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...

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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...

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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...

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Covid-19 (Coronavirus)

In relation to the Covid-19 outbreak the General Committee wishes to inform all Members that Sutton Dinghy Club will follow strictly the measures put in place by the Government until 29th March, and all the advice provided by the HSE and Irish Sailing.  This is a...

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Welcome our New Commodore

The final act of the season is our End of Season prize-giving this coming Sunday at 3:30pm. This year there is NO Santa but we would like to get as many members down to enjoy a few mince pies, mulled wine or a coffee as we distribute a few Club racing prizes. Club...

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Prize-giving Sun 15th @ 3:30pm

Important NOTE- Our end of season Prize-giving has been moved to Sunday 15th Dec @ 3:30pm. There is NO Santa Visit this year. However we will have mince pies and mulled wine a plenty. If you have Club trophies at home can you drop them back down to the Club. Look...

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‘Great summer courses, and of course great staff’

 

Niamh P. (July 2022)

‘We had a fantastic afternoon today with the Malahide special Olympics club. Everyone was looked after very well.’
 
 

 

Bridget T. (August 2018)

‘Brilliant facility for kids learning to sail. Very welcoming and very well run.’

 

Johnny A. (August 2017)

‘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’

 

Aideen O'B. (July 2017)

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

 

ISA Performance (Dec 2016)

‘ 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.

 

Hilary D. (Sep 2016)

Our Mission 

Captured in the words of Irish Sailing….

‘…..As an ISA recognised Training Centre and Category 1 Club, Sutton Dinghy Club supports our 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…’