Kinsale Yacht Club Information

Kinsale Yacht Club (KYC) was established in 1953.

The Club and its members funded and built the first marina in 1978.

The Marina was extended in 2003 to its current layout.

Throughout the decades, the Club has consistently grown and evolved, with the most recent refurbishment in 2013 marking another milestone in our journey of progress and improvement.

The club, with the unwavering support of its volunteer members, has had the honour of hosting numerous prestigious events over the years: World and European Championships, two previous Dragon Gold Cups, Dragon Europeans, and countless other championships from Optimists to Cruisers.

We have partnered with the “Trident” & “Actons” hotels for the Gold Cup 2024.

Actons Hotel – special partnership discount for a minimum of 9 nights stay use Ref No. 219768 – Book Here: T: + 353 (0) 21 477 9900
E: res@actonshotelkinsale.com

Trident Hotel – special partnership discount for a minimum of 10 nights stay use Ref No. 327849 – Book Here: T: +353 (0) 21 4779 300 E: info@tridenthotel.com

At the Kinsale website, you’ll find a range of additional accommodation options: https://www.kinsale.ie/stay/

Other options: booking.com or airbnb.com

As Kinsale is a popular destination, we recommend booking early.

Exclusive to Dragon and Gold Cup entrants! Luxury accommodation is available to rent in September 2024. Gorgeous recently refurbished three bed 2 1/2 bath house in Summercove Kinsale. Want to have the full Kinsale experience? Live like a local within walking distance of the amazing Bulman Bar and Restaurant!
For more information email: 40Ringcurran@gmail.com

DFDS Ferry from Dunkirk – Rosslare. Circa 25% discount available. Please email fimur@dfds.com and quote Dragon Gold Cup 2024 to avail of discount

Irish Ferries: For booking a ferry for the Gold Cup from either Holyhead or Pembroke, competitors should contact clubdeals@irishferries.com and quote the code GP14 when emailing their booking request. They can do the whole booking process through the staff at Irish Ferries Club Deals (not through the Irish Ferries website) and get a 15% discount. The discount period starts from August 16th, for boats wishing to travel to Dun Laoghaire for the Grade 1 Irish Nationals. The discount period ends on September 16th.

Stena Line: We have agreed a 10% discount with Stena Line. For the discount codes, email Colm Dunne at yachtservicesireland@gmail.com

Brittany Ferries: Our friends in Douarnenez have kindly organised a discount with Brittany Ferries – a 5% discount on travel in July and August 2024, and 10% in September 2024. Please note the discount does not apply to on-board services (cabins, seats, etc.). For operational purposes, interested parties should make their reservation, pay the required deposit, and Brittany Ferries will then give you a booking number. Please then email this booking number to chauvinherve@gmail.com, so that he can apply with Brittany Ferries. The discount will be applied to the outstanding balance.