The Irish Sailing Association, also known as Irish Sailing, () is the national governing body for sailing, powerboating and windsurfing in Ireland. Mission The association's aim is to develop, support and promote sailing in Ireland, for all ages. Strategic areas Clubs and membership Irish Sailing accepts membership both from sailing clubs and individuals across Ireland. Training Irish Sailing co-ordinates the training courses across Ireland in the following areas: Dinghy; Keelboat; Catamaran; Sailing Yacht; Motor Yacht; Powerboat; PWC; Inland Waterways; Windsurfing; Navigation; Emergency Care; Offshore Safety; Instructor; Sailing and Yachting The promotion of sailing and yachting in non-competitive environments. Racing Irish Sailing administers sail and yacht racing across Ireland, including the following: ECHO & IRC handicaps; Sail Numbers; Race Officials and training; Rules; Classes; Match Racing; Team Racing; Powerboat Racing. It also looks after Irish involvement in International racing. Famous sailors See :Category:Irish sailors Olympic sailing See :Category:Olympic sailors of Ireland History of Irish Olympic Sailing 1948 – LONDON (Royal Torbay Yacht Club, Torquay). Firefly (single handed): Jimmy Mooney. Swallow: Alf Delany, Hugh Allen. Reserve: D. St. J. 'Jem' Sullivan. Management: William '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 – TOKIO Dragon: Eddie Kelliher, Harry Maguire, Ian 'Rob' d'Alton. 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: Kevin McLaverty. Flying Dutchman: Harold Cudmore, Richard O'Shea. Reserves: Curly Morris (who sailed most races in the Dragon), Joe McMenamin. Management: Peter Gray, Ken Ryan, Kare Brevik (weather). 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 Tallinn. 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