‘…..As an ISA recognised Training Centre and Category 1 Club, Sutton Dinghy Club supports our 2020 Vision to make sailing & boating more accessible to all. This club has been providing numerous facilities and programmes to a variety of community groups, schools and people with disabilities in the Fingal Area for a number of years now. The ISA use this club as a Flagship example to the rest of our clubs throughout Ireland as to how to involve the community other than its own members…’ Irish Sailing Association
Important ‘Return to Sailing’ Update
Dear Member I hope you and your family are well and have been coping with the Covid-19 restrictions. I expect this will be the first in a series of emails to the membership over the next week or so. It is important that you follow any instruction or guidance we...
Clubhouse Closed – Message from the Commodore
Dear Members The General Committee has regretfully decided to close the Sutton Dinghy Club clubhouse building from 13.00 today, 20th March until further notice in order to protect the health of members and staff. This decision is in line with the Government's...
Irish Sailing & Covid-19 Update
Irish Sailing announced last night that all organised sailing activity should cease with immediate effect. This is a consequence of difficulties for both organisers and indeed sailors themselves to adhere to the social distancing guidelines. See the full announcement...
‘Dear Dinghy club, My son has just completed two weeks sailing camp at your club. I’m writing to thank you for such a wonderful camp. Carl has benefited enormously from his experiences with you over the last two weeks, he has been full of chat and enthusiasm about his sailing and has really enjoyed the comradery and fun atmosphere of the camp. He will definitely be back for more sailing and thank you for introducing him to a new sport on such a positive note!’ All the best,
‘ A big thank you to everyone in Sutton Dinghy Club who helped in any way this weekend at the All Ireland Inter Schools. Hope to see you all again next year. Marist College Athlone team.‘
‘ We wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone at SDC. This is the third year that the children have sailed with you and it gets better every time. We are delighted they are learning a life skill and they are thrilled to be having so much fun in an environment where they feel at home. We have visited lots of sailing clubs and it would be difficult to find one as welcoming and encouraging to children as SDC. Teamed with a fantastic location and wonderful staff and instructors you have made more wonderful memories for us and the children. ‘
‘ A massive thanks to all the team at Sutton Dinghy Club who accommodated ISA sailors on their boot camp over last 3 days. Without the support of clubs and training centres we would not be able to bring home the medals.
The last few days were about mental fortitude and singing‘
‘To Geraldine, Hugh and all at Sutton Dinghy Club. Many thanks for giving our children a wonderful summer of sailing.’
‘Geraldine, Thank you for all your efforts – my girls had an absolute blast at the sailing course. The atmosphere alone was just amazing. Really wonderful. Thank you’
Guidelines from the Royal Yachting Association - Northern Ireland for getting back afloat.