2018 Optimist Crosbie Cup

Entries are now open for the 2018 Optimist Crosbie Cup, being held again in Sutton Dinghy Club on weekend of July 28/29. Last year saw a hugely enjoyable event and we look forward to providing another great event for those cutting their teeth in the Optimist Class....

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Winner Winner – Billy takes Volunteer Award

As you are aware, one of our Club volunteers Billy Bebbington was nominated for one of the Fingal Mayor's Community Volunteer Awards. The awards were presented last night and our own Billy Bebbington was honored as the 2018 Sports & Recreation Volunteer of the...

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Vote for Billy, Fingal Volunteer Awards

We need your vote. One of our Club volunteers Billy Bebbington has been nominated for one of the Fingal Mayor's Community Volunteer Awards. Billy has been involved as a volunteer for many years and currently is our senior committee boat driver and works tirelessly...

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Welcome back Hugh Brazier

Former Sutton Dinghy Club Hon. Secretary Hugh Brazier dropped into the Club last week while on a short trip to Dublin with some friends. On a glorious day Hugh was able to show his friends where he spent a few years sailing while working in Dublin in the 80's. Hugh is...

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Mervin Phelan, former Club Trustee – RIP

It is with great sadness we heard today of the passing of Mervin Phelan after a long illness, born bravely. Our thoughts are with his wife Betty, sons Colman and Mervin, daughters Anne, Kathryn, Jacinta, Siobhan and Orla and the extended family. Mervin had been a...

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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)

‘ 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. ‘

 

Fiona & Karl H. (Aug 2016)

‘To Geraldine, Hugh and all at Sutton Dinghy Club. Many thanks for giving our children a wonderful summer of sailing.’
Maria & Karl D. (Aug 2015)

‘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,
Joyce R. (June 2015)

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…’