Team Ireland at the Euros

The Irish Team are competing in Class Standart at the European Championships in Camiers, France this week. Weather and beach conditions are making the event difficult and the team have now run into major difficulties off the beach too. The team are without shower facilities at their Airbnb acccomodation for 5 days and report that […]

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Carts & Coffee

Strange times indeed for almost two years now, so it’s time to smell the coffee! Great to hear that the carts and coffee Landsailing mornings on Bettystown beach have resumed since October. Keep an eye on the IPKSA facebook pages for updates on coffee dates from the carts and coffee followers. Carts & Coffee October […]

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Flashback

Some good memories of racing in Ireland while we wait for the opportunity to get back together. Watch this video on YouTube. In other news, a group of enthusiasts are starting to build mini yachts in Co.Dublin. They have a seat mould made and progress is swift. If you are interested in this development keep […]

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Happy New Year

Happy New Year Our activities remain on hold for the present due to the pandemic. Many individuals who live beachside continue to put in beach time sailing during the lockdown, we envy those. Stay safe everyone and see you on the beach soon.

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AGM notice

Annual General Meeting. (AGM) Notice of Meeting to all Current members. In accordance with the constitution of the Association please be informed that the Irish Power Kite & Sandyacht Association (IPKSA) will hold its AGM on Monday 9th November at 7pm. Due to the Covid 19 restrictions it will be an online video meeting. All […]

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Hang On!

With our group activities on hold since March it’s nice to see how members have been achieving social distancing by practising their hobby. Watch this video on YouTube. We Are very conscious of the Worldwide epidemic And wish our Landsailing friends around the world well. We intend returning to a semblance of normality by hosting […]

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Social Distancing

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE ALL EVENTS OFF self isolation Due to the current pandemic all our Future events are postponed For now. Please practise social distancing and follow all advisory notices. Keep in touch on our social media Pages on Facebook

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Swamp Donkey Cup

March 8th 2020 Bettystown And the winner is…. Great afternoon on Bettystown beach for the Swamp Donkey Trophy in memory of our past chairman and friend Tom Leonard. After a hearty breakfast and loads of laughs in Bistro BT for the competitors the Miniyacht Races started and finished in brilliant sunshine and shifty gusty winds. […]

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