“A fitting front door for a busy fortnight of sailing ahead.”
Members will have spotted the club’s striking refurbished marina entrance, now welcoming everyone down for an active couple of weeks ahead. Hats off to Jim Walsh of Walsh Boatworks for a great job!
Inishtearaght Skelligs Race (k2i) 2026
Racing kicks off with the Inistearaght Skelligs Race, starting at 19.25 FG on Friday 29th as per the SIs, outside the harbour in the vicinity of the Bulman Buoy.
If you would like to follow the race from the clubhouse, check out the K2i Instagram by clicking here. The countdown is on…
Race to Glandore
On Saturday 30th at 11.00, the Glandore race gets underway.
The finish line in Glandore is the flagpole outside the Glandore Inn and the outer pencil mark with a yellow top.
There are four yellow County Council moorings in the harbour, no booking needed, just tie on.
Round off the day ashore with drinks at 18.00 followed by a BBQ at 19.00ish. See poster below.
It promises to be fun!
Cruise in Company to Glendore
Glandore Harbour Yacht Club at Home Regatta. To mark the occasion on Saturday, May 30th boats not racing will cruise in company to Glandore for an excellent BBQ hosted by Glandore Harbour Y.C. Cruisers should plan to leave Kinsale around 11.00 for drinks at 18.00 and BBQ at 19.00 ish. Payment on the day to GHYC of €15. Boats intending to travel please let “the Cruising Ensemble WhatsApp Group” know before tomorrow Tuesday the 26th. The Crusing Group are looking forward to another fantastic event. Poster below.
Niall McCann’s top tip: remember to “avoid Adam and hug Eve”. More information: here.
Day Change for Mid Week Cruiser Spinnaker Class – Series 1
Check out the online Club Calendar, due to the visiting Celtic Triangle Race the mid week series will be on Tuesday 2nd and not Wednesday 3rd of June.
Yachting Monthly Celtic Triangle Race 2026
Check out the Official Notice Board of the Yachting Monthly Celtic Triangle Race. We will be hosting the fleet from June 1st to 4th, penciled in on the KYC Online Calendar.
Make sure are on the Kinsale Yacht Club mailing list for regular newsletter updates, reach out to the Office if not.
Enjoy the sunshine, fair winds to all!
