Training
Adult Sailing
The Adult Competent Crew Course is run with the support of the Skippers. This takes place on Wednesday evenings beginning in May.
For further information contact Donal at 086-2020456.
We also have Omega Dinghies for adult training. This takes place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings beginning in May.
For further information contact Mark at 087-7175455
Latest News
SAILING ACADEMY
What a fantastic few weeks we have had back for our Sailing Academy. So far we have had fantastic groups of young sailors, The weather hasn't been entirely in our favour but we still managed to have great weeks both on and off the water. Many thanks to all our...
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!
Munster Mermaid Championships
A huge welcome to all competitors to Foynes Yacht Club this weekend for the Munster Mermaid Championships, which promises to be a great event. Join us for a buffet meal in the Clubhouse on Saturday evening, complete with live music to dance the night away. Looking...
Sailing Academy/Registration
Registration is now open for this year's Sailing Academy. To register your child/children please go to: https://foynesyachtclub.checklick.com
Newly qualified ISA Sailing Instructors
Congratulations to Amelie Brogan Ryan and Ivan Joyce on qualifying as ISA Sailing Instructors recently. Both Amelie and Ivan have come through our Sailing Academy, and have worked as Assistant Instructors over the past few years. They will join our team of Instructors...
Dinghy Coaching
Dinghy Coaching continues every Saturday and Sunday morning. For further information contact Mary McCormack - Coach - Tel: 087 354 2515 / Email: Marymccormack2747y@gmail.com
SRL Frostbite Open Dinghy Series
Sunday was the final day of the SRL Frostbite Open Dinghy Series, and what an enjoyable day it was both on and off the water! There was a real festive spirit around with everyone dressing up in one way or another in Christmas attire and prizes galore!! Thanks to all...
Saturday Coaching Sessions
It was great to see our youth out on the water again last Saturday. Thanks to Mary McCormack for continuing to coach this group. Great sailors in the making!
RNLI Fundraiser
We were delighted to welcome the RNLI from Kilrush Lifeboat Station to Foynes Yacht Club on Commodores Day and to present them with a cheque from our Quiz night held earlier this year. Local fundraising events are critical to keeping the RNLI afloat so a huge thank...
Happy 80th Jim
A very Happy 80th Birthday to Jim Carthy of Rush Sailing Club. We were delighted to have Jim taking part in the Union Chandlery Munster Mermaid Championships in Foynes recently. Jim is a fantastic ambassador for Mermaid sailing, and always a fantastic supporter of any...
