KINSALE YACHT CLUB COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

Kinsale Yacht Club Company Limited By Guarantee is a vibrant sailing community founded in 1953 and based in the historic harbour town of Kinsale, County Cork. With more than 600 members, the club offers a full programme of in-shore and offshore racing for cruisers, one-design keelboats and dinghies, alongside an active cruising scene and a growing power-boat section. A cornerstone of the club is its dynamic junior training programme, which nurtures the next generation of sailors through hands-on coaching and competitive opportunities.

The club's facilities include a well-maintained marina, a spacious clubhouse with changing rooms, a bar and restaurant, all fully wheelchair-accessible. Regular events such as the KYC Inishtearaght Skelligs Race, VHF communication courses and a lively calendar of social gatherings provide members and visitors alike with ample chances to sail, learn and network. Situated just 30 km from Cork city and a short walk from Kinsale's renowned shops, pubs and gourmet restaurants, Kinsale Yacht Club combines a superb coastal location with a welcoming, professional atmosphere for sailors of every ability.