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Clontarf
Yacht & Boat Club |
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Clontarf Yacht & Boat Club: Clontarf Yacht & Boat Club is located along the coast road in Clontarf. It was founded in 1875 and has had some very prominent past Commodores and Presidents, Sir Arthur Guinness being one of the first. There are several dinghy classes in the club, including Fireballs, IDRA 14's, GP14's, Mermaids, Mirrors and Optimists. There is also a large Cruiser fleet with E-Boats, Kestrels and several other classes. Racing is held on evenings and weekends throughout the Summer (May - October). The club has hosted many National and International regattas. The sailing area is tidal and racing can be held three hours before and after High Water. The club boasts one of the most impressive Rescue boat services in the Dublin Bay area - not that the Fireball class requires them of course!! An adult training course is held every year in June and this provides an excellent introduction for anyone who is interested in learning how to sail. One of the great advantages of sailing in CY&BC is that the fixed starting line for the club races is only a 30 Second sail from the slip. The starting guns are run in a 3 minute sequence, and this means that races are underway very quickly unlike our Dublin Bay friends where hours are spent just getting to and from the starting area! The club bar provides an excellent location for post race analysis. If you would like further information on the club please visit the CY&BC web site.
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