Dear all, Although it feels like we are still in winter I hear it is officially spring, the time when boat preparation takes place. My boat remains untouched, not having a heated shed for it. However despite this yacht club activity has continued and is now increasing: Diarmaid has been[…]
Sailing Courses (Junior)
While GHYC’s main training motto has always been to have fun while teaching sailing in a safe and beautiful environment, GHYC is an Irish Sailing registered training centre and runs a very comprehensive range of IS training courses every Summer (July & August) ranging from a Taste of Sailing[…]
Power Boat Courses
GHYC is accredited to run the Irish Sailing (IS) National Powerboat Certificate course, a 14-hour module spread over 2 days or 1 full day and 2 evenings. During these courses, participants (who must be 16 years of age or older) will use the club rescue boats (ribs, fun yaks, inboard[…]
Jobs at Glandore Harbour Yacht Club
Jobs at GHYC 2024 Instructors, Advanced Instructors and Senior Instructors GHYC are recruiting for the 2024 season. We offer a busy, fun schedule with opportunities for personal and professional development. this application has a closing date of 17/03/2024. Applicants should make sure that they have logged their sailing and power[…]
Rossa Lordan Endeavour Trophy and Junior Sailor of the Year 2023
Ben Perez (Jr Sailor of the Year) Although he’s no longer small, still mighty Ben has been an asset to junior sailing for a long time now, but really flourished this season. Ben’s raw talent and skill, can be seen through all elements of the race course, placing high up[…]
TABLE QUIZ AT THE GLANDORE INN THIS THURSDAY IN SUPPORT OF THE CLUB
Our friends at the Glandore Inn, having generously supported the Rosebowl last weekend, have kindly offered to host a table quiz this Thursday the 24th at 9.30pm with proceeds going to GHYC. Tables of four €10 per person. Come along on the night for some fun and and some “friendly[…]
Provisional Timetable Junior courses 2024
We are pleased to be able to bring you peek of next Summers timetable, so get ready for 2024. 24th June 1st July 8th July 15th July 22nd July 29th July 5th August 12 August Taste Taste Taste Taste Taste Taste Taste Taste Start Sailing Start Sailing Start Sailing Refreshers[…]
Glandore Regatta (Dinghy) Sunday August 13th.
Roll Up! Roll Up! GLANDORE DINGHY REGATTA 2023 Sunday 13th August Races to include: • single class race for Topaz and Laser Fleets • a handicap race for all other boats (other than Laser & Topaz) • a handicap race for all boats See Club website & noticeboard for NOR[…]
GHYC Ken and Barbie Summer Party
GHYC Ken and Barbie Summer Party At the GHYC clubhouse. 1930 Friday 18th August Prizes For the best dressed etc Cocktails Mocktails Food Music Fun Tickets €45 Here
“SOGGY BUT SATISFIED” – MARCONI CUP 2023 – EVENT REPORT
It was wet, windy and cold in Crookhaven on Saturday but that did not dampen spirits at the 2023 Marconi Cup. After an early registration and briefings from 08:45, accompanied by very welcome coffee! racing got underway before 09:30. The Relay event was sailed around a sausage course parallel to[…]