MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION FOR 2024 NOW OPEN
Why join Mullaghmore Sailing Club?
We are delighted to welcome new and old members to our small community based sailing club on Ireland's beautiful west coast. MSC was established in 1963 and is now going strong for 60 years as a vital part of the local community and beyond. Our club is all about having fun, raising awareness of sailing, developing sailing skills and improving access to the water for all children and adults. MSC is a fantastic way to meet some new friends and catch up with some old ones. So come along, introduce yourself, get involved and enjoy developing some new skills and interests…..
What will membership at MSC do for you and your family ?
New members will enjoy our club’s friendly atmosphere created by our junior and adult membership, all keen to promote all things nautical and sea orientated. There is no obligation to be an experienced sailor or have any qualifications - some of our members enjoy the benefits of the club and rarely venture on the water. We have a lively social calendar over the summer months and it’s a great opportunity to meet people with an interest in the sea. Recent social events included the Regatta dinner, Commodore’s dinner, fish night, bbq’s as well as talks from Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) and an art exhibition featuring local artists and photographers.
If you would like to learn how to sail under the guidance of our approved instructors we run adult sailing courses in the summer with priority access and discounted price for members - no prior experience necessary.
Members can avail of reduced cost and priority access for the very popular junior sailing courses and Cara na Mara for younger children.
Our club house is regularly used by members to facilitate all kinds of training courses such as power boat tuition, diesel engine maintenance, vhf training, navigation skills, first aid etc. Additional charges may apply.
Club cruiser racing is held every Saturday throughout the summer season. Many skippers welcome crew to help with Saturday evening racing and regattas. New members are very welcome to participate in cruiser sailing which helps them develop skills and gain cruising and racing experience. Race marks, support boat, qualified racing officer, taxi boat to moorings are all organised by the club.
Experienced sailors have use of our club keelboats, ‘Starfish & Coffee’ with the following stipulations.
Skipper and crew must be competent to handle the boat.
Minimum of 2 and a maximum of 5 crew.
Wind forecast not to exceed 22 knots
Boat to be kept within 5km of Mullaghmore pier
All crew equipped with adequate life jackets / buoyancy aids
Skipper is equipped with a charged VHF radio
Members have the use of a well maintained slipway for launching and recovering boats
Boat storage space including dinghies and kayaks is available for members with a small extra charge for winter months (subject to availability).
Automatic membership of Irish Sailing where members can access discounts from affiliated partners.
Members may vote at the club AGM and have the option to go forward for election to committees.
Members of MSC are also proud advocates for ocean conservation and sustainability. In 2022, Camile Thai Mullaghmore Regatta was a recipient of Platinum Certificate by the international organisation, Sailors for the Sea in recognition of our commitment to sustainability.
COSTS OF MEMBERSHIP
Individual, Family, Junior, Senior, Student, Under 27 & Overseas membership available. See details below.
Subscriptions apply for the calendar year starting in January each year and must be paid by the end of April.
Membership applications and renewals are through this website or the Clubforce app.
Individual membership
Over 19 at January 1st of current year
€115
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP
Age 18-23 in full time education
€75
UNDER 27
Age under 27 on 1 Jan 2023
€ 95
Family & Couples membership
Partners and children (under 23 in full time education)
€175
Junior
Age 8-18 (or under 23 in full time education)
€50
Senior
Over 65 yrs
€85
Overseas *
No discounts on club activities applicable
€40
For information contact Membership Secretary Hazel Boles - 086 608 5625
or email info@mullaghmoresailingclub.org
Important Information on Privacy and Data Protection
The MSC privacy statement can be viewed by clicking here.
You should be aware that in becoming a member or renewing your membership of MSC, you automatically become a member of Irish Sailing, the national governing body. We will share certain information about you with them including your name and email address so they can include you on updates of operational activity, their monthly newsletter and invitations to certain events such as the Irish Sailing Awards, conferences, AGM etc.
Some important aspects of the legal relationship between Irish Sailing and MSC (a Category 1 Club) are reflected in the Joint Data Controller Agreement.
The Irish Sailing privacy statement which can be viewed by clicking here.
We also share information with Clubforce who provide administration services to MSC. The terms of the agreement between the parties can be viewed here.
BOAT STORAGE AT MSC
Members have access to the dinghy park to store small boats and equipment from April to September with no charge - subject to availability of space. The facility is also available for winter storage - subject to a small charge. Payment can be made through the link below: