Foynes Yacht Club

Well done to Killian Reidy who took part in the Brassed Off Cup held today in Howth Yacht Club. A one day event. 3 races got sailed He came 8th in Race 1, 6th in Race 2, unfortunately he got black flagged in... https://www.facebook.com/120788354641976/posts/2212722872115170/ …

LIFT IN was a great success, all boats lifted in one day! Thanks to everyone involved. We’re so lucky to have such committed people among us. Looking forward to a great season ahead.

It was fantastic to have Mary Kennedy and her crew from Nationwide filming at the club yesterday. It was a beautiful day on the water and it’s safe to say that she learnt a thing or two from her session on the... https://www.facebook.com/120788354641976/posts/2211207718933352/ …

J24 WESTERN CHAMPIONSHIPS - LOUGH REE: Race 1 started but was abandoned as boats headed on the first downwind leg. Those brave enough to put up kites struggled to hold them. Wind in the 20s... https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2204954729558651&id=120788354641976 …

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LIFT-IN: Due to high winds Lift-In has been CANCELLED this weekend. New date to be rearranged. Will keep you posted.

Glad to see our Under 25’s working hard on the club J24 Jasper. We would like to wish both them and Stouche the very best of luck this weekend at the J24 Westerns in Lough Ree !!! https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2195966957124095&id=120788354641976 …

The club was a hive of activity again today with everybody busy getting ready for “Lift-In” next weekend.

TARBERT ISLAND MARITIME CLUB - SPRING DINGHY REGATTA: Well done to Raymond McGibney and Tarbert Island Maritime Club for organising a great event today. Congratulations to Killian Reidy (FYC) who came 1st... https://www.facebook.com/120788354641976/posts/2192927680761356/ …

MARCH OPEN DINGHY SERIES: We had a great finish to our March Open Dinghy Series last Sunday. It was brilliant to see our new Whaly on the water and even better to see our new Omegas racing also. Thanks to... https://www.facebook.com/120788354641976/posts/2185968188123972/ …

OPTIMIST UK SPRING CHAMPIONSHIPS IN LYMINGTON: Congratulations to Killian Reidy who came 21st overall out of 180 sailors at the Optimist UK Spring Championships this weekend. He was 5th Irish boat out of 28 .... https://www.facebook.com/120788354641976/posts/2183950394992418/ …

ADULT SAIL TRAINING: Tom Murray must be a proud man this evening looking at the fruits of his labour being rigged up at the Yacht Club by Mark McCormack and his helpers. Tom spearheaded the grant applications... https://www.facebook.com/120788354641976/posts/2182266568494134/ …

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The club was a hive of activity this morning with skippers taking advantage of the good weather getting their boats ready for lift in.

BEST OF LUCK to our Optimist Sailor KILLIAN REIDY who is taking part in the Optimist UK Spring Championships in Lymington There are 190 sailors taking part, 20 representing Ireland .

New Whaly Boat arrives in Foynes Yacht Club , woohoo Part of a new Adult Sail Training Programme to be launched in May. More news on this to follow.

NEW MEMBER: Congratulations to Cathal and Kate on the birth of their new arrival, a bouncing baby boy, Cian Anthony McMahon, the newest member of FYC!

TALK BY KENNETH RUMBALL: A huge thank you to Kenneth Rumball from the INSS for giving a great presentation on “Staying Safe on a Cruising Yacht” last Wednesday evening. A very informative and enjoyable evening was had by all.

CRUISING SKIPPERS & CREW: Don’t forget our talk tonight at the club by Kenneth Rumball at 8:00 pm. Kenneth is a very experienced Round Ireland Sailor and Instructor from INSS Dublin. Topic “Staying Safe on a... https://www.facebook.com/120788354641976/posts/2146657988721659/ …

We are now taking bookings for the 2019 Sailing Academy. Full details & booking form available on the website. Fingers crossed for more of the sunshine & warm gentle breezes we had last year.. #purebliss https://foynesyachtclub.com/junior-sailing-academy-2/ …