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...

2015 GP14 Championship of Ireland

The 2015 GP14 Championship of Ireland was held in Newtownards Sailing Club over the Northern Ireland Bank Holiday weekend and attracted just under 40 boats. Fresh from his recent success at the UK GP14 Nationals Shane McCarthy with regular crew Damian Bracken was keen...

Back team-racing @ Elmo Trophy

Sutton Dinghy club were delighted to be able to accept the invitation to take part in the inaugural Elmo Trophy, an inter-club team racing event held last week end in the Royal St George YC in memory of the late Graham Elmes.  Our interest was twofold. Firstly, our...

Great start for young Oppie Squad

Sutton Dinghy Clubs latest Oppie Squad has had an active couple of weekends. Following quickly after Howth Yacht Club Regatta (HYC Regatta report), the past weekend saw 3 of the squad take part in the Allianz sponsored Optimist Leinster Championship in Howth Yacht...

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…’