Looking forward into the 21st century, the Royal Cork goes from strength to strength, total membership is around 1500, our facilities are unparalleled in Ireland and continue to expand, major World, European & Irish Championships are hosted in the club regularly. Cork Week, which is held every two years, is regarded as Europe''s best fun regatta bar none and attracts contestants from all over the world. Recently the Royal Cork was proud to host the ISAF Nations Cup. The activities of the club are regarded as a major tourism asset for the Cork area and significantly contribute to the economy of Crosshaven. The Royal Cork may be almost 300 years old but it is still vibrant, progressive and innovative - just as it was in 1720.
Ballyholme Yacht Club and North Down Sailing Academy offer a variety of boats and sailing equipment for hire. For the beginner there are Toppers and Picos - small dinghies that can be sailed singlehanded or perhaps parent plus child. These boats are unsinkable - we think. The sails can easily be reefed (made smaller) for the nervous first-timer. For the more advanced there are two Laser Vagos - boats that can be docile and comfortable or sailed on the edge with their assymetric spinnakers and trapese wires. We also have a fleet of Laser 2 Regattas for team racing, tuition and family sailing.
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Located at the foot of the Mourne Mountains, this ''family friendly'' sailing club operates from April to October with dinghy racing events every Thursday evening and Sunday afternoon. The club also provides a training facility to enable sailors to obtain RYA qualifications in sailing and powerboat handling.Tuesday evenings are set aside for additional training where members can turn up to practice techniques on the water in an informal environment. Outside the club, members also partake in regional, national and world events and for whose interest is not primarily dinghy racing, a number of members with cruisers make summer trips to various locations around the UK, in particular, the Scottish Isles.
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The Kingstown Boat Club, from which the Royal St. George Yacht Club evolved, was founded in 1838 by a small group of boating enthusiasts who had decided that the (River) Liffey was every year becoming fouler and less agreeable for aquatic pursuits. They applied to the Commissioner for Public Works, and were granted a piece of ground near Dun Laoghaire Harbour on which to build a clubhouse the first privately owned building to stand on publicly owned space. Initially, the members main interest was in rowing, but membership grew rapidly, and amongst them were many well-known yachtsmen of the day. The George has a long tradition of racing and cruising, and members have, from the start, made their mark in home and international waters.
Tralee Bay Sailing Club (TBSC) was founded in 1956 by a group of local enthusiasts and now boasts a vibrant and expanding membership together with a clubhouse and a sailing school. It is a venue for competitive sailing events such as National Championships and WIORA. To the seaward of Tralee Bay more vigorous conditions prevail - south to Dingle and West Cork and north to the Shannon Estuary and Galway.
Mayo Sailing Club is a thriving vibrant club with a diverse range of sailing activities going on throughput the season-whether its big boat racing on a Thursday night, junior and senior dinghy racing on a Tuesday night, or leisurely cruising around the west coast or more adventurous transatlantic crossings our members are doing it all. Since its establishment in 1976, MSC has earned a good reputation in both cruising and racing.
There are currently 250 members, with 33 cruiser/racers, 5 adult dinghys, 25 junior dinghys all taking pat in activities during the season. From regular summer cruising along the west coast and its islands, to wilderness expeditions to the Antarctic and Artic, members have demonstrated their enthusiasm for sailing. On the racing front members have been to the fore in open events along the west coast arising from the very competitive club racing which has evolved at home at MSC
The Mullingar sailing Club has progressed from its humble beginnings, when members had to change into and out of sailing gear in the open air beside their cars and then, shortly later, nearly having to close due to too few members. From this we have grown to a thriving and popular club for both members and welcomed visitors alike. Its enthusiastic committees and membership will ensure that the club will continue to thrive for many years to come.
Blessington Sailing Club is located on the shores of the 5600 acre Pollaphuca Reservoir, near Blessington, County Wicklow. The sheltered bay, with its two slips and sandy beach, faces east and is protected from the prevailing winds. The Clubhouse, built in 1988, has a recreational area, kitchen, and full changing and shower facilities. Dinghy sailing predominates in the Club. There are strong fleets of GP14''s and Catamarans, as well as Lasers and Mirrors. In recent years, we have a growing fleet of Toppers in which many of our younger members begin their sailing careers. There are also some small cruisers and day boats based at the Club. Blessington Sailing Club is family orientated and its location is safe and secure for younger family members.
Bray is a seaside resort a few miles South of Dublin. The sailing club overlooks the harbour, which is at the North end of the promenade. We cater for both cruisers and dinghies, with a full program of racing. The tide influences most of our activities, for the harbour dries at low water. The club is more than a hundred years old, and many former members have earned national and international reputations.
Pwllheli Sailing Club is located in the marina complex at Hafan Pwllheli. The new building is within the marina complex about 150 yards from the pontoons. It has full catering facilities, changing rooms and showers, meeting and protest rooms. There is a large bar area which opens onto a terrace with views over the Marina. A marquee can be added onto the building to give added facilities when required.
The sailing waters around Pwllheli are amongst the best in the U.K. In Cardigan Bay tidal streams are weak, winds are stable and the scenery is superb. Snowdon and the Welsh mountains providing a magnificent backdrop for any water sport.
Sailing Events which have been held in Cardigan Bay include the National BT Matchracing Finals, the Optimist Nationals, Firefly Nationals, Hornet Nationals and the J24 World and European Championships, GP14's Nationals, Topper Nationals, Scorpions Nationals, Laser 2 Worlds, Osprey Nationals, Flying 15's Nationals, RS Championship, One Ton Cup/ IC45 Worlds, 1720's Europeans.
As a cruising base Pwllheli provides a secure harbour, accessible in all weathers and most states of the tide. The West Coast of Ireland can be reached in less than 12 hours sailing, and Abersoch, PorthMadog, Barmouth, Aberdovey, Aberystwyth and New Quay can be reached within a few hours.
The club has a large and active offshore racing section with two CHS classes and two PY classes. Club racing takes place most weekends from Easter until the end of November. There is also an active Sportsboat fleet.
In addition there are local regattas, and the well known Celtic Regatta which which attracts yachts from Ireland and the North West. The marina and immediate area provide all the facilities that a yachtsman or powerboat owner is likely to require.
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