Jimmy Ennis, former Club Trustee – RIP

Long-time member and Trustee of Sutton Dinghy Club Jimmy Ennis passed away yesterday in the loving care of the staff at Moyglare Nursing Home, in his 91st year. Jimmy was a great servant to the Club over many years including over 20 years as a Trustee. Rest in peace...

Santa is Coming

Santa is coming to Clubhouse this Sunday 13th December @ 13:00 Annual Prize Giving. Perpetual trophies for Sutton Dinghy Club seasons racing will be awarded to winning sailors. This will be followed by a visit from Santa Claus,  expected to arrive by road this year...

GP14 Hot Toddy report (Afloat)

The GP14 Class try and ensure their events get reported in a timely manner in the sailing press by bestowing the honorary reporter title on whoever finishes 3rd in their events. Last weekends Hot Toddy report is now available on Afloat via this link. The report was...

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…’

‘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…’