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Kinsale's Ron Holland Expands
One of the world's best known and most highly regarded names in international superyacht design who is based in Kinsale Co. Cork officially opens its doors in Vancouver on March 3rd, marking a carefully planned expansion to the western seaboard.…
Keller Leads Kinsale Radials
Following the previous two weeks of adverse weather which interrupted the league programme, the ASM Frostbite series continued at Kinsale Yacht Club on Sunday in lively sailing conditions. With the predicted South-South Westerly winds arriving on schedule for the 11.55…
Kinsale YC Sails to City Marina
Kinsale Yacht Club was the first to use Cork's new city marina facilities when a club flotilla arrived at the Port of Cork facility, opened by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Micheal Martin TD, a week ago. Bob Bateman captured the…
Round Britain and Ireland Photos on the Gallery
Photographer Bob Bateman has added new images to the Afloat gallery from the Round Britain and Ireland race that departed Kinsale this week. The images are here.
Kinsale Oppie Training on Bank Holiday, by George
The Two Georges are hosting an intensive three-day optimist training course in Kinsale over the June Holiday weekend. Georges Kenefick and Kingston, both highly decorated dinghy sailors, will provide aspiring opti sailors with three days of race prep, on-the-water training,…
Public Meeting for Kinsale Clipper Stopover Carnival Parade
The Kinsale Carnival Parade is planned as part of the Clipper Stopover weekend on Sunday 4th July and organisers are looking for the people of the town and surrounding areas to be part of the big welcome and attend a…
Laser coaching clinics throughout June
Thomas Chaix, Barry McCartin and George Kingston have set a series of open-to-all laser clinics in June. The courses will provide a platform for Irish laser sailors of various age and ability to push themselves, progress and achieve their goals,…
Light and Shifty End to Kinsale Spring League
The final races of Kinsale's Spring Series, sponsored by Ron Holland Design, were sailed on Sunday in trying conditions for both competitors and race management alike. The wind, what little of it was there was from a south westerly direction,…
Lola Leads Kinsale Squib Event
Frank Whelan's Lola from Dublin Bay leads the 13-boat Squib champs in Kinsale. The results are here and event photos here. 
South Coast Squib Pics Online
Photos from the first days action of the South Coast Squib championships are online in our gallery.
Marinerscove to the Fore in Kinsale League
Marinerscove conlcuded Kinsale's Spring 12 division Series yesterday with a two point win over Anthony O'Leary's Antix in Class IRC Zero. With yesterday's races sailed with everything from warm sunshine to hail and with wind from 3 to 23 knots,…
Squibs Set Sail in Kinsale
The Irish South Coast Squib Championship sponsored by Marine Motors Matthews of Cork, & Calco Ireland Ltd. takes place in Kinsale Yacht Club, in conjunction with the National Squib Owners Association, from Saturday 1st May to Sunday 2nd May with…
Kinsale League Concludes on Saturday
The Spring Series at Kinsale Yacht Club, sponsored by Masts & Rigging Ireland Limited, took place last Sunday in near perfect sailing conditions. Competitors and Race Management could not have asked for more; with glorious sunshine and a 15 knot…
Antix Wins Both Races in Kinsale
Antix won both races today in Kinsale's April League  with Marinerscove.ie second in both races and this leaves them just one point apart with Dave Dwyer’s Mariners in the lead writes Claire Bateman. A magnificent days sailing was enjoyed by…
Kinsale Weekend Photo Action Here!
Action photos from this weekend's Kinsale Cruiser League by Bob Bateman are online now. Racing is on varied courses outside Kinsale Harbour. The event is an opportunity for training purposes for any boats looking to compete in the Commodores Cup…
Kinsale Yacht Club Honours Navy's Rear Admrial Mark Mellett DSM
#kinsale – Kinsale Yacht Club bestowed Honorary Membership to Rear Admiral Mark Mellett DSM at a Reception at the Yacht Club today. Rear Admiral Mellett DSM is the first member of the Naval Service to have been promoted to the Naval…

Kinsale Yacht Club located in Kinsale, County Cork lies just 120 nautical miles from Wales, 240 from North West France and only 500 from the Galician Coast of North Spain.

Kinsale Yacht Club is only a few minutes walk from every shop, hotel, pub and restaurant in Ireland’s gourmet capital but most significantly it is only 30 km by road from Cork, Ireland’s second city, and between the two lies one the region’s main assets - Cork International Airport - with its daily links to many European capitals.

Club members, of which there are more than 600, race Cruisers, One Design Keelboats and Dinghies.

The club runs inshore and offshore races, has an active cruising scene, a powerboat section and most significantly for any real club, a strong and dynamic junior training programme.

Beyond the club’s own marina is the club house itself and the dinghy park. Within the clubhouse are changing rooms, bar and restaurant all with full wheelchair access. The club’s full-time secretariat, steward and marina manager are there to look after sailing visitors and members alike in a relaxed, informal and fun environment.

The club welcomes new members and has always got room on its members’ yachts for new comers to the sport.