Kinsale Yacht Club intends to “re-establish and grow” its Cruising Fleet this season.
The County Cork club will “reinvigorate the cruising section of the club,” according to Vice Commodore Anthony O’Neill.
Niall McCann will undertake co-ordination of the Cruiser Fleet.
A club meeting has been scheduled for Friday, March 1, to develop a cruising schedule for the season.
Vice Commodore O’Neil has told club members:
“This year, we intend to re-establish and grow the Cruising Fleet within the Club. Niall McCann has kindly offered to co-ordinate this Fleet and organise suitable cruise in company events. During February more information will be discussed at the Berth holders meeting and will be posted online. Following that, a meeting will be held which may be attended by those who are interested in taking part. The meeting will also be open to non KYC members in order that they can be informed of what is planned and that they could then decide if membership of KYC is something they would consider.”
The March meeting will be the first step to reinvigorate the cruising section of the club. This year we will establish a Spring and Autumn programme of cruises - in-company. The meeting also helps in understanding members' needs.”
The objectives listed for the Cruiser group are:
- Arrange a number of local cruises-in-company, this will provide a safe space for some boat owners to push their boundaries.
- Encourage owners to get more use out of their boats, both power and sail.
- Encourage a shared cruising knowledge base within the club.
