Foyle Sailors Meet Tricky Conditions at Sailability Regatta

26th August 2026

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Sailors faced strong winds but the sea wall provided just enough shelter to ensure action in the 2026 Foyle Sailability Regatta

Three Foyle Sailability sailors took to the podium at this year’s Foyle Sailability Regatta on Lough Foyle earlier this month.

The regatta brought together disabled sailors from across Northern Ireland for a day of inclusive racing on Lough Foyle, with crews from Belfast Lough Sailability, Lough Erne Sailability and Foyle Sailability all getting out on the water despite the tricky conditions.

The course, sheltered slightly by the sea wall, held up well even as strong winds forced the cancellation of most other events at the neighbouring Greencastle Regatta Festival that day, making it a solid result for the sailors who did get out.

Three Foyle sailors ultimately made the podium: RoseAnn McGinley took second place, with Maria McGrory and Cara Curran both picking up bronze.

The RYA website has more on the story HERE.

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Sailability gives access to sailing for people living with disabilities or disadvantages. This Charity also provides kayaking. The aim is to train, educate and encourage more people with disabilities or disadvantages in getting on the water with a qualified dinghy, powerboat and first aid instructors.