Overview
Skerries Sailing Club was formally founded in 1933 – Skerries had held regattas since 1857 – and its clubhouse on Harbour Road looks over the harbour and the islands off this north County Dublin fishing town. Dinghies and keelboats race up to three times a week in the season, among them the traditional Irish Mermaid class that has been part of the club since the 1940s, and the club hosted the E-Boat National Championships in 2026. It runs Irish Sailing summer camps for juniors, an all-inclusive sailing initiative and cruising guides for navigating through the Skerries islands for visiting boats.
- Founded
- 1933
- 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 MRCC Dublin – 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.
- Skerries Regattathe club's annual regatta, first held in 1934
- E-Boat National Championships 2026hosted 15–16 August 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.
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Boat classes
History and achievements
- 1857First recorded regatta in Skerries
- 1933Skerries Sailing Club is formally founded at a meeting in the local library; the first fleet has six boats
- 1934First annual club regatta; the club rents the old lifeboat house as its clubhouse
- 1936Members adopt the Seagull class and start a local tradition of building their own boats
- 1941The first Mermaid dinghy appears at the club and wins the East Coast Championship
- 1944The club buys its first permanent home, 'Stella Maris'
Location
- Position
- 53°35.02′ N 6°6.28′ W
53.58365, -6.10461 - Address
- Harbour Road, Skerries
Frequently asked
Can I learn to sail here?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Irish Sailing junior summer camps and SSC All Inclusive Sailing Initiative.
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 Skerries Sailing Club founded?
In 1933.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: Skerries Regatta and E-Boat National Championships 2026.