Oppie Ulster Championships (Antrim Boat Club)

The Oppie Sailing Calendar kicked off in earnest today with East Antrim Boat Club hosting the Ulster Championships.  With a total of 95 solo racers across four fleets, SDC was proudly represented by 5 sailors, Ethan Harte and Robbie Clarke in Senior Main (SM) and...

SuperValu – Easter Egg Race 2024

Well after some ominous weather warnings earlier in the week, it was fantastic that the wind gods changed their minds and we had lovely conditions for the first race of the year! The Easter Eggs were kindly sponsored by our neighbours, *SuperValu Sutton* and it...

Rescheduled Launching Supper – April 20th

Due to unforeseen circumstance we have had to reschedule our 2024 Launching Supper. It will now take place on Saturday April 20th. With the 2024 sailing season quickly approaching we are planning a social event that might get you in the mood. On April 20th we plan to...

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…’