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Our first illustration today is a drawing by MJ Tighe, architect, Galway, of the proposed new clubhouse for the Royal Galway Yacht Club at the corner of the Gaol River and the Eglinton Canal. The club was founded and received Royal Warrant in 1882. It was established as a social combination to promote sailing and rowing on the bay and lake, and the enjoyment of all the amenities of the Corrib Lake and River. They managed to survive and carry on for some years in difficult circumstances.

Galway company Genesys is rowing in behind Galway hosting this year’s double-handed and fully crewed Round Britain and Ireland Yacht Race.

Sailing

On the weekend of 23/24 June, over 60 sailing clubs and training centres nationwide will open their doors to take part in Sail Spree – an initiative developed by the Irish Sailing Association (ISA) to encourage people of all ages out on to the water to experience the thrill of water based activities. 

Take advantage of the long summer evenings by signing up for this year’s adult sailing course at Lough Ree Yacht Club.

This is yacht sailing Lough Ree-style, at a price that won’t hurt the pocket.

Audrey Mc Govern from Newport and her husband Paul Adamson are competing in this week’s Round Ireland Yacht Race. Paul and Audrey will be sailing on Intuition, a reflex 38’, one of two yachts entered from their company Sailing West. Sailing West is a yachting centre based in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, offering a whole range of yachting activities including race training, cruising courses, team building, and entertainment.

Ever wondered how the Volvo Ocean Race Sailors learnt their skills – well they all had to start somewhere. Galway Bay Sailing Club is running its annual Introduction to Sailing Course starting on March 30 at 8pm in its clubhouse in Renville.