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A Message from the Commodore – May 11th 2020

11th May 2020 Dear SCSC Members, Clearly we are experiencing unprecedented times. As I am sure you are all aware, it is very unlikely the SCSC sailing fortnight will go ahead as planned this year. Although recreational sailing is likely to be one of the first sports to resume after…


Karen Horgan – Glandore Harbour Yacht Club

The South Cork Sailing Club extends our condolences to our neighbours at the Glandore Harbour Yacht Club. It’s with a heavy heart that we note that Karen Horgan , the commodore of Glandore HYC 2016-2017, has passed away. From Mike Toogood, SCSC Racing Secretary: “She was a lovely lady who…



Colm Buckley

SCSC is sorry to announce the passing of Colm Buckley. Current member Peter Buckley announced his father’s death after a long illness. Colm will be remembered as a long-time and active member of the club. He contributed in many ways. Notably, club lore has it that it was he who…


Castletownshend Rowing Club off to World Championships in Hong Kong

Dear Fellow Members, Our SCSC Summer of 2019 seems a bit of a distant memory now, however I’d like to share some news about our fellow water enthusiasts in CT who are making Big Waves …. From West Cork to Hong Kong – Castletownshend Rowing Club members Eimear Walsh and…


SCSC 2019 – Races abandoned: Mahony and Wallis Cups – Sunday August 4

Mahony and Wallis cup races had to be abandoned this afternoon due to a persistent squall. Looking at the forecast there is a possibility of re-running Monday morning. We will discuss at a pre-race meeting Monday morning. We will also discuss the schedule for the next few days. All interested…



10 days or fewer to go – Please register your boat(s)

With the sailing fortnight less than two weeks away, it’s time to register your boat(s). Getting this done sooner rather than later will help move things along at the foregathering meeting. Especially with new Club Officers in the mix. Please register online here: http://southcorksailingclub.com/boat-and-crew-submission/ Or, if you’d rather not fill…


SCSC Notice of Race 2019

Online boat registration: http://southcorksailingclub.com/boat-and-crew-submission/ Programme/Schedule of Races Racing will take place on the dates and times shown below, but remain subject to confirmation at the foregathering meeting on Sunday 28th July 18.00 Boathouse Western pier Championship series Monday 29th July to Friday 2nd August afternoon racing (with option to sail…



Anne MacNulty

The South Cork Sailing Club regrets to announce the death of Anne MacNulty, wife of our long time esteemed member Gerry MacNulty. Death Announcement at RIP.ie


Tim Chavasse

5th. January 2019 It is with regret that we announce the death of Tim Chavasse, a long-time member of the South Cork Sailing Club.


Robin Somerville’s Address for Nick Somerville’s memorial service

First of all on behalf of the family may I welcome you all here to Odiham and thank you all so very much for coming. Thank you, Philip Morgan, for officiating and thank you, Philip Napier, for your wonderful tribute to my father’s military career. May I just add that…


Nick Somerville

We regret to note that our Senior Member & retired Commodore, Brig. Sir Nicholas Somerville has died. The Club will greatly miss him. From the announcement in The Times: SOMERVILLE Brig Sir Nicholas CBE on 9th September 2018, aged 94. Died peacefully in hospital on Sunday 9th September, surrounded by…







SCSC 2018 – Have you signed up to race?

Well, the Friday before the SCSC Sailing Week has arrived and there are a few boats getting in to the water, but we’re still a little behind on boat registrations. Once again, we urge members to plan ahead as much as possible. To that end, we have a handy-dandy online…


Oh my! It’s already July! Time to think about sailing

Another year has flown by and our thoughts turn to the fun, family and friends in Castletownshend and the South Cork Sailing Club. A reminder, the Championship starts on Monday August 6th, with the traditional RNLI race on Sunday the 5th. Once again, we urge members to plan ahead as…