Galway City Sailing Club

Cong Galway countdown is on! Entry closes this Saturday 22 August - race day Saturday 29th - book your spot today!

Weather Watch Countdown here:
https://galwaycitysailingclub.com/weather-watch/cong-galway.html

The Lodge at Ashford Castle Galway Water Safety Cong - Galway Sailing Race 1st Port of Galway Sea Scouts Portofgalway

Cong–Galway Race Weather Watch Live race weather watch for the Cong–Galway Sailing Race, with forecast models, route conditions and hourly wind data.

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PRESIDENT OPENS INCLUSION GAMES President Catherine Connolly officially opens 2026 Watersports Inclusion Games in Galway President of Ireland, Catherine Connolly today (Saturday, 11 July) officially opened a gloriously sunny 2026 Watersports Inclusion Games at the Galway Sea...

⛵ Kids Summer Sailing Courses – Limited Places Remaining! ☀️

Our first four weeks are now completely SOLD OUT – thank you to everyone who has booked!

We're now taking bookings for our remaining Junior Summer Sailing Courses:

📅 Week Starting 27 July
📅 Week Starting 3 August
📅 Week Starting 10 August

If you're looking for a summer activity that's fun, active and full of adventure, there's still time to get your young sailor on the water.

Our courses are open to ages 8–18 and are suitable for complete beginners through to more experienced sailors. Every day brings new skills, confidence, teamwork and plenty of fun on Galway Bay.

🕤 Monday to Friday, 9:30am – 4:30pm

🍰 Every Friday is Cake Day, and all participants are invited back on 15 August for our End of Summer BBQ & Prize Giving, where everyone can celebrate their achievements, catch up with friends and share stories from their time on the water.

⛵ Places for the remaining weeks are filling fast, so don't leave it too late to book.

We can't wait to welcome another fantastic group of young sailors to Galway City Sailing Club this summer!

Junior Summer Sailing Programme 2026 - Galway City Sailing Club Kids sailing courses in Galway City this summer! Age 8–18, Irish Sailing certified. Fun, safe & active – book your junior's place today at Galway City Sailing Club.

B.R.A.V.O Galway City Council, these events are amazing !

Special 20% promo codes for all Community Climate Action Fund Champions for two events:
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“Did you know that Galway is home to the longest inland water sailing race in Europe?”

⛵ The Cong–Galway Sailing Race Returns! ⛵

One of Ireland’s most historic sailing events is set to take place once again as sailors make the journey from Cong to Galway City in the annual Cong–Galway Sailing Race.

First sailed in 1882, the race is recognised as the longest inland water sailing race in Europe, covering the full length of beautiful Lough Corrib before finishing on the River Corrib in the heart of Galway.

This unique event brings together an incredible mix of boats, from racing dinghies and keelboats to traditional Galway Ho**ers, all sharing the same waters and celebrating our rich maritime heritage.

The race is proudly hosted by Galway Bay Sailing Club, Galway City Sailing Club, Galway Ho**er Sailing Club, Corrib Rowing & Yachting Club, and Spiddal Sailing Club, showcasing the strong spirit of cooperation that exists across Galway’s sailing community.

Whether you’re a sailor, a supporter, or simply someone who enjoys seeing boats under sail, keep an eye on the River Corrib as the fleet makes its way towards Galway City. The sight of traditional Ho**ers sailing alongside modern racing boats is something special.

📅 Saturday, 27 June
📍 Cong to Galway City via Lough Corrib and the River Corrib
⛵ A fleet of up to 40 boats
🌊 Celebrating over 140 years of sailing history

Best of luck to all competitors, and fair winds to the fleet!

Videos from our try sailing and powerboating open day at Galway City Sailing Club , thanks to all who visited us. We hope you enjoyed the the sailing and powerboat trips. Thanks to all of you and our members who made it such a lovely afternoon on the water. Portofgalway Irish Sailing Galway Sports Partnership you now know where we are and membership is very reasonable ;)

It was a pleasure to meet all our guests for our informal open day. We hope you enjoyed the the sailing and powerboat trips. Thanks to all the club members who helped make it happen and to Fergal Diviney for the photos and videos. We hope you can spot yourself in one or two of them. Great day on the water at you now know where we are and we hope to see you all again soon, membership is very reasonable ;) Portofgalway Water Safety Ireland Irish Sailing Galway Sports Partnership Galway City Sailing Club Galway Water Safety