Tralee
Bay Sailing Club (TBSC) situated in Fenit, Co. Kerry was founded in 1956
by a group of local enthusiasts. From rudimentary beginnings the Club has
grown and now boasts a vibrant and expanding membership together with a
clubhouse and a sailing school.
The
setting of the Clubhouse overlooking Tralee Bay near Fenit Harbour
provides panoramic views of Tralee Bay from Blennerville Windmill to the
Marahees and westward to Bandon Point.
It
is the combination of this spectacular backdrop together with the
protected inshore waters of Tralee Bay, which provides a tremendous venue
for competitive sailing events such as National Championships and WIORA.
To the seaward of Tralee Bay more vigorous conditions prevail - south to
Dingle and West Cork and north to the Shannon Estuary and Galway.
In
addition to the TBSC clubhouse, with changing rooms, showers, kitchen,
storage and licensed bar, the adjacent Fenit Harbour provides a sheltered
110 berth marina with associated facilities.
Cruiser
racing takes place from March to October on Tuesday and Thursday evenings
with a number of Sunday races. Dinghy racing is on Sundays during March,
April, September, October, November and on Wednesdays and Saturdays from
May to August inclusive.
Visitors
are always welcome!
Tralee Bay Sailing
Club – The Early Days
Read the memories of a founder member, Paddy O’Sullivan
|