HYC Cruising Group Sailing - Tales and Tribulations
2025-10-06 19:00 - 20:30 UTC

Armada - Final Fling to Loughshinny
2025-10-11
Admiral Gerry O’Neill is leading a ‘Final Fling’ Armada to Loughshinny. In Loughshinny one can anchor off or go alongside the pier for a picnic and a get-together.

On returning, one can view (and avoid) the racing boats participating in the Autumn League and enjoy the ambience of HYC.

Sat 11th October. Departing HYC 10.30.

Guest Speaker - Michael Harpur of eOceanic
2025-11-03 19:00 - 20:30
A New Era in Coastal Navigation with eOceanic
Join us on Monday November 3rd from 7pm in the Asgard Room at HYC to hear from Michael Harpur, Founder and Manager of eOceanic and discover the difference. He will unveil his plan to open a new world of leisure sailing, with the intention of putting a spring in your stride afloat, ashore and for decades to come.
All HYC members are welcome. Guests welcome – please sign them in at the bar.

“Unfinished Business” – An Evening with Pat Lawless
2025-11-26 20:00 | Howth Yacht Club, Middle Pier, Howth Harbour, Howth, Dublin, D13 E6V3, Ireland
Pat Lawless competed in the 2022 Golden Globe Race but retired off Cape Town when his self-steering failed. He’s now entered again for the 2026 Race, determined to finish what he started.
The first GGR took place in 1968 and was won by Robin Knox-Johnston. The challenge remains the same — solo, non-stop, around the world, in a boat under 36ft with no GPS, no satellite weather, and no stops.
On Wednesday 26th November, Pat returns to Howth Yacht Club to share his preparations for the 2026 start from Les Sables d’Olonne. He’ll be introduced by Paddy Barry and will show film and photos of life at sea and managing storms.
Pat has no title sponsor this time — donations on the night are welcome.

Guest Speaker - Mark Sweetnam on Cruising Norway
2025-12-01 19:00 - 20:30
We are excited to welcome Mark and Dawn Sweetman to share their experiences on their two year adventure sail around Norway.
Monday December 1st, 19:30 with refreshments served as usual from 7pm.
All are welcome and guests should be signed in at the bar.

Cruising Group Annual Awards Dinner
2025-12-06 19:00 - 22:00 | Howth Yacht Club, Middle Pier, Howth Harbour, Howth, Dublin, D13 E6V3, Ireland
Annual Dinner – Asgard Room and Dining Room
Saturday 6th December 2025
Reception 7pm | Dinner 7.30pm
Awards for best logs and best photo of the year.
Please contact cruising@hyc.ie for dietary requirements and table preferences.
4-Course Meal with Prosecco Cost €60 (including reception drink and gratuity)
Book here

Guest Speaker - John Leahy CAI Talk
2026-01-06 19:00 - 20:30
To kick off the New Year 2026, we are delighted to have John Leahy (Cruising Association Ireland) join us at HYC on January 6th, from 7pm in the Asgard room.
Shake off the cobwebs, gather friends and fellow sailors and come down and join us for an evening of stories on the origins and effects of our unique Irish weather and its implications for our sport.
John is well known to Irish sailors for his daily weather briefings for up to ten days ahead on a dedicated WhatsApp channel called “Sailing Weather”. Up to 460 sailors tune in each morning to see what the weather will bring, with particular focus on sailing conditions along the east coast, but also for those on long passages to Scotland, the Azores, or the Canaries.
John has written a companion book to the morning briefings that explains in detail every aspect of the formation of our unique weather systems. There will be a book sale and book signing right after the talk.
The book is sold on a not-for-profit basis, and any surplus from the printing cost (10 euros) goes to the RNLI. The book will be available for €15 euros. This is cash only so bring some with you if you are interested.
Our weather is unique, and an understanding of why we have four seasons in one day and sometimes in one hour is very much at the heart of the talk and the book.
Come along and meet friends, new and old, for an enjoyable evening. All HYC members are welcome and if you wish to bring a guest please sign them in at the bar.

Tales from a Transatlantic Race
2026-02-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Howth Yacht Club, Middle Pier, Howth Harbour, Howth, Dublin, D13 E6V3, Ireland

Cruising Group March Meet Up - Cruising Calendar 2026 and eOceanic Live Demonstration
2026-03-02 19:00 - 21:00
Folks,
Please join us for our next HYC Cruising Group meeting March 2nd in the Asgard Room. Refreshments served from 7pm as usual.
We will be showcasing our 2026 calendar for the Cruising Group including Annual Cruising Group Breakfast, Summer Armadas and Cruise to Scotland.
Michael Harpur will join us again with previously promised live demonstration of the eOceanic app.
Full agenda and all are welcome!
A few notes from Michael in advance.
The What and How of eOceanic
We’ve talked about the Why. Now, it’s time to get practical.
On Monday, March 2nd, at 19:00, we are moving from the big picture to the cockpit. Founder Michael Harpur is returning to give you a hands-on look at how eOceanic makes leisure sailing safer, more expansive, and more intuitive.
What we are breakding down;

The ENS (Enhanced Navigation Suite): A tour of the specific tools designed to give you total Agency at sea.
The IMAaGN (Intelligent Marine Assistance and Guardian Notifications): A look at the new tech providing the Agility to stay ahead of changing conditions.

This is more than a talk; it’s a personal tour of a new era in coastal navigation. Michael will walk you through the individual resources and host a live Q&A so you can get the answers you need.

HYC Cruising Group Annual Breakfast
2026-04-11 10:30 - 12:30
We would like to invite all our Cruising Group members to our annual Cruising Group Breakfast on April 11th at 10:30am.
Admiral Gerry will ring in the summer season and we will have our ever popular line heaving competition!
Save the date!!
