RIP Padraig O’Cearbhaill
It was a very sad start to the Christmas break to hear our former Commodore Padraig O'Cearbhaill passed away a few days ago, aged 96. Padraig was Commodore in 1972-1973 having served on the Committee and as Vice Commodore under Charlie Sargent. Padraig grew up...
Annual Dinner Fork Supper – Nov 19th
As many of you will know the internals of the Club have been refurbished during the season and over the last month or so we have been able to welcome members and friends back to our Clubhouse. With the season nearing its conclusion, we are delighted to announce that...
Champions Cup 8th October
Champions Cup Report Sutton Dinghy Club 8th October 2022 Report: Andy Johnston The 2022 Champions Cup took place at Sutton Dinghy Club at the weekend. The 75th anniversary of Irish Sailings most prestigious and...
RIP Ethan Banks – A bright light taken before his time
It was with great shock that we heard the news on Sunday of the sudden passing of Ethan Banks, one of the Clubs young sailors. Ethan had crewed for Alan Carr for the last 2 seasons on his IDRA 14/38 Starfish. Ethan was only 18 and died after a brief battle...
Frostbites Underway – Super Opi turnout
The 2022 Frostbites got underway yesterday with a great turnout. Thanks to PRO Eimear and her team and for parents down helping get boats in and out of the water. 11 Optimists with 14 boats in total raced with start of a PY Class and we hope to have a few more Lasers...
Sutton take back the Book Trophy
Sutton Dinghy Club welcomed Junior and Senior teams from Royal Cork Yacht Club for the Book Trophy, the oldest team racing event in Ireland which has seen both these Clubs race each other since 1944. With very light and shifty breezes, PRO Jim Lambkin had his...
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…’
