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Cruiser Racing

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October Series

Sunday 6th, 13th, 20th and Saturday 26th October, 2024
The October Series is run annually every weekend in October. Sailing takes place the first three (or four) Sundays in October and historically has always concluded on the final Saturday in October. The event is open to club members and visiting boats. Racing takes place in the beautiful Shannon Estuary in the area surrounding Scattery Island and may be a mixture of windward/leeward, olympic or round the can type course.
RACE DOCUMENTS AND LINKS
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(Shaded links will be available in due course)
Notice OF Race
ONLINE ENTRY
sailing instructions
Results - Red Sails
Results - White Sails

Glin Castle Race

Saturday, 14th September 2024
The Glin Castle Race takes place annually on the Shannon Estuary with a reception afterwards at Glin Castle. We invite you to come and join us in one of the longest established races on the Shannon.

This year the Glin Castle race will take place on Saturday, 14th September. First gun at 12:00 at Glin Pier. 

Registration can be done online or entry forms will be available at Glin Pier between 1000 and 1130 on Saturday 14 September. Races will be scored according to IRC & ECHO handicaps. Results will be available online post race or via a WhatsApp Group specifically for the race.
RACE DOCUMENTS AND LINKS
Online Entry
Notice of Race
Sailing Instructions
Results

Sailing on the Shannon Estuary

Other events in the Shannon Estuary and surrounding areas

Tarbert Island Maritime Club
The Tarbert Regatta for the Gleann na Meala plate takes place annually. Details can be found on the TIMC Facebook page.
Foynes Yacht Club
Foynes Yacht Club run a May Series every Wednesday evening and a September Series every Sunday during these months. Visitors are always welcome. Details can be found on ​https://foynesyachtclub.com/
Tralee Bay Sailing Club
 Tralee Bay Sailing Club run a number of weekend regattas throughout the year. Details can be found on https://traleebaysailingclub.ie/
West of Ireland Offshore Racing Association (WIORA)
The West Coast Championships run by the West of Ireland Offshore Racing Association take place annually at a venue along the west coast of Ireland. Details of venue and dates can be found at https://wiora.ie/
Lambs Week
Lambs Week is a recently established event hosted by Galway Bay Sailing Club. It combines cruising of local areas with racing over a long weekend during the summer.  Details can be found on ​https://www.gbsc.ie/

LOCATION
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Kilrush Marina,
Merchant's Quay,
Kilrush,
Co.Clare
​V15AD62
EMAIL

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  • Home
    • History
  • Membership
  • Training Centre
    • Bookings
    • Checklick
    • Inclusion Sailing
    • Adult Dinghy Sailing Course
    • Junior Dinghy Courses
  • Racing
    • Cruiser Racing
    • Junior Dinghy Racing
  • Dinghies
    • Junior Dinghy Sailing
  • Cruising
  • Calendar
  • Club Policies and Procedures
  • Contact
  • Committee