Schull Harbour Sailing Club

12/06/2026

⛵🇮🇪 Schull Harbour Sailing Club is delighted to announce our sponsorship of Daniel Copithorne and the as they represent SHSC and Ireland at the 2026 Youth Match Racing World Championship in Middelfart, Denmark, commencing on 21st June.

Pictured is SHSC Commodore Jack Allen presenting Daniel with the club’s sponsorship cheque ahead of the championship.

Daniel’s dedication, skill, and commitment to sailing have been outstanding, and we are incredibly proud to see him competing on the world stage. Representing both SHSC and Ireland at such a prestigious event is a tremendous achievement. Daniel has also been recognised internationally as one of just ten sailors selected by World Sailing to compete at this year’s event.

Everyone at Schull Harbour Sailing Club wishes Daniel and the entire Moxie Racing Team the very best of luck as they take on the world’s best youth match racers.

We will be following their progress closely and keep you posted throughout the championship.

07/06/2026

Prize giving in An Tigin for the First Commodore and Basil Hegarty Trophies 🏆🏆👏🏻. A blustery start to the Summer league saw challenging conditions for competitors 💨⛵ Well done to Joxer (Echo) and Tighey Boy (IRC) who took the wins.

26/05/2026

Junior sailing kicks off this weekend for summer 2026! ☀️⛵⛵ New members welcome

25/05/2026

This weekend sees the start of the Clubs new Off Shore series.

These races will be a small bit longer, around the islands and will encompass a Spinnaker and Whitesail class. This is a standalone series and is not part of the summer league. First gun is also slightly earlier at 13.00.

The summer has arrived 🌞⛵

24/05/2026

Huge congratulations to Daniel Copithorne and crew Matt Mapplebeck & Jacob Collins on an outstanding performance at the Irish Match Racing Nationals this weekend at the National Yacht Club 👏⛵️

Competing against the very best in the country, Daniel and his Racing team secured an impressive 4th place finish in a regatta where only 8 skippers were invited to attend — a fantastic achievement.

Well done lads — Schull Harbour Sailing Club is proud of you all! 💙💛

20/05/2026

Schull pontoon getting a bit of facelift! ✌🏻🙂

West Cork piers and pontoons to receive over €500k in State funding for upgrades, replacements and safety works.

17/05/2026

Fantastic sunny and breezy start to the 2026 season 🌞💨. A great success for the first of our 2 race days! Well done to John Molloy and the crew of Mischief on their 2 wins in ECHO, taking home the Rossbrin Boatyard trophy and the Genaveve Plate. With Tighey Boy and Brazen Huzie taking a win a piece in IRC. Thanks to Dalton's Corner House for having us 🍻

06/05/2026

🌍⛵️ FROM LOCAL WATERS TO THE WORLD STAGE 🚀

We’re beyond proud to share that Daniel Copithorne has been selected by World Sailing to compete in the U23 Youth Match Racing World Championships from 20–25 June in Middelfart, Denmark 🇩🇰

Only 12 skippers from across the globe are invited to this prestigious championship — putting Daniel firmly among the world’s elite young match racers. 🌟

Daniel has assembled a powerhouse crew of four: long-time sailing partner Matt Mapplebeck, Jacob Collins, Ciara McMahon, and Donal Walsh — a seriously strong lineup ready to take on the best in the world.

Follow the journey 👉 https://www.instagram.com/moxie_racing_team?igsh=Ym9tc3Q4OWVyODd3

This is a massive milestone, not just for Daniel, but for our entire sailing community. We can’t wait to follow the journey as they line up on the world stage.

03/05/2026

Huge congratulations to Daniel Copithorne from Schull Harbour Sailing Club and Matt Mapplebeck from Royal Cork Yacht Club on winning the 420 Ulster Championships this weekend at Skerries Sailing Club.

An outstanding performance across the series — 5 race wins and a 2nd from 6 races — showing incredible consistency, speed, and teamwork in a very competitive fleet.

Well done lads! 👏⛵️

28/04/2026

We had a fantastic time at the launch event for Calves Week 2026 Schull Harbour Sailing Club last Wednesday at the Royal Cork Yacht Club in Crosshaven. We are thrilled to be the title sponsor of Calves Week 2026, which takes place from 4th to 7th August - a standout event that brings together sailing, family, and community.

With strong early entries and a format that blends competitive racing with a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere, it continues to be a highlight of the West Cork calendar.

As Kevin MacSweeny, our Head of Management Equity, shared at the launch, it is the sense of community that makes this event so special.

To read the full press release, head over to: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0tR__g0