Farewell to Secretary Kevin Bartley
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.
Ireland’s Fittest Family
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.
Silver Refrigeration Frostbite Dinghy Series 2018
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. …
Annual General Meeting
This year's AGM takes place at the Club House this evening (Friday 30th November) at 8:00 pm
Laying Up Supper
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.
Official Opening of new Marina
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.…
Try Sailing
Whether you've never sailed before, or would like to return to sailing after a break, we're here to help you decide what kind of boat you want to sail, and where to start. Clothing: Dress warm and bring a rain coat (even if the sun is splitting the rocks), it is much cooler out on the water and you want to make sure you enjoy your time out there. Safety: Personal Flotation Devices (buoyancy aids and life jackets) will be provided and it is a requirement to wear them at all times while on and around the water. All boats will have experienced skippers in control and safety boat cover is on hand at all times.
2018 J/24 World Championships – Lake Garda
Congratulations to Darragh, Mark, Noel and Roisin McCormack and Tadhg O'Loinsigh from Foynes Yacht Club who qualified to take part in the 2018 J/24 World Championships in Lake Garda in August of this year. A great crowd gathered at the Club on Wednesday 22nd August to see Darragh set out with his J/24 "Stouche - IRL4215" on tow, accompanying his was his good friend William Collins. They travelled overland to take part in the 2018 J/24 World Championships in Lake Garda. The rest of the crew, Mark, Noel, Roisin and Tadhg took the easier route by plane arriving in time for the rigging and tuning operations of the boat to prepare for the event. Over the next few days family, friends and members of Foynes Yacht Club joined them. The first…
Opening Ceremony for Marina Pontoon
The Opening Ceremony for the Marina Pontoon will take place on Monday next 29th October 2018 at 2:00 pm. Canon O'Keeffe PP will perform the ceremony/ribbon cutting. We are hoping to have a few dignitaries present also. There will be music and light refreshments in the Club House afterwards.
Laying Up Supper
Laying Up Supper will take place on Saturday 24th November at 7:30 pm. Tickets: €25 available from Patricia McCormack 086-0795374. Music by: The Irrestibles. Please book early.