Sailing around the Rugby World Cup….
Despite the focus on the RWC and Irelands match against Argentina, a significant number of our sailors were on the water in a range of events last weekend. The Fireball Leinsters took place in Clontarf, with Alan Henry getting to terms with the fleet in this his...
Kanoodle Frostbite (Sun 18th) Postponed
With the Ireland v Argentina match this Sunday as well as the fact that many of the GP14 fleet will be in Mullingar for the Hot Toddy event, the Sailing Committee have decided to postpone the Sundays Kanoodle Frostbite racing (Sun 18th Oct). Next Kanoodle Frostbite...
Mid-Term Coaching (Oct 29 & 30) in Sutton Dinghy Club
Our Junior Affairs Officer Mandy Kelly has arranged 2 days coaching in Sutton Dinghy Club for Optimists, Lasers and Mirror sailors over the Oct Mid-Term (Oct 29 & 30). Cost is €40 for both days. The SDC Coaching Form can be downloaded. Please complete or make...
Alan Henry makes ISA Helmsmans Finals
Last weekend saw Anthony O'Leary (RCYC) retain the All Ireland Sailing Championship (formerly the ISA Helmsmans Championship) held in Dun Laoghaire and raced in J80 fleet. Sutton Dinghy Club has a rich tradition in this event with 7 winners and a number of podium...
Support the Big Beach Clean on Sat 19th
Big Beach Clean @ Sutton Dinghy Club on September 19th, 10am to 1pm Sutton Dinghy Club are supporting an Taisce Clean Coast programme by registering for the 'Big Beach Clean' this coming Saturday (September 19th). The 'Big Beach Clean' is a global initiative to help...
Inter-Schools: A Big Thank You
All I just said I would send a note to all members, parents and friends to say a 'big thank you' to everyone who assisted and contributed to organizing and running the All Ireland Inter-schools event last weekend. Despite the rain the event was a super success with...
The last few days were about mental fortitude and singing‘
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…’
