Welcome to the GHYC Squibs!
Our sailing calendar for 2026 is now confirmed and available on the Racing Information page. Based on feedback from the fleet, we’re introducing a few changes for the season ahead:
- A reduced schedule of 20 race days
- One‑day Regattas for the Squib class
- Weekend racing shifting to Sundays
- Plus, a non‑racing event to bring everyone together on the water
Looking forward to seeing you on the water.
David Speight
Class Captain
Squib Fee Structure for 2026
For the coming season, fees have been updated to more accurately reflect the costs associated with keelboat racing. Wall starts and Committee Boat starts will now have different rates to account for the varying expenses involved. For those who sail only occasionally, pay‑as‑you‑go racing will continue to be available.
Season Fee €360
The All-In season fee is €360.
In Payzone/Easy Payments, select: SSF2026 Squib 2026 Season Fee
Single event fee €30
Applicable to: Squib Derby, Summer Cup, Cruise, Glandore Regatta, At Home Regatta and Rose Bowl
In Payzone/Easy Payments, select: SRF2026 Squib Fee per event 2026.
Castletownshend Races €50
Applicable to: May Anne and Memorial races
In Payzone/Easy Payments, select: SRF2026 Squib C’end Fee 2026.
Wednesday Evening Leagues €100 each
Two leagues are available, each running across six evenings with up to three discards permitted:
- Squib Early Summer Evening League (SESEL) – June 3 to July 8 (6 events)
- Squib Late Summer Evening League (SLSEL) – July 15 to Aug 19 (6 events)
For sailors unable to commit to the full series, a per‑race option is available at €25 using the Single League Race Fee (SLRF).
Irish Squib Class
You can track the activities of the ISC on facebook https://www.facebook.com/IrishSquibClass
Squib Nationals UK Abersoch 22-27 June
Squib Owners are encouraged to contribute to Irish Squib Class €10 , and its a requirement to enter any of the Nationals.
Payment to Squib Captain who will collect on behalf of class.
About the Squib
A Squib is a 6m small racing keelboat designed in 1967 by Oliver Lee. It is a strict “one-design” class of boat, racing with three sails including spinnaker and as a one-design class racing can be very close. The usual crew is two people for racing although three is comfortable for cruising. The Squib is a RYA National Keelboat Class and is the largest one design fleets in the UK and Ireland.
Oliver Lee was a very good designer and the Squib sails rather like a dinghy but is a stiff boat that sails well and will give confidence in rough conditions. Like all well established classes mastery of the rig and how to get the best of the boat can be either a science or an art depending on your viewpoint, but is sufficient to keep keen racers always interested.
The Squib has a very active owners association and for more info on the Squib refer to their site HERE.
The club has a potential fleet of some 14 or so Squibs, so when the fleet is out the racing can be busy, as are the inns at Glandore after the racing. It is a very friendly fleet and we would be thrilled if you were interested in joining us. The club has two club boats, and if you would like to see what a Squib is like to sail, please contact us and we will organize a trial sail for you.
