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
sold
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[…]