinn SILVER MEDAL Flying Dutchman: David Wilkins, Jamie Wilkinson Management: Michael Maguire, Tom Clancy
1984 – Los Angeles Finn: Bill O'Hara Management: Mick Wallace
1988 – Seoul – Sailing in Pusan Finn: Bill O'Hara Flying Dutchman: David Wilkins, Peter Kennedy 470(Women): Cathy MacAleavy, Aisling Byrne Reserves: Maeve McNally, Conrad Simpson Management: Michael Wallace, Con Murphy
1992 – Barcelona Europe: Denise Lyttle Flying Dutchman: David Wilkins, Peter Kennedy Star: Mark Mansfield, Tom McWilliam Reserves: Denis E O'Sullivan, Conrad Simpson Management: Michael Wallace, Mark Lyttle, Trevor Millar