Overview
Foynes Yacht Club was founded on 30 July 1962 by seven boat owners in Foynes, Co. Limerick, on the south shore of the Shannon Estuary. Members built a 250-foot slipway on Cooleen Point over a weekend in 1971, opened the clubhouse in 1973 and laid the first pontoons in 1983, replaced by volunteers in 2017–18; the yard has boat storage and a shed. The club races cruisers and J/24s on the estuary – it runs a May Series and a September Series and revived the Foynes Regatta – and its Sailing Academy, accredited by Irish Sailing in 2006, was ISA Sailing School of the Year in 2016.
- Founded
- 1962
- Federation
- Irish Sailing
On the water with VesselSOS
- Family see you from shoreA live link in any browser – they don’t need the app.
- One tap to the right rescue centreHere MRSC Valentia – the app switches centre as you move, with your position and call script even without signal.
- Return-time checkIf you’re not back in time, your people know.
- Shared hazard mapRocks, nets and other hazards reported by other boaters.
Regattas and series
Run or hosted by the club, per the club website. Dates and notices are on the club site.
- Foynes RegattaSeptember town regatta
- May Seriesmidweek evening series in May
- September SeriesSunday series in September
Live map, a start clock on every phone and results — when the club runs a race on VesselSOS Racing, it shows up here. Racing is a pilot with clubs for the 2027 season.
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Boat classes
History and achievements
- 1962Seven boat owners found Foynes Yacht Club on 30 July
- 1971Members build a 250-foot slipway on Cooleen Point, the first self-help project
- 1973With 180 members, the club opens its clubhouse at Cooleen Point
- 1983The marina pontoons are built; volunteers replace them in 2017–18
- 2006The FYC Sailing Academy is accredited by Irish Sailing
- 2016ISA Sailing School of the Year award
Location
- Position
- 52°36.89′ N 9°6.90′ W
52.61486, -9.11501 - Address
- Cooleen Point, Foynes
Frequently asked
Can I learn to sail here?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Junior sailing academy (Irish Sailing accredited since 2006) and adult training.
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: MRSC Valentia 112 / 999. Or call 112. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.
When was Foynes Yacht Club founded?
In 1962.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: Foynes Regatta, May Series and September Series.