All Members are invited to a Laying-up Supper at the Leap Inn on 11th November. Places are very limited so book early to avoid disappointment on: MEP Social Events. After buying your tickets please send your menu choices to dragoncaptain@glandoreyc.com to ensure you get your preferences, make life easier on the Leap Inn[…]
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[…]
KAREN HORGAN MEMORIAL 2023- PHOTO FOLLOW UP
In follow up to yesterday’s event report please see herewith some great shots from Kathleen Hayes (AFIAP):
Karen Horgan Memorial Race and other news from this week.
A moderate to fresh, but gusty, northwest breeze greeted the Squib and Dragon fleets early on Saturday August 26th 2023 for the Karen Horgan Memorial Race. The race differs from the usual Castletownshend racing format with an additional “Karen Horgan” mark in the Small Sound rounded to port, the[…]
Dragon Derby 2023
DRAGON DERBY 2023 The Dragon Derby was established in 1987 by Don Street who presented, as a perpetual trophy, a ships decanter, together with sponsorship of two bottles of Mount Gay rum each year. Tradition has it that the competitors and support team consume all the rum after the award[…]
Celtic Challenge 2023 – GHYC V RAYC – Report
The Heineken Celtic Challenge 2023 V Royal Anglesey Yacht Club opened with dinner for the teams at the GHYC Clubhouse on Friday June 16th courtesy of our sponsors and the dedication of Social Secretary Myriam O Connor assisted by Sally Wyles and team. Racing commenced on Saturday 17th with[…]
THE WELSH ARE COMING !!! HEINEKEN CELTIC CHALLENGE 2023
The Heineken Celtic Challenge 2023 will be held on 17 & 18 June. Team Racing between GHYC & ROYAL ANGLESEA YACHT CLUB starts on Saturday with two races to and from Castletownshend with lunch in Mary Ann’s. (Dragons not in the teams will be welcome to follow on for[…]
At Home Regatta. Day 2 and Prize-giving. June 4th 2023
Absolutely cracking conditions again greeted the Dragon and Squib fleets this morning for day two of the 2023 At Home Regatta. As racing preparations began it was evident that several of the visiting Kinsale fleet had opted to extend their stay following last night’s social gathering. The continued fair weather[…]
At Home Regatta. Day 1. June 3rd 2023
The Squibs and Dragons were treated to absolute champagne sailing conditions today as they raced out of the harbour to meet the onrushing Kinsale cruiser fleet on the final leg of their run from Kinsale. Results for the local fleets after two races mean it’s all to play for[…]
Crew Connect
This is a new service to our members. We often have helms looking for crews and crews looking for opportunities to sail. With that in mind this page provides a list of contacts for these opportunities and requests. So, if you are looking to recruit crew or find a space[…]