Welcome
Inniscarra Sailing & Kayaking Club operates from Inishleena Recreation Area on Inniscarra Lake, just 9 minutes drive from Ballincollig & 20 minutes drive from Cork City, where kayaking & sailing events take place throughout the year. The lake is sheltered and has no tides, so it is great for beginners.
Dinghy Sailing
Sailing at Inniscarra lake usually takes place on Sundays, subject to weather and other commitments. Gates generally open at 1pm, boats on the water by 2pm. Club Larks, Lasers, Optimists and Toppers are available for members on a first come, first served basis, so don’t worry if you don’t have a boat! During the summer, we also organise sailing sessions on Wednesday evenings based on officer's availability. The gates open for these evening sailing sessions at 6.30pm, aiming to be on the water before 7pm, and off the water again around 8.30pm.
Kayaking
Kayaking usually takes place on Sundays, subject to weather and other commitments. During the summer, we have very popular Thursday evening kayaking sessions at the lake, in addition to regular excursions elsewhere. Contact us for further details.
ILCA-Sprint-Series
ILCA Sprint Tri-series comprising of a 5 race sprint regatta is held at each of the 5 clubs between June and September.
Glandore, Kinsale YC, Bantry Bay Sailing Club, Inniscarra Sailing & Kayaking Club and Royal Cork Yacht Club are joint hosts of this 5 day series with racing for ILCA4 and ILCA6.
This is an open event, so sailors from across the country and indeed the world are welcome.
The event schedule for 2025 is to be confirmed
Racing
The Club host several racing event, culminating with the “Commodore’s Cup” to close the season. To register please complete the entry form.
The races allow all club sailors to test themselves in a friendly environment. The dinghy sailing season highlights include the “Topper Cup” and "Godsil Cup" programmed between July and October.
See our 2020 Commodores cup video below for a taste of the action!