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Sailing In Dublin SID

Sailing In Dublin SID

Sailing In Dublin (SID)

Sailing in Dublin

Sailing in Dublin ,SID, is a small friendly club based in Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. Sailing in Dublin offer the opportunity to sail regularly without having to buy a boat. The club provides a fleet of dinghies (1 and 2 person boats) and two yachts (max 7 persons) for sailing activities and competitions at a very low membership fee.

Sailing in Dublin welcome all adults who wish to enjoy sailing in Dublin Bay and beyond, visit the Sailing in Dublin web site Sailing in Dublin (SID)

Sailing in Dublin Club – Celebrating 25 years

As difficult economic times start to bite many people are being forced to look at how best to get most "bang for their buck". At Sailing in Dublin Club (SID), which celebrates 25 years in existence this year, the principle of affordable access to high quality sailing experience is central. The club was founded by sailing enthusiasts in response to the question "where can I sail regularly, improve my sailing skills without the expense of purchasing my own boat". In sailing terms this amounts to how can one can get the maximum sailing opportunity at the least cost. As a leisure activity, sailing can be seen as requiring significant expense for those who want to sail regularly. Sometimes, even if sailing regularly, crew do not get the opportunity to develop a variety of sailing skills. It is therefore great to know that, with SID, fantastic sailing opportunities exist on our doorstep in a friendly and welcoming environment for an annual fee that would normally be associated with the cost of a weekend sail.

Over the past 25 years this vision has developed into a club with provides its members access to an impressive fleet of craft catering for all sailing tastes. At any given time the club's fleet of eight dinghies and two keelboats will be involved in everything from leisurely sailing sessions around Dublin Bay, to Dalkey Island and Howth, where skills can be developed, to competitive racing in evening and weekend competitions in Dun Laoghaire and local regattas. The most recent addition to the fleet, an impressive Sigma 33, has opened another chapter in this remarkable club's development. Members can now experience the joys of cruising in their very own 6+ berth cruiser to destinations along the East Coast and beyond. The Sigma will also allow the club to compete in racing series like the DBSC, in which its sister keelboat a Ruffian 23 already competes.

A major strength of the club is the participation of its members in all club activity. This strong voluntary ethos ensures members can learn all aspects of boat care and sailing as well as fostering a great social side which ensures that all important sense of friendliness and fun is maintained. SID are always looking for new members and particularly welcome sailors who have done some sailing but may wish to broaden and develop their skills. SID is very appreciative of the help and support it has received from DLHC and other bodies in the area and look forward to future co-operation and growth. Details of all Sailing in Dublin activities are available on their website: http://www.sailingindublin.ie/ Annual Membership €375.00