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We would like to say THANK YOU to Kevin Bartley, outgoing Secretary, for all his hard work and dedication over the last few years and wish him well in the future.

We were delighted to have the Lawlor and Finnegan/Hogan families at the club house last Sunday evening to watch the semi-final of Ireland's Fittest Family on the big screen.  It was great to see so many people coming out and showing their support.  The very best of luck to the Lawlor family in the final.  

Last Sunday was the last day of the Silver Refrigeration Limited Frostbite Dinghy Series.  It was great to see so many taking part in gusts of 25 kts, and everybody getting into the festive spirit in their Christmas attire, a great fun day was had by all!  Thank you to our competitors who travelled from Fenit, Kilrush and Killaloe.  Congratulations to our winners:  Mark McCormack, 1st Senior Class 1; Dylan Reidy, 1st Junior Class 1; and Killian Reidy, 1st Class 2.  Thanks to our Senior Class Captain Mark McCormack for organising a great series, our Junior Class Captain, Registration and Racing Results people, OOD, Safety Boats, Mark Laying Boats, Committee Boat, and the ladies who provided soup and rolls every Sunday for the series.  Thank you also to Twoomeys Bakery for providing the rolls. …

Our Laying Up Supper was held last Saturday at the Club House.  A fantastic night with great company, great food, great entertainment and an overall great athmosphere.  We couldn't have wished for a better night to bid fairwell to our Commodore of 5 years James McCormack.  Thanks to everyone who ventured down to the club, and to those who were unable to make it I'm sure we'll see ye next year!! Photos can be seen on FYC facebook page.

The opening ceremony for the new Marina was held on Monday 29th October.  It was a great occasion for the Club to have this great facility available to Foynes Yacht Club members and visiting boats.  This project was designed, constructed and totally funded by club members - no grants.  Every item was sourced and costed to the last cent, members gave their plant, machinery and cranage free of charge helping to keep the cost down and a few non-members helped out with the welding also. At the outset it was decided to go to outside Contractors for quotations, these quotations came back at €500,000.  Commodore James McCormack felt that this was a project that could be taken on by club members and put this idea to the committee and members.…