Opi Nationals gets underway in Skerries
The 2015 Optimist Nationals gets under way in Skerries Yacht Club today. Sutton Dinghy Club has one entry in Oisin Kelly. Only aged 7, Oisin took part in his first Open event at last months Crosbie Cup held in Dunmore East. Good luck this weekend Oisin. We will aim...
Olivia Murphy (RIP)
It is is with great sadness the Club has heard of the passing early this morning of Olivia Murphy, following an illness bravely born. Olivia and Pat were long time members and friends of Sutton Dinghy Club and regular attendees at Club events. Their involvement in...
Second win for Blay & Johnston as MacCarthy takes UK GP14 title
The final 2 races were delayed due to light wind with Championship rule precluding starting in less than 6kts. With racing eventually underway Sutton Dinghy Clubs Alan Blay & David Johnston took their 2nd race victory of the event in Race 8. An amazing achievement...
MacCarthy consolidates UK lead with Sutton pair 5th
Sutton Dinghy Club pair Alan Blay & David Johnston remain 5th after a 5, 8, 9 finish on Day 4. Competing at their first Zhik GP14 UK National Championships they will be looking to finish strongly and take an impressive top 5 slot. The Shane MacCarthy & Andy...
Junior Sailing cancelled tonight – Re-arranged for Thursday
Dear all, Weather forecast not good for junior club racing to-night so I suggest we postpone until Thursday and myself and Gordan will run same. Great night in Malahide last night for the Sutton Dinghy Club juniors. Mandy
Day 3 – Weather restricts UK Nationals to one race
Racing on Day 3 of the Zhik GP14 UK Nationals was delayed with winds getting well into high 20's (mph) on Tor Bay. Eventually the PRO sent the fleet out to the race course with more than a few returning before racing got underway Shane McCarthy & Andy Thompson...
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…’
