Royal Irish Yacht Club
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Awarded 'Sailing Club of the Year 2016', the Royal Irish Yacht Club is one of Ireland's leading private members' yacht clubs, with some 1400 members. The Royal Irish Yacht Club is one of Ireland's leading private members’ sailing clubs, with some 1400 members. Founded in 1831, the clubhouse is the first purpose-built yacht club in the world. The Club regularly hosts major world, European and national championships, offering outstanding sailing and clubhouse facilities to members and their guests as well as visiting sailors. The Club was awarded 'Sailing Club of the Year 2016'.
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Best wishes to all RIYC members taking part in the Volvo Dún Laoghaire Regatta, it's going to be a great few days! Don't forget to tag Royal Irish Yacht Club in your photos and videos, we'll share them on this page!
Royal Irish Yacht Club - Dun Laoghaire, CO, Dublin - VOLVO DUN LAOGHAIRE REGATTA SOCIAL PROGRAMME
Just a few more days to the Volvo Dún Laoghaire Regatta! Check out the fantastic social programme at the RIYC.. Plenty to enjoy for sailors and non-sailors alike! http://www.riyc.ie/Latest_News/VOLVO_DUN_LAOGHAIRE_REGATTA_SOCIAL_PROGRAMME.aspx
Sovereigns Cup 2017
Best wishes to all RIYC members competing at the Sovereigns Cup in Kinsale over the next few days! Too many to list here.. I think I count fourteen RIYC boats! Good luck all and enjoy!
Ostar and Twostar 2017
In 'other' offshore sailing news... Congratulations to Howth sailor Conor Fogerty for winning the Gipsy Moth class and coming second on the water in the single-handed Ostar transatlantic race onboard Bam! Conor was a strong contender from the start and lead the race for a good time in very challenging conditions.
The National Yacht Club
Congratulations to RIYC member Paul O'Higgins and the crew of Rockabill VI on winning a gruelling Dun Laoghaire to Dingle Race!
Rockabill VI Leads as Dingle Race Leaders Hard on the wind After Tuskar
D2D RACE The lead boats have rounded Tuskar and RIYC's Rockabill VI has been duelling overnight for the lead on the water with RIYC's WOW. There are a few J109s hot on their heels and still plenty to race before the finish!
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Best wishes to the RIYC members competing in the Dun Laoghaire to Dingle race on Wednesday, including our Rear Commodore Sailing Patrick Burke who will be competing two-handed on Prima Luce! Best wishes also to Andrew Algeo (Juggerknot), David Andrews, Michael O'Leary and Thomas Roche (Act Two), Joe Conway (Elandra), Eamon Crosbie (two-handed, Pamela), Barry Cunnigham (Golden Fleece), Paul O'Higgins (Rockabill VI) and George Sisk (WOW). You can follow the progress of the race on YB Tracking, see more details on the event website http://www.d2drace.ie/
Royal Cork Yacht Club
Congratulations to RIYC member John Maybury and the crew of Joker II on winning Cruisers 1 of the Irish Cruiser Racing Association Nationals for the third year in a row! Well done to all competitors, sounds like a tough few days sailing at Royal Cork Yacht Club.
Royal Irish 49erFx Crew Saskia Tidey Sails to Silver Medal at World Sailing Cup Finals
Congratulations to RIYC member Saskia Tidey and teammate Charlotte Dobson on their silver medals at the World Cup in Santander! Watch this space #Tokyo2020!
ICRA Nationals 2017 - Royal Cork Yacht Club
Best wishes to the RIYC boats starting the Irish Cruiser Racing Association National Championships today - Bon Exemple (Colin Byrne), Cartoon (Ken Lawless & Sybil McCormack), Cri Cri (Paul Colton), Jigamaree (Ronan Harris), Joker II (John Maybury), Rockabill VI (Paul O'Higgins) and White Mischief (Tim Goodbody). Good luck to all!! http://www.royalcork.com/event/icra-nationals-2017/
British Sailing Team
Best wishes to Saskia Tidey and her teammate Charlotte Dobson as they start the World Cup Final today!
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TGI(BH)F!! What better way to while away the evening than on the terrace with a nice glass of rosé. The bar menu runs until 21:00 this evening or join us for dinner in the dining room. Menus are on the website here http://www.riyc.ie/Clubhouse/Dining_2.aspx
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