Cruising in company
Cruising in company is organised throughout the sailing season. For further information contact James at 087 – 2864273
Latest News
RNLI Quiz – Friday 17th January
We had a fantastic turnout for the RNLI Quiz on the Friday 17th January, it was such an enjoyable night! Thank you all so much for your support, for this truly worthy cause. We're delighted to share that we raised an incredible €985 on the night and received two other...
Jim Collier RIP – Commodore FYC 1978
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our esteemed member and former Commodore, Jim Collier, on January 5th. Jim was Secretary of Foynes Yacht Club for many years and served as Commodore in 1978. From the club's early years, he was an active and dedicated...
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR
Wishing all our members, families, and friends a very happy, healthy, and peaceful Christmas and New Year!
Atlantic Cup & WIORA Boat of the Year
Congratulations to Derek Dillon & Crew, on Big Deal, on winning the Atlantic Cup and WIORA Boat of the Year! A fantastic achievement, and its especially great to see a FYC boat taking the honour for the second year in a row. Derek and John received their prizes at...
Christy Moriarty RIP
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our dear friend and honorary member, Christy Moriarty. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his wife Christina, his sons Kenneth and Jonathan, his daughters Jessica and Maria, and the extended Moriarty/Lane family during...
2024 WIORA CHAMPIONSHIPS
Last week, from Wednesday, August 7th, to Saturday, August 10th, Foynes Yacht Club had the pleasure of hosting the 2024 WIORA Championships. Nineteen boats participated in the competition, with boats travelling from Kilrush, Galway, and Mayo. Scorie Walls, the Race...
Conor McLoughlin RIP
It is with our deepest sympathy that we share the untimely and sudden passing of club member and dear friend Conor McLoughlin. Conor along with his wife Bernadette have been prominent members of Foynes Yacht Club for several years now. During this time Conor and...
Commodores Day
The Yacht Club was a hive of activity for Commodores Day. The highly-anticipated annual O'Brien's Cup Race round Foynes Island had be be called off due to the championship running late, but the day was not without its highlights. Under clear skies and glorious...
Commodores Day
Bev would like to extend a warm welcome to Commodores Day next Sunday. The race around Foynes Island will start at 2pm, followed by the Blessing of the Boats by Fr Curtin at 4pm. Join us afterwards at the clubhouse for BBQ and live music. All are welcome!
May Series
The first evening of the May series saw a fantastic turnout with 9 boats participating. We were blessed with perfect conditions - moderate breeze and plenty of sunshine. Congratulations to winners: Darragh McCormack & Crew on Stouche in IRC, and Kevin Reidy &...
