What is the Royal St George Yacht Club?

The Royal St George Yacht Club — often abbreviated as RStGYC and affectionately known as ‘the George’ — is one of the world’s oldest sailing clubs, and one of a number that ring Dublin Bay on the East Coast of Ireland.

Where is the Royal St George Yacht Club based?

The Royal St George Yacht Club is based at the harbour of Dun Laoghaire, a suburban coastal town in south Co Dublin around 11km south-east of Dublin city centre and with a population of some 26,000. The Royal St George is one of the four Dun Laoghaire Waterfront Clubs, along with the National Yacht Club, Royal Irish Yacht Club (RIYC) and Dun Laoghaire Motor Yacht Club (DMYC).

When was the Royal St George Yacht Club founded?

The Royal St George was founded by members of the Pembroke Rowing Club in 1838 and was originally known as Kingstown Boat Club, as Kingstown was what Dun Laoghaire was named at the time. The club obtained royal patronage in 1845 and became known as Royal Kingstown Yacht Club. After 1847 the club took on its current name.

What does the Royal St George Yacht Club do?

The George is first and foremost an active yacht club with a strong commitment to and involvement with all aspects of the sport of sailing, whether racing your one design on Dublin Bay, to offshore racing in the Mediterranean and Caribbean, to junior sailing, to cruising and all that can loosely be described as “messing about in boats”.

Who are the flag officers of the Royal St George Yacht Club?

As of November 2020, the Commodore of the Royal St George Yacht Club is Peter Bowring, with Richard O’Connor as Vice-Commodore. The club has two Rear-Commodores, Mark Hennessy for Sailing and Derek Ryan for Social.

How many members does the Royal St George Yacht Club have?

As of November 2020, the Royal St George has around 1,900 members.

What are the Royal St George Yacht Club’s burgee and ensign?

The Royal St George’s burgee is a red pennant with a white cross which has a crown at its centre. The club’s ensign has a blue field with the Irish tricolour in its top left corner and a crown towards the bottom right corner.

Does the Royal St George Yacht Club organise racing?

Yes, the club hosts regular weekly racing for dinghies and keelboats as well as a number of national and international sailing events each season. Major annual events include the Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta, hosted in conjunction with the three other Dun Laoghaire Waterfront Clubs.

Does the Royal St George Yacht Club cater for youth sailing?

Yes, the Royal St George has a vibrant junior sailing section that organises training and events throughout the year.

Does the Royal St George Yacht Club cater for sail training?

Sail training is a core part of what the George does, and training programmes start with the Sea Squirts aged 5 to 8, continuing through its Irish Sailing Youth Training Scheme for ages 8 to 18, with adult sail training a new feature since 2009. The George runs probably the largest and most comprehensive programme each summer with upwards of 500 children participating. This junior focus continues at competitive level, with coaching programmes run for aspiring young racers from Optimist through to Lasers, 420s and Skiffs.

What sailing classes does the Royal St George Yacht Club host?

The most popular boats raced at the club are one-design keelboats such as the Dragon, Shipman 28, Ruffian, SB20, Squib and J80; dinghy classes including the Laser, RS200 and RS400; junior classes the 420, Optimist and Laser Radial; and heritage wooden boats including the Water Wags, the oldest one-design dinghy class in the world. The club also has a large group of cruising yachts.

What facilities does the Royal St George Yacht Club have?

The Royal St George is based in a Victorian-style clubhouse that dates from 1843 and adjoins the harbour’s Watering Pier. The clubhouse was conceived as a miniature classical Palladian Villa, a feature which has been faithfully maintained despite a series of extensions, and a 1919 fire that destroyed all but four rooms. Additionally, the club has a substantial forecourt with space for more than 50 boats dry sailing, as well as its entire dinghy fleet. There is also a dry dock, four cranes (limit 12 tonnes) and a dedicated lift=out facility enabling members keep their boats in ready to race condition at all times. The George also has a floating dock for short stays and can supply fuel, power and water to visitors.

Does the Royal St George Yacht Club have a bar and/or dining facilities?

Yes, the Royal St George’s clubhouse offers a full bar and catering service for members, visitors and guests. Currently the bar is closed due to Covid-19 restrictions.

What are the opening hours of the Royal St George Yacht Club?

The Royal St George boathouse is open daily from 9.30am to 5.30pm during the winter. The office and reception are open Tuesdays to Fridays from 10am to 5pm. The bar is currently closed due to Covid-19 restrictions. Lunch is served on Wednesdays and Fridays from 12.30pm to 2.30pm, with brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 3pm.

Does the Royal St George Yacht Club host functions such as weddings, parties or corporate events?

Yes, the Royal St George regularly hosts weddings and family celebrations from birthdays to christenings, and offers a unique and prestigious location to celebrate your day. The club also hosts corporate meetings, sailing workshops and company celebrations with a choice of rooms. From small private meetings to work parties and celebrations hosting up to 150 guests, the club can professionally and successfully manage your corporate requirements. In addition, team building events can utilise its fleet of club boats and highly trained instructors. For enquiries contact Laura Smart at events@rsgyc.ie or phone 01 280 1811.

How do I become a member of the Royal St George Yacht Club?

The George is delighted to welcome new members. It may look traditional — and is proud of its heritage — but behind the facade is a lively and friendly club, steeped in history but not stuck in it. It is a strongly held belief that new members bring new ideas, new skills and new contacts on both the sailing and social sides

Do I need to own a boat to become a member of the Royal St George Yacht Club?

No — members can avail of the club’s own fleet of watercraft

How much does it cost to join the Royal St George Yacht Club?

There is currently no joining fee for new members of the Royal St George. The introductory ordinary membership subscription fee is €775 annually for the first two years. A full list of membership categories and related annual subscriptions is available

How long does membership of the Royal St George Yacht Club last?

Membership subscriptions are renewed on an annual basis

How do I contact the Royal St George Yacht Club?

Full contact details for the club and is staff can be found here

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14th July 2012

Dublin Bay Sailing Club (DBSC) Results for 14 JULY 2012

#DBSC – Dublin Bay Sailing Club Results for 14 JULY 2012

BENETEAU 31.7 ECHO - 1. Prima Nocte (Patrick Burke), 2. Fiddly Bits (Kevin Byrne et al), 3. Levante (B.Leyden/M.Leahy)

BENETEAU 31.7 - 1. Prima Nocte (Patrick Burke), 2. Prospect (Chris Johnston), 3. Levante (B.Leyden/M.Leahy)

CRUISERS 0 ECHO - 1. Lively Lady (Derek Martin), 2. Loose Change (P Redden & M Mitton)

CRUISERS 0 - 1. Loose Change (P Redden & M Mitton), 2. Lively Lady (Derek Martin)

CRUISERS 1 - 1. Joker 11 (John Maybury), 2. Jump The Gun (M.Monaghan/J.Kelly), 3. Indecision (Declan Hayes et al)

CRUISERS 1 ECHO - 1. Raptor (D.Hewitt et al), 2. Jump The Gun (M.Monaghan/J.Kelly), 3. Powder Monkey (C.Moore/M.Byrne)

CRUISERS 2 ECHO - 1. Helter Skelter (Adrienne Jermyn), 2. Free Spirit (John O'Reilly), 3. Bendemeer (L Casey & D Power)

CRUISERS 2 - 1. Red Rhum (J Nicholson & C Nicholson), 2. Peridot (Jim McCann et al), 3. Jawesome 11 (M Dyke & B Darcy)

CRUISERS 3 ECHO - 1. Quest (Jonathan Skerritt), 2. Supernova (Shannon, Lawless, McCormack), 3. Grasshopper 2 (K & J Glynn)

CRUISERS 3 - 1. Supernova (Shannon, Lawless, McCormack), 2. Quest (Jonathan Skerritt), 3. Cri-Cri (P Colton)

CRUISERS 3B ECHO - 1. Wynward (W McCormack), 2. Chinook (A Bradley), 3. Maranda (Myles Kelly)

Combined Classes ECHO - 1. Quest (Jonathan Skerritt), 2. Supernova (Shannon, Lawless, McCormack), 3. Grasshopper 2 (K & J Glynn)

Combined Classes ECHO - 1. Raptor (D.Hewitt et al), 2. Jump The Gun (M.Monaghan/J.Kelly), 3. Powder Monkey (C.Moore/M.Byrne)

Combined Classes - 1. Raptor (D.Hewitt et al), 2. Joker 11 (John Maybury), 3. Gringo (Tony Fox)

Combined Classes - 1. Supernova (Shannon, Lawless, McCormack), 2. Quest (Jonathan Skerritt), 3. Cri-Cri (P Colton)

FLYING FIFTEEN - 1. Ash (Joseph Coughlan), 2. A Mere Triffle (P Sherry), 3. Fflogger (Alan Dooley)

GLEN - 1. Glendun (B.Denham et al), 2. Glenluce (D & R O'Connor), 3. Glencree (J.Bligh/H.Roche)

RUFFIAN 23 - 1. Diane ll (Andrew Claffey), 2. Ruffles (Michael Cutliffe), 3. Alias (D.Meeke/M.McCarthy)

SHIPMAN - 1. Macro One (Joseph Murray), 2. Whiterock (Henry Robinson), 3. Curraglas (John Masterson)

SIGMA 33 - 1. White Mischief (Timothy Goodbody), 2. Gwili Two (D.Clarke/P.Maguire), 3. Rupert (R & P Lovegrove)

SQUIB - 1. Why Not (Derek & Jean Jago)

WHITE SAIL CRUISERS ECHO - 1. Coumeenole (Bill Kavanagh), 2. Persistence (C. Broadhead et al), 3. Just Jasmin (Philip Smith)

WHITE SAIL CRUISERS - 1. Persistence (C. Broadhead et al), 2. Act Two (Michael O'Leary et al), 3. Just Jasmin (Philip Smith)

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12th July 2012

Dublin Bay Sailing Club (DBSC) Results for 12 JULY 2012

Dublin Bay Sailing Club Results for 12 JULY 2012

BENETEAU 31.7 Echo- 1. Bluefin Two (M & B Bryson), 2. Kernach (Eoin O'Driscoll), 3. Extreme Reality (P.McSwiney/E.O'Rafferty)

BENETEAU 31.7 - 1. Bluefin Two (M & B Bryson), 2. After U (Michael Blaney), 3. Prospect (Chris Johnston)

CRUISERS 0 - 1. Loose Change (P Redden & M Mitton), 2. Tsunami (Vincent Farrell), 3. Lively Lady (Derek Martin)

CRUISERS 0 Echo - 1. Tsunami (Vincent Farrell), 2. Lively Lady (Derek Martin), 3. Loose Change (P Redden & M Mitton)

CRUISERS 1 Echo - 1. Raptor (D.Hewitt et al), 2. Adrenalin (Joe McDonald), 3. Jump The Gun (M.Monaghan/J.Kelly)

CRUISERS 1 - 1. Xtravagance (Colin Byrne), 2. Gringo (Tony Fox), 3. Raptor (D.Hewitt et al)

CRUISERS 2 Echo - 1. Dick Dastardly (B.Cusack et al), 2. Jester (Declan Curtin), 3. Graduate (D O'Keeffe)

CRUISERS 2 - 1. Dick Dastardly (B.Cusack et al), 2. Jawesome 11 (M Dyke & B Darcy), 3. Red Rhum (J Nicholson & C Nicholson)

CRUISERS 3 Echo - 1. Huggy Bear (Doyle & Byrne), 2. Supernova (Shannon, Lawless, McCormack), 3. Gossip (D Meredith/P Barron/M Rowley)

CRUISERS 3 - 1. Supernova (Shannon, Lawless, McCormack), 2. Gossip (D Meredith/P Barron/M Rowley), 3. Huggy Bear (Doyle & Byrne)

CRUISERS 3B Echo - 1. Small Wonder (H Kelly), 2. Aslana (J Martin & B Mulkeen), 3. Wynward (W McCormack)

Combined Classes Echo - 1. Huggy Bear (Doyle & Byrne), 2. Supernova (Shannon, Lawless, McCormack), 3. Gossip (D Meredith/P Barron/M Rowley)

Combined Classes - 1. Supernova (Shannon, Lawless, McCormack), 2. Gossip (D Meredith/P Barron/M Rowley), 3. Huggy Bear (Doyle & Byrne)

FLYING FIFTEEN - 1. Gulfstream (A Cooper), 2. Ash (Joseph Coughlan), 3. The Big Bow Wow (N.Meagher/N.Matthews)

GLEN - 1. Glendun (B.Denham et al), 2. Glenshane (P Hogan), 3. Glencree (J.Bligh/H.Roche)

RUFFIAN 23 - 1. Diane ll (Andrew Claffey), 2. Shannagh (S.Gill/P.MacDiarmada), 3. Ruffles (Michael Cutliffe)

SHIPMAN - 1. Gusto (C Heath), 2. Curraglas (John Masterson), 3. Malindi (B.Smith/A.Gray)

SIGMA 33 - 1. White Mischief (Timothy Goodbody), 2. Rupert (R & P Lovegrove), 3. Moonshine (R.Moloney/D.O'Flynn)

SQUIB - 1. Pintail (M Muldoon & B Stevens), 2. Glassilaun (D O'Neill), 3. Nimble (Brian O'Hare)

WHITE SAIL CRUISERS Echo - 1. Katie (Tom Dunne et al), 2. Aurora (Ray Conway), 3. Windshift (R O'Flynn et al)

WHITE SAIL CRUISERS - 1. Vespucci (S & K O'Regan), 2. Windshift (R O'Flynn et al), 3. Act Two (Michael O'Leary et al)

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5th July 2012

Dublin Bay Fleet Gets a Thursday Night Race But Only Just!

#dbsc – After six consecutive cancellations for Dublin Bay Sailing Club's Thursday night races it looked for a time tonight that a fickle southerly winds might take away another race tonight but in the end there was sufficient wind to get most boats across the finish line. The DBSC Results for tonight's race (5 JULY 2012) are below:

BENETEAU 31.7 Echo- 1. Magic (D.O'Sullivan/D.Espey), 2. Extreme Reality (P.McSwiney/E.O'Rafferty), 3. Kernach (Eoin O'Driscoll)

BENETEAU 31.7 - 1. Magic (D.O'Sullivan/D.Espey), 2. Prospect (Chris Johnston), 3. After U (Michael Blaney)

CRUISERS 0 Echo - 1. Lively Lady (Derek Martin), 2. Loose Change (P Redden & M Mitton), 3. Tsunami (Vincent Farrell)

CRUISERS 0 - 1. Loose Change (P Redden & M Mitton), 2. Lively Lady (Derek Martin), 3. Tsunami (Vincent Farrell)

CRUISERS 1 Echo - 1. Indecision (Declan Hayes et al), 2. Raptor (D.Hewitt et al), 3. Xtravagance (Colin Byrne)

CRUISERS 1 - 1. Indecision (Declan Hayes et al), 2. Xtravagance (Colin Byrne), 3. Raptor (D.Hewitt et al)

CRUISERS 2 Echo - 1. Jester (Declan Curtin), 2. Red Rhum (J Nicholson & C Nicholson), 3. Dick Dastardly (B.Cusack et al)

CRUISERS 2 - 1. Red Rhum (J Nicholson & C Nicholson), 2. Jester (Declan Curtin), 3. Dick Dastardly (B.Cusack et al)

CRUISERS 3 Echo - 1. Gossip (D Meredith/P Barron/M Rowley), 2. Supernova (Shannon, Lawless, McCormack), 3. Quest (Jonathan Skerritt)

CRUISERS 3 - 1. Gossip (D Meredith/P Barron/M Rowley), 2. Supernova (Shannon, Lawless, McCormack), 3. Quest (Jonathan Skerritt)

Combined Classes Echo - 1. Gossip (D Meredith/P Barron/M Rowley), 2. Supernova (Shannon, Lawless, McCormack), 3. Quest (Jonathan Skerritt)

Combined Classes - 1. Indecision (Declan Hayes et al), 2. Xtravagance (Colin Byrne), 3. Loose Change (P Redden & M Mitton)

FLYING FIFTEEN - 1. Fflogger (Alan Dooley), 2. Perfect Ten (A Balfe), 3. Out of the Blue (F.Mitchell/G Grier)

GLEN - 1. Glendun (B.Denham et al), 2. Glenmarissa (F.Elmes/W.Higgins), 3. Glenshane (P Hogan)

RUFFIAN 23 - 1. Ruffles (Michael Cutliffe), 2. Ripples (Frank Bradley), 3. Shannagh (S.Gill/P.MacDiarmada)

SB3s - 1. Bom Chickawahwah (John O'Driscoll), 2. Sin Bin (Barry O'Neill), 3. Mosquito (Paul O'Callaghan)

SHIPMAN - 1. Poppy (Peter Wallis et al), 2. Jo Slim (J.Clarke et al), 3. Malindi (B.Smith/A.Gray)

SIGMA 33 - 1. Rupert (R & P Lovegrove)

SQUIB - 1. Kookaburra (P & M Dee), 2. Absolutely Fabulous (N Kennedy/P Reilly), 3. Little Demon (Sheila Power)

WHITE SAIL CRUISERS Echo - 1. Persistence (C. Broadhead et al), 2. Xerxes (Dan O'Neill), 3. Coumeenole (Bill Kavanagh)

WHITE SAIL CRUISERS - 1. Persistence (C. Broadhead et al), 2. Xerxes (Dan O'Neill), 3. Nauti-Gal (J & J Crawford)

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26th June 2012

Fiddly Bits Wins DBSC Beneteau 31.7 Race

Dublin Port Dublin Bay Sailing Club Results for 26 JUNE 2012

BENETEAU 31.7 - 1. Fiddly Bits (Kevin Byrne et al), 2. Extreme Reality (P.McSwiney/E.O'Rafferty), 3. Attitude (T Milner J Sugars M Branigan)

CRUISERS 1 - 1. Indecision (Declan Hayes et al), 2. Jump The Gun (M.Monaghan/J.Kelly), 3. Powder Monkey (C.Moore/M.Byrne)

CRUISERS 2 - 1. Cor Baby (Keith Kiernan et al), 2. Bendemeer (L Casey & D Power)

CRUISERS 3 - 1. Papytoo (M.Walsh/F.Guilfoyle), 2. Grasshopper 2 (K & J Glynn), 3. Asterix (Counihan/Meredith/Bushell)

CRUISERS 3B - 1. Maranda (Myles Kelly), 2. Wynward (W McCormack), 3. Jiminy Cricket (M Tyndall)

Combined Classe 3 - 1. Maranda (Myles Kelly), 2. Wynward (W McCormack), 3. Jiminy Cricket (M Tyndall)

Ensign - 1. RIYC 2 (Mark McGibney), 2. NYC1 (O Prouveur)

FIREBALL - 1. nn (S Oram), 2. Licence to Thrill (Louis Smyth), 3. Goodness Gracious (Louise McKenna)

GLEN - 1. Pterodactyl (R & D McCaffrey), 2. Glenluce (D & R O'Connor), 3. Glendun (B.Denham et al)

IDRA 14 FOOT - 1. Dunmoanin (Frank Hamilton), 2. Doody (J.Fitzgerald/J.Byrne), 3. Squalls (Stephen Harrison)

MERMAID - 1. Kim (D Cassidy), 2. Lively Lady (G O'Neill & M Hanney)

PY CLASS - 1. Paul Keane (Finn), 2. Hugh Sheehy (OK Dinghy), 3. N O'Toole (Laser)

RUFFIAN 23 - 1. Ruff Nuff (D & C Mitchell), 2. Paramour (Larry Power et al), 3. Papillon (Paul Cassidy)

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20th June 2012

Diane II Wins DBSC Ruffian 23 Race

#DBSC – BENETEAU 31.7 - 1. Kernach (Eoin O'Driscoll), 2. Extreme Reality (P.McSwiney/E.O'Rafferty), 3. Attitude (T Milner J Sugars M Branigan)

CRUISERS 2 - 1. Cor Baby (Keith Kiernan et al), 2. Bendemeer (L Casey & D Power), 3. Borraine (Ean Pugh)

CRUISERS 3 - 1. Pamafe (Michael Costello), 2. Grasshopper 2 (K & J Glynn), 3. Papytoo (M.Walsh/F.Guilfoyle)

CRUISERS 3B - 1. Maranda (Myles Kelly), 2. Wynward (W McCormack), 3. Aslana (J Martin & B Mulkeen)

Combined Classes - 1. Pamafe (Michael Costello), 2. Maranda (Myles Kelly), 3. Grasshopper 2 (K & J Glynn)

GLEN - 1. Pterodactyl (R & D McCaffrey), 2. Glencorel (B.Waldock/K.Malcolm), 3. Glenshane (P Hogan)

RUFFIAN 23 - 1. Diane ll (Andrew Claffey), 2. Cresendo (L Balfe), 3. Ruff Diamond (D.Byrne et al)

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13th June 2012

Quest Wins DBSC Class Three Race

DUBLIN PORT Dublin Bay Sailing Club Results for 12 JUNE 2012

BENETEAU 31.7 - 1. Kernach (Eoin O'Driscoll), 2. Extreme Reality (P.McSwiney/E.O'Rafferty)

CRUISERS 2 - 1. Cor Baby (Keith Kiernan et al), 2. Bendemeer (L Casey & D Power)

CRUISERS 3 - 1. Quest (Jonathan Skerritt), 2. UpD8 (Whelan/McCabe/Carey/Cramer), 3. Pamafe (Michael Costello)

CRUISERS 3B - 1. Maranda (Myles Kelly), 2. Aslana (J Martin & B Mulkeen), 3. Snowbird (A McCormack & A Baird)

Combined Classe 3 - 1. Quest (Jonathan Skerritt), 2. UpD8 (Whelan/McCabe/Carey/Cramer), 3. Pamafe (Michael Costello)

FIREBALL - 1. Winder (E.Butler/O.Laverty), 2. Elevation (N.Colin/M.Casey), 3. Blind Squirrel (Frank Miller)

GLEN - 1. Glendun (B.Denham et al), 2. Glenmiller (P Cusack), 3. Pterodactyl (R & D McCaffrey)

IDRA 14 FOOT - 1. Squalls (Stephen Harrison), 2. Chaos (Julie Ascoop), 3. Doody (J.Fitzgerald/J.Byrne)

MERMAID - 1. Lively Lady (G O'Neill & M Hanney), 2. Kim (D Cassidy), 3. Aideen (B.Martin/D.Brennan)

PY CLASS - 1. N O'Toole (Laser), 2. Richard Tate (RS 400), 3. Graham Elmes (Laser)

RUFFIAN 23 - 1. Diane ll (Andrew Claffey), 2. Golden Girl (Michael Carrigan et al), 3. Ruff Nuff (D & C Mitchell)

SIGMA 33 - 1. White Mischief (Timothy Goodbody)

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26th May 2012

DBSC Sigma 33 Race Won by 'Rupert' of the Royal St. George YC

#DBSC –Dick Lovegrove's Rupert was the winner of today's DBSC Sigma 33 race. Royal St. George club mate Paddy Maguire on the helm of Gwili Two was second and A. Bell sailing Miss Behavin third. It was a spectacular afternoon for sailing with 15–knot north easterly breezes but unfortunately inshore, in Seapoint Bay, the dinghy fleet suffered a lack of wind and elsewhere it was decidely flukey.

There was a reduced turnout in Dublin Bay Sailing Club's cruiser divisions for today's racing with attention focused on results across the bay in Howth at the BMW ICRA Natinoals. The Dragon class was also diverted to the National Yacht Club's staging of the 18-boat east coast championships.

In a wind starved corner of Dublin Bay Hugh Sheehy's OK Dinghy won both races of the day, with a margin of two seconds in one and nearly a minute in the other. That puts the OK clearly in the lead of the Saturday series.

Full DBSC Results for 26 MAY 2012 are below:

BENETEAU 31.7 Echo- 1. Fiddly Bits (Kevin Byrne et al), 2. Kernach (Eoin O'Driscoll), 3. Magic (D.O'Sullivan/D.Espey)

BENETEAU 31.7 - 1. Prospect (Chris Johnston), 2. Magic (D.O'Sullivan/D.Espey), 3. Bluefin Two (M & B Bryson)

CRUISERS 3 Echo - 1. Grasshopper 2 (K & J Glynn), 2. Carrabeg (D.Martin/R.Deasy)

CRUISERS 3B Echo - 1. Chinook (A Bradley)

FIREBALL Race 2- 1. Licence to Thrill (Louis Smyth), 2. Goodness Gracious (Louise McKenna), 3. NN (Glen Fisher)

FIREBALL Race 1- 1. Winder (E.Butler/O.Laverty), 2. Goodness Gracious (Louise McKenna), 3. Licence to Thrill (Louis Smyth)

FLYING FIFTEEN Race 1- 1. A Mere Triffle (P Sherry), 2. Deranged (C.Doorly), 3. Rollercoaster (Tom Murphy)

FLYING FIFTEEN Race 2- 1. Deranged (C.Doorly), 2. Kooigjug (K Dumpleton), 3. Frequent Flyer (D Mulvin)

GLEN - 1. Glendun (B.Denham et al)

IDRA 14 FOOT Race 2- 1. Dunmoanin (Frank Hamilton), 2. Dart (Pierre Long), 3. Sapphire (Lorcan O'Sullivan)

IDRA 14 FOOT Race 1- 1. Sapphire (Lorcan O'Sullivan), 2. Doody (J.Fitzgerald/J.Byrne), 3. Dart (Pierre Long)

MERMAID Race 1- 1. Aideen (B.Martin/D.Brennan), 2. Kim (D Cassidy)

MERMAID Race 2- 1. Aideen (B.Martin/D.Brennan), 2. Kim (D Cassidy), 3. Lively Lady (G O'Neill & M Hanney)

PY CLASS Race 2- 1. Hugh Sheehy (OK Dinghy), 2. Colin Galavan (Laser), 3. Richard Tate (Laser)

PY CLASS Race 1- 1. Hugh Sheehy (OK Dinghy), 2. Colin Galavan (Laser), 3. Richard Tate (Laser)

SHIPMAN - 1. Gusto (C Heath)

SIGMA 33 - 1. Rupert (R & P Lovegrove), 2. Gwili Two (D.Clarke/P.Maguire), 3. Miss Behavin' (A Bell et al)

SQUIB Race 1- 1. Anemos (Pete & Ann Evans), 2. Little Demon (Sheila Power), 3. Sidewinder (R.Bowen/R Westrup)

SQUIB Race 2- 1. Femme Fatale (V Delaney), 2. Sidewinder (R.Bowen/R Westrup), 3. Kookaburra (P & M Dee)

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19th May 2012

Red Rhum Romps Home in DBSC Cruisers 2 Race

#DBSC – Jonathan and Chris Nicholson's Red Rhum made the most of the easterly winds and big seas for today's Dublin Bay Sailing Club race even though the veteran DB1 cruiser was chased hard by Mervyn Dyke's Jawesome J80 for IRC handicap honours. Red Rhum from the Royal St. George YC also took ECHO honours with Jim McCann's Mustang 30 Peridot second.

The one design divisions were reduced because the Royal Alfred's annual Baily Bowl competition for Squibs, Dragons and RS Elites is also being staged on Dublin Bay at the Royal St. George YC.

Full Dublin Bay Sailing Club Results for 19 May 2012 are below:

Dublin Bay Sailing Club Results for 19 May 2012

BENETEAU 31.7 Echo- 1. Magic (D.O'Sullivan/D.Espey), 2. Prima Nocte (Patrick Burke), 3. Thirty Something (Gerry Jones et al)

BENETEAU 31.7 - 1. Thirty Something (Gerry Jones et al), 2. Magic (D.O'Sullivan/D.Espey), 3. Prospect (Chris Johnston)

CRUISERS 1 Echo - 1. Xtravagance (Colin Byrne), 2. Gringo (Tony Fox), 3. Adrenalin (Joe McDonald)

CRUISERS 1 - 1. Xtravagance (Colin Byrne), 2. Gringo (Tony Fox), 3. Jalapeno (Dermod Baker et al)

CRUISERS 2 Echo - 1. Red Rhum (J Nicholson & C Nicholson), 2. Peridot (Jim McCann et al), 3. Jawesome 11 (M Dyke & B Darcy)

CRUISERS 2 - 1. Red Rhum (J Nicholson & C Nicholson), 2. Jawesome 11 (M Dyke & B Darcy), 3. Peridot (Jim McCann et al)

CRUISERS 3 Echo - 1. Gung Ho (G & S O'Shea), 2. Cri-Cri (P Colton), 3. Quest (Jonathan Skerritt)

CRUISERS 3 - 1. Supernova (Shannon, Lawless, McCormack), 2. Quest (Jonathan Skerritt), 3. Gung Ho (G & S O'Shea)

FLYING FIFTEEN Race 1- 1. Kooigjug (K Dumpleton), 2. The Gruffalo (Keith Poole), 3. Mellifluence (T Leonard & B Mulligan)

FLYING FIFTEEN Race 2- 1. The Gruffalo (Keith Poole), 2. Hi Fibre (Michael McCambridge), 3. The Big Bow Wow (N.Meagher/N.Matthews)

GLEN - 1. Glendun (B.Denham et al), 2. Glenroan (Terence Moran), 3. Glencree (J.Bligh/H.Roche)

IDRA 14 FOOT Race 1- 1. Dart (Pierre Long), 2. Dunmoanin (Frank Hamilton), 3. Sapphire (Lorcan O'Sullivan)

IDRA 14 FOOT Race 2- 1. Dunmoanin (Frank Hamilton), 2. Sapphire (Lorcan O'Sullivan), 3. Dart (Pierre Long)

MERMAID Race 2- 1. Jill (P.Smith/P.Mangan), 2. Kim (D Cassidy)

MERMAID Race 1- 1. Jill (P.Smith/P.Mangan), 2. Kim (D Cassidy)

PY CLASS Race 2- 1. E & R Ryan (RS400), 2. Hugh Sheehy (OK Dinghy), 3. John Chambers (Moth)

PY CLASS Race 1- 1. Hugh Sheehy (OK Dinghy), 2. E & R Ryan (RS400), 3. John Chambers (Moth)

RUFFIAN 23 - 1. Ruffles (Michael Cutliffe), 2. Ruff N Ready (Ann Kirwan et al), 3. Cresendo (L Balfe)

SHIPMAN - 1. Macro One (Joseph Murray), 2. Invader (Gerard Glynn)

SIGMA 33 - 1. White Mischief (Timothy Goodbody), 2. Rupert (R & P Lovegrove), 3. Moonshine (R.Moloney/D.O'Flynn)

WHITE SAIL CRUISERS Echo- 1. Vespucci (S & K O'Regan), 2. Spirit (Colin O'Brien et al), 3. Coumeenole (Bill Kavanagh)

WHITE SAIL CRUISERS - 1. Calypso (Howard Knott), 2. Vespucci (S & K O'Regan), 3. Windshift (R O'Flynn et al)

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17th May 2012

Mulvin's 'Frequent Flyer' Wins DBSC Flying Fifteen Race

#DBSC – There was tight competition in the one design fleets of tonight's Dublin Bay Sailing Club (DBSC) race with David Mulvin's Frequent Flyer the winner of the Flying fifteen's, Andrew Claffey's Diane II won the Ruffians in light winds in Scotsman's bay. His Royal St. George YC club mate Andrew Algeo sailing Flutter won the SB3s. A good turnout in the Dragon class was topped by Diva (R.Johnson/R.Goodbody). The squibs were won by Peter Dee. The full results for the Dublin Bay Sailing Club Results for 17 MAY 2012 are below:

BENETEAU 31.7 Echo- 1. Magic (D.O'Sullivan/D.Espey), 2. Prospect (Chris Johnston), 3. Levante (B.Leyden/M.Leahy)

BENETEAU 31.7 - 1. Prospect (Chris Johnston), 2. Magic (D.O'Sullivan/D.Espey), 3. Levante (B.Leyden/M.Leahy)

CRUISERS 0 Echo - 1. Lively Lady (Derek Martin), 2. Tsunami (Vincent Farrell), 3. Loose Change (P Redden & M Mitton)

CRUISERS 0 - 1. Loose Change (P Redden & M Mitton), 2. Lively Lady (Derek Martin), 3. Tsunami (Vincent Farrell)

CRUISERS 1 Echo - 1. Jalapeno (Dermod Baker et al), 2. Black Velvet (Leslie Parnell), 3. Ruth (L Shanahan)

CRUISERS 1 - 1. Jalapeno (Dermod Baker et al), 2. Ruth (L Shanahan), 3. Rockabill V (Paul O'Higgins)

CRUISERS 2 Echo - 1. Red Rhum (J Nicholson & C Nicholson)

CRUISERS 2 - 1. Red Rhum (J Nicholson & C Nicholson)

CRUISERS 3 Echo - 1. Supernova (Shannon, Lawless, McCormack), 2. Gung Ho (G & S O'Shea), 3. Cri-Cri (P Colton)

CRUISERS 3 - 1. Supernova (Shannon, Lawless, McCormack), 2. Quest (Jonathan Skerritt), 3. Gossip (D Meredith)

Combined Classes Echo - 1. Supernova (Shannon, Lawless, McCormack), 2. Gung Ho (G & S O'Shea), 3. Cri-Cri (P Colton)

Combined Classes - 1. Supernova (Shannon, Lawless, McCormack), 2. Quest (Jonathan Skerritt), 3. Gossip (D Meredith)

DRAGON - 1. Diva (R.Johnson/R.Goodbody), 2. Dublin Bay (G Treacy), 3. Susele (Michael Halpenny)

FLYING FIFTEEN - 1. Frequent Flyer (D Mulvin), 2. Deranged (C.Doorly), 3. Kooigjug (K Dumpleton)

GLEN - 1. Glencree (J.Bligh/H.Roche), 2. Glencoe (Rose Mary Craig et al), 3. Glenmarissa (F.Elmes/W.Higgins)

RUFFIAN 23 - 1. Diane ll (Andrew Claffey), 2. Ruffles (Michael Cutliffe), 3. Shannagh (S.Gill/P.MacDiarmada)

SB3s - 1. Flutter (Andrew Algeo), 2. Alert Packaging (Justin Burke), 3. Vennesworld.com (Ger Dempsey)

SHIPMAN - 1. Whiterock (Henry Robinson), 2. Malindi (B.Smith/A.Gray), 3. Gusto (C Heath)

SQUIB - 1. Kookaburra (P & M Dee), 2. Perfection (Jill Fleming), 3. Glassilaun (D O'Neill)

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15th May 2012

Lyttle Wins DBSC Laser Dinghy Race

#DBSC – Veteran Laser sailors Theo Lyttle and Chris Arrowsmith finished 1,2 in the PY class of tonight's Dublin Bay Sailing Club dinghy fleet with ideal 10 knot northerly winds if not a little chilly for Mid-May.

In the Fireball class Winder (E.Butler/O.Laverty) were winners with Neil Colin's Elevation second and Licence to Thrill (Louis Smyth) third.

The full results for the DUBLIN PORT Dublin Bay Sailing Club Results for 15 MAY 2012 are below:

BENETEAU 31.7 - 1. Extreme Reality (P.McSwiney/E.O'Rafferty), 2. Kernach (Eoin O'Driscoll)

BENETEAU 31.7 - 1. Thirty Something (Gerry Jones et al), 2. Extreme Reality (P.McSwiney/E.O'Rafferty), 3. Kernach (Eoin O'Driscoll)

CRUISERS 2 - 1. Bendemeer (L Casey & D Power), 2. Cor Baby (Keith Kiernan et al)

CRUISERS 3 - , 3. Chouskikou (R.Sheehan/R.Hickey)

CRUISERS 3B - 1. Aslana (J Martin & B Mulkeen), 2. Maranda (Myles Kelly), 3. Rebecca (A McNeilly)

Ensign - 1. INSC1 (K Rumball), 2. NYC1 (O Prouveur), 3. RIYC 2 (Mark McGibney)

FIREBALL - 1. Winder (E.Butler/O.Laverty), 2. Elevation (N.Colin/M.Casey), 3. Licence to Thrill (Louis Smyth)

IDRA 14 FOOT - 1. Squalls (Stephen Harrison), 2. Dart (Pierre Long), 3. Dunmoanin (Frank Hamilton)

MERMAID - 1. Kim (D Cassidy), 2. Aideen (B.Martin/D.Brennan)

PY CLASS - 1. T Lyttle (Laser), 2. C Arrowsmith (Laser)