Dinghy Sailing / Kayaking
Dates and times for Dinghy Sailing and Kayaking to be confirmed during the sailing season.
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Wishing you all a very Happy and Peaceful Christmas
Sailing Academy
That's a wrap! Our Sailing Academy 2025 has officially finished for the year. It's been another brilliant season - the kids had a blast, gained so much confidence, and were right at home on the water. Our Otters were amazing again this year too. A huge thank you to...
Geoff McDonnell RIP
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our esteemed member Geoff McDonnell on Monday 5th May. Our heartfelt sympathy to his sons Paul and Bryan, his daughter Ruth, his brother Charlie, extended family and friends. Geoff was a true gentleman and treasured...
Commodore’s Day
One of the key days in our sailing calendar. Commodore's Day will take place on Sunday May 4th. Commodores Day is always a fun filled day and this year we look forward to welcoming our very first Lady Commodore - Patricia McCormack. We have a jam packed schedule for...
Sailing Academy – Easter Week
It's that time of year again! Our Sailing Academy & Estuary Otters Programme will run over the second week of Easter, April 21st-25th. Bookings will open later this week, spaces are very limited so please keep an eye out for the booking link which will be posted...
Amelie Brogan Ryan – New Senior Instructor
Congratulations and well done to Amelie Brogan Ryan on qualifying as a "Senior Sailing Instructor" in Dun Laoghaire recently. While we were all celebrating St Patrick's weekend, Amelie was hard at work studying - and her dedication has paid off. We're delighted to...
Dinghy Coaching
Dinghy Coaching continues for the month of March/April with Dylan Reidy. We are delighted to have Dylan on board - having come through our Sailing Academy, he's now an Instructor and Coach with extensive experience in Lasers and Oppies. It's fantastic to see our young...
Irish Sailing Awards
Huge congratulations to MARY McCORMACK, Foynes Yacht Club, who won the Senior Sailing Instructor of the Year 2024 award at 1 Windmill Lane, Dublin, last Friday evening, 28th February. After winning in her own region Mary was put forward to the overall Senior Sailing...
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...
