Welcome to the CRYC web site which we hope will be of interest to members and visitors alike. Established in 1864 the CRYC is one of the oldest inland waterway clubs in the British Isles. Located in the centre of Galway City it continues to provide facilities for water-based recreational activity for almost 300 members. We invite our visitors to read our news and events section. Our members can access their privileged area by logging in with their membership number, found on their renewal notice. We do hope that you enjoy your visit to the site.

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New Posture for Cong Galway (doc 85kb)

2010 Cong – Galway Race - Download 2010 Application Form (44.5Kb .doc)

Welcome.
On behalf of the organising committee, I would like to extend a warm welcome to all the participants of the 2010 Cong – Galway Race. Steeped in tradition, this is Ireland’s longest inland waterway race and your participation will ensure that its tradition, excitement and enjoyment will endure. This year we celebrate the 128 anniversary of the Race.

A huge number of Corrib Rowing & Yachting Club Members have willingly given of their skills and service to make this event happen- safety personnel, safety boats, cruisers, time keepers and catering corp etc. Far too many people to mention by name, but we are very grateful for their contribution. Sponsors have given generously and without their continued support, this event would have been lost to history.

We do hope that everyone will have a safe and enjoyable experience and we look forward to welcoming you back here again next year.

Prof. Peter Smith
President, Corrib Rowing & Yachting Club.

History of the Cong – Galway Race This race traces its history back to 1882 when the first Annual Race from the Royal Galway Yachting Club premises at the Fisheries Field in Galway (opposite Galway Cathedral) to Ashford Castle (Cong) and back, was inaugurated, a distance of 61.5 nautical miles. This year is the 128 Anniversary.

The race started early and the participants were entertained to lunch in Cong. They also stopped at Killbeg on the way home. This was a major social and sailing event in Galway until 1914. It never recovered after the First World War and was last held in its old format in 1931.

As part of the general renaissance of sailing in Galway, this Race was revived in its present format in 1972 and has been raced annually ever since.

Time Table, Saturday 28 August 2010
8.00am	Bus leaves club
9.30am	Briefing for sailors at Lisloughrey
10.30am	First boats depart Lisloughrey.
11.30am	Faster boats depart Lisloughrey.
12.30-1.00pm	Arrival at Killbeg Pier
12.30-2.30pm	Lunch at Killbeg Pier
2.30pm	Start of second leg of race.
4.00pm-5.00pm	Viewing of finish at Dangan
4.30pm-5.30pm	Arrival at Club House
5.00pm-7.30pm	Barbeque at Club House
6.30pm	Prize giving at Club House
7.30pm-late	Music and dancing at Club House

Download 2010 Application Form (44.5Kb .doc)

If you have any queries or would like more information, please contact Eamon Leonard on 087 6318335 or leonardgalway@hotmail.com