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.

Latest News

Mermaid Munster Championships

Mermaid Munster Championships

A Windswept Weekend of Sailing Success! What a weekend! The Mermaid Munster Championships were held at the club over the weekend, and despite some seriously challenging weather, the spirit of sailing prevailed! We were delighted to welcome travelling boats from Dun...

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May Series

May Series

It was great to see such a strong turnout for the May Series - a big thank you to everyone who took part! Thanks to Keith Rochford for setting the courses and taking the times over the month, to Jamie Reidy for the results, to Shannon Foynes Port Company for keeping...

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Commodores Day

Commodores Day

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out to support Commodores Day recently. Your presence, enthusiasm, and good spirit helped make a truly special occasion. As the first Lady Commodore of Foynes Yacht Club since its founding in 1962- and one of only a few in...

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Munster Mermaid Championships

We are delighted to be hosting the Munster Mermaid Championships this weekend 31st May & 1st June. Here's hoping for good weather and great racing conditions. Entry is online through this website via Checklick. Please register asap please. Fair Sailing!

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Commodore’s Day

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...

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Easter Sailing Camp

Easter Sailing Camp

We had a wonderful week at FYC. Although the weather wasn't too hectic, we still had lots of fun. Massive thanks to all of our wonderful sailors and otters for attending and also huge thanks to all of our Instructors for their great work and for keeping everyone safe...

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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...

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Irish Sailing Awards

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...

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RNLI Quiz – Friday 17th January

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...

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