Royal Irish Yacht Club

Royal Irish Yacht Club

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Awarded MG Motor Sailing Club of the Year 2025, the Royal Irish Yacht Club is one of Ireland's leading yacht clubs.

The Royal Irish Yacht Club is one of Ireland's leading private members’ sailing clubs, with some 1400 members. Founded in 1831, the clubhouse is the first purpose-built yacht club in the world. The Club regularly hosts major world, European and national championships, offering outstanding sailing and clubhouse facilities to members and their guests as well as visiting sailors. The Club was awarded 'Sailing Club of the Year 2016'.

27/06/2026

The restored 1894 cutter Peggy Bawn (Hal Sisk) at last weekend’s RIYC 195th Anniversary Classics Regatta in Dublin Bay, sailing under a suit of original cotton sails. Designed by G L Watson of Glasgow and built by John Hilditch of Carrickfergus, Peggy Bawn’s exceptional authenticity has been recognised with several international awards More here: https://tinyurl.com/4kjpye5r

27/06/2026

Regatta Time!

The 1890s were the peak era of sailing at Kingstown as a spectator sport, as there were few significant rival attractions for family viewing. Read much more here: https://tinyurl.com/4kjpye5r

Photos from Round Ireland Yacht Race's post 26/06/2026
Photos from Royal Irish Yacht Club's post 21/06/2026

The RIYC Classic Regatta has come to an end with a prize giving on the Terrace. Commodore Winifred Kelliher was on hand to present the prizes, with Rear Commodore Aoife Nolan Beattie by her side. Our thanks go to Race Officer, Brian Mathews and his team, and all the competitors who took part. Thanks also to our sponsors Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin , Dubarry of Ireland, Frewen & Aylward, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin , and YAYA for their generous support. See full results here Sailwave results for RIYC CLASSIC REGATTA 2026 at Royal Irish Yacht Club 2026 https://share.google/E5IGOPI10vY980vDz

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