Members from all fleets are invited to a laying-up Supper at the Leap Inn on October 1st. Places are very limited so book early to avoid disappointment on: MEP Social Events. We will canvass on menu choices nearer to the date to make life easier on the Leap Inn and reduce[…]
SAVE THE DATE- CLUB LAYING-UP SUPPER
All Members, Fleets and Friends Club Laying-Up Supper at the Leap Inn Saturday 1st October 6.30pm Details to follow Outstanding trophies also to be presented Commodore GHYC
CASTLETOWNSHEND RACE TO MARY ANN’S SATURDAY 16/7/22
The combined fleets of Dragons and Squibs raced to Castletownshend on Saturday before a light but steady southeasterly breeze and in beautiful sunshine. The majority of the Dragon Fleet chose to stay on or south of the direct line after rounding High Island but Sonata with helm[…]
At home regatta and BBQ 2022.
The At Home Regatta and associated social events have been victim to the Pandemic for two years now but made a welcome, if truncated, return this last weekend. The passing of a weather front saw local racing cancelled but a valiant Kinsale fleet set out running before a[…]
UKRAINIAN REFUGEE SAILORS IN IRELAND
Refugees from the ongoing war in Ukraine are arriving on our shores in numbers and include sailors among them. Approaches by Irish Sailing to their Ukrainian counterpart have now seen enquiries begin from Ukrainian sailors here who are interested in getting back on the water. If you[…]
Annual Club Crane in
The club Crane in will take place on the 7th May at The Pier in Union Hall. Let’s get sailing safely and support the club Keelboat Launch Keelboat Launch Crane in for GHYC keelboats at Union Hall Keelbeg Pier 7th May. Contact Diarmaid +353 (87) 253 0919 or lee 0879612342[…]
YE OLDE PONTOON ARRIVETH !
Swallows, motoring Squibs, and now that other harbinger of a new season, our shrinking pontoon, has arrived for summer. Thanks to Tiarnan, Kieran, Peter and Ben for helping Kevin and I move it from its winter berth under the watchful eye of Vince and family. Please[…]
For Sale: Squib No 150
Location: Kinsale, County Cork This boat has a good racing record. Floor boards and buoyancy recently replaced with hardwood marine ply. Hull, keel and decks newly painted. All coamings upgraded and painted. New halyards, traveller, blocks and sheets. Good suit of sails. Shooting spinnaker pole. Very good aluminium braked Trailer[…]
THE GLANDORE INN ROSE BOWL 2021
This past weekend, August 28th/29th, was Rose Bowl weekend for Dragons and Squibs generously sponsored by the Glandore Inn as always. Race officers David Forde and Siobhan Keane Hopcroft and a team of top notch volunteers provided five great races in Glandore Bay for each fleet. The weather Gods[…]