Overview
Malahide Yacht Club was founded in 1958 to promote sailing on the Broadmeadow estuary north of Dublin and works from two clubhouses: one on St James's Terrace in the village, looking over the lower estuary to Lambay Island, where the cruiser fleet races, and one at the Broadmeadows on the upper estuary, with changing rooms and showers for dinghy sailors. Dinghies – Optimists, Lasers, Topaz, Mirrors and 420s – race most Saturdays on the Broadmeadows, and the club runs Irish Sailing junior summer courses (levels 1–4) plus adult and powerboat courses, with club boats to rent. Club sailors have won an Olympic silver medal (1980) and many national titles, and the club was named Irish Sailing Club of the Year 2026.
- Founded
- 1958
- Federation
- Irish Sailing
- info@myc.ie
On the water with VesselSOS
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- 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.
- Club seriesdinghy racing on the Broadmeadows most Saturdays of the season, first gun 14:00
- IOM Promotional Regattaradio-controlled International One Metre regatta (13 June 2026)
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.
No race running right nowSee VesselSOS RacingSailing school and courses
- Irish Sailing junior summer courses, levels 1–4 (racing), on the Broadmeadows ↗
- Adult Sailing Courses ↗
- Powerboat Courses ↗
Boat classes
History and achievements
- 1958Malahide Yacht Club is founded to promote and encourage sailing
- 1959The first clubhouse, a wooden chalet, goes up on the Band Gardens site at today's St James's Terrace
- 1962A site at Cave's Marsh on the Broadmeadows is bought for a dinghy clubhouse and pen
- 1979The club turns 21; the chalet is replaced by a new clubhouse at St James's Terrace
- 1980A club sailor wins an Olympic silver medal
- 2026Named Irish Sailing Club of the Year
Location
- Position
- 53°27.10′ N 6°9.04′ W
53.45166, -6.15059 - Address
- St James's Terrace, Malahide
Frequently asked
Can I learn to sail here?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Irish Sailing junior summer courses, levels 1–4 (racing), on the Broadmeadows, Adult Sailing Courses and Powerboat Courses.
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: MRCC Dublin 112 / 999. Or call 112. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.
When was Malahide Yacht Club founded?
In 1958.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: Club series and IOM Promotional Regatta.