Sailing
Cruising
The Shannon Estuary is one of Ireland's finest cruising grounds — vast, dramatic, and largely undiscovered.
Cruising programme
Explore the Estuary
FYC runs a series of organised cruises throughout the sailing season, from May to October. Whether a day sail to a nearby anchorage or a week-long rally to the Wild Atlantic Way, there's something for every cruising sailor.
Cruises are open to all members with suitable boats and relevant experience. Passage planning, tidal information, and local knowledge are shared on club forums and at the pre-season briefing in April.
The estuary itself offers 60+ miles of navigable water, with excellent anchorages, interesting towns, and dramatic scenery throughout.
Popular destinations
Kilrush Marina
Full facilities, town centre nearby.
Carrigaholt
Sheltered anchorage, pub ashore.
Scattery Island
Historic monastic site, visitors by day.
Limerick City
Up-river passage — fascinating trip upstream.
Moneypoint
Quiet overnight stop, dramatic scenery.
Tarbert
Good anchorage, car ferry slip.
Get involved
Join the cruising fleet
The FYC cruising programme is open to all members. To join a cruise, find out about forthcoming events, or connect with other cruising sailors, get in touch with the club.
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