Menu

Ireland's sailing, boating & maritime magazine

RBC Brewin Dolphin proudly supporting Afloat and Irish Boating

Water Wag Dinghy News & Regatta Results
Captain’s Call — Seán and Heather Craig’s Puffin No. 52 powers across Dublin Bay on her way to winning the Water Wag Captain’s Prize in Wednesday evening’s 27-boat AIB DBSC race.
Twenty-seven Water Wags turned out for Wednesday evening’s AIB Dublin Bay Sailing Club race, which doubled as the Captain’s Prize for all three divisions of the historic one-design class. A westerly breeze of 10 to 14 knots greeted the fleet…
Water Wag President Gail Varian sailing Dipper No. 48 during Wednesday evening racing in Dún Laoghaire Harbour
Twenty-six Water Wags turned out for Wednesday evening’s AIB DBSC race in Dún Laoghaire Harbour, on an evening marked by both a partial solar eclipse and Water Wag President Gail Varian’s 80th birthday. Seán Craig and Heather Craig took the…
Sunset Sprint: Twenty-six Water Wags race in light north-north-east winds on Dublin Bay during the AIB DBSC Wednesday evening fixture, where Puffin claimed victory in the shortened Mollie Bowl contest.
26 Water Wags turned out for the AIB DBSC race on Wednesday July 22nd on yet another sunny summer’s evening in Dun Laoghaire Harbour. The Wags were racing for the Mollie Bowl (division 1A), the Alf Delany Hold Everythin' Trophy…
Harbour Harmony — Twenty-five Water Wags spread across Dublin Bay after the start of the AIB DBSC Jubilee Cup race in light north-easterly winds off Dún Laoghaire on 15 July 2026. Photo: Water Wags
25 Water Wags turned out for the AIB DBSC race on Wednesday July 15th. The Wags were racing for the Jubilee Cup which is awarded to the overall winner for the season. They were also racing for the Sri Lanka…
Harbour Duel: Moosmie (No. 15, right) and Mary Kate (No. 6, left) race inside Dún Laoghaire Harbour during Wednesday's AIB DBSC Water Wags contest in sunshine and a 12–14-knot south-easterly.
Puffin, sailed by Seán and Heather Craig, led from the opening beat to win Wednesday evening's (July 8) AIB DBSC Water Wags race inside Dún Laoghaire Harbour. Twenty-five Water Wags turned out for the race, which also counted for the…
Century On – Water Wags picnic on Dalkey Island during the Jubilee Cruise of 21 June 1887. More than 139 years later, the annual tradition continues, linking today's sailors with one of Dublin Bay's oldest and most enduring social gatherings.
The Dublin Bay Water Wags continued one of the class's longest-standing traditions on Sunday with their annual sailing expedition and picnic on Dalkey Island. The event, which dates back more than a century, brought together Water Wag sailors and visiting…
Winning Ways — Guy and Jackie Kilroy sail Swift (No. 38) to victory in the AIB DBSC Water Wags race and opening Royal St George YC Regatta contest after mastering light winds on Dublin Bay.
A record 27 Water Wags turned out for Wednesday evening's AIB DBSC race and the opening Water Wag race of the Royal St George Yacht Club Regatta on Dublin Bay. Light south-southwesterly winds of 4–6 knots greeted competitors on a…
Summer Glide — Water Wags ghost across Dublin Bay in a light east-south-easterly breeze during the Royal Irish Yacht Club Regatta race. Twenty-four boats enjoyed warm sunshine before Puffin, sailed by Sean Craig and Rachel McManus, claimed victory.
A fleet of 24 Water Wags turned out for Wednesday evening's AIB DBSC race on June 24, sailed as part of the Royal Irish Yacht Club Regatta. Competitors enjoyed a warm summer evening with an east-south-easterly breeze of 4–6 knots.…
Industrial Contrast — Pixie sails on Dublin Bay with the Poolbeg chimneys forming a distinctive backdrop during the Royal Irish Yacht Club Classic Boat Regatta.
The Irish 12 Foot Dinghy fleet enjoyed a rare reunion on Dublin Bay during the Royal Irish Yacht Club's 195th Birthday Drumshanbo Gunpowder Gin Classic Boat Regatta on 20 and 21 June. Four Irish 12 Foot Dinghies joined a mixed…
Evening Fleet – Water Wags spread across Dublin Bay after the start of the Geoff Sarratt Trophy race from Dún Laoghaire. Photo: Afloat.ie
The AIB DBSC Water Wag race on Wednesday June 17th saw a turn out of 25 boats. The SW’ly wind was 8 gusting 15 knots, and the Wags were racing for the Geoff Sarratt Trophy, DBSC, and the rescheduled DMYC…
“Storm
Two AIB DBSC Water Wag races on Wednesday evening (June 10th) saw honours shared between Swallow and Tortoise as the fleet competed for the National Yacht Club Regatta and the Women At The Helm Trophy. Race Officer Tadhg Donnelly set…
“Blown
Wednesday evening's (June 3rd) Water Wag racing on Dublin Bay has been cancelled due to forecast strong and gusty westerly winds. The decision was taken following discussions between Race Officer Harry Gallagher and the Water Wag racing committee. The scheduled…
“Drift
A fleet of 27 boats turned out for the AIB DBSC Water Wag race on Wednesday evening, the biggest turnout of the season so far on Dublin Bay. Very light north-easterly winds of between one and four knots made conditions…
Classic Gathering — Vintage yachts and traditional one-designs are expected to feature at the Royal Irish Yacht Club’s 2026 Classic Boats Regatta during the club’s 195th anniversary celebrations in Dún Laoghaire.
The Royal Irish Yacht Club has opened entries for its 2026 Classic Boats Regatta, with a 10% early bird discount available until 29 May. The two-day event will take place from 20–21 June and marks the opening of the club’s…
“Cup
The AIB DBSC Water Wag race on Wednesday May 20th saw 26 boats launching in a Westerly wind of 9-12 knots. Prior to the start, 3 boats headed ashore with various issues. All the Water Wag divisions were racing for…
“Weather
Strong wind forecasts have forced the cancellation of this evening’s AIB DBSC Water Wag racing on Dublin Bay. DBSC race officer Tadgh Donnelly confirmed that Wednesday night’s Water Wag programme, scheduled for May 13, would not proceed due to expected…