Galway Bay Boat Tours

22/10/2024

Due to last minute cancellations we have 2 places left on our VHF Marine Radio SRC (Short Range Certificate) Course.

When: Wed October 23rd and Thurs Oct 24th
Time: 6pm to 10pm
Where: Shantalla, Galway City
Cost: €260

Email: [email protected] to book your place

21/10/2024

Love this ⚓️

Well done on funds raised Lough Corrib Powerboat Run and Wild Galway Boat Tours

Looks like a great day out was had by all!!

*3rd Annual- Lough Corrib Powerboat Run*

Everyone home safe✔️
Positive feedback ✔️
Good Weather ✔️
Truly memorable ✔️
Money raised for charity ✔️
Overall Success ☑️

Full update to follow in due course.
Sincere thanks to all contributors far & wide.
Here’s to health & happiness to return in 2025 to do it all over again please god🌼

13/10/2024

So true….Some of Galway’s finest down in Galway's Westend

A pint and a few tunes? Sure we'll head down to The Crane 🍻🎻🎶

We may be biased but we really think you'll find some of the best pubs in the country when you cross over the bridges to Galway's Westend. Discover more at galwayswestend.ie

07/10/2024

This could be you!!!

Smiling and spinning around on a beautiful crisp Autumn evening 🍂

Sign up now to Galway Ho**er Sailing Club here: https://www.galwayhookersailingclub.ie/hooker-skills-course

06/10/2024

Lovely morning so why not get a tour in 💙

Great bunch this morning who enjoyed a bit of sea air and then a visit to Claddagh Arts Centre & Katie's Claddagh cottage

05/10/2024

⚓️Looking for something new to do this winter?

⚓️Always admired the Galway Ho**ers?

⚓️Want to learn a bit more about Galway Ho**ers?

Why not sign up for this short introductory course and see if it’s for you.

Sign up here: https://www.galwayhookersailingclub.ie/hooker-skills-course

04/10/2024

Looking for a fun day out…..

Wild Galway Boat Tours Lough Corrib Powerboat Run

PLEASE SIGN UP USING BLUE SIGN UP BUTTON.

04/10/2024

Proud family moment 💙

Two of our own, Ellen and Anna, worked their socks off at this year’s Galway Docklands Festival and made about €100 for the RNLI, Galway Lifeboat Station with their Lemonade Stand.

Well done 👏 and thanks for all the help!

03/10/2024

Sign up for a Halloween themed Food Tours with Sheena and the gang at Galway Food Tours

03/10/2024

Looking for somewhere to stay in Galway…..then check out the Clybaun Hotel

We spent an evening on the water with the staff and they are a great bunch of people. So book in and stay in the Clybaun Hotel for a great experience in Galway 💙

23/09/2024

Great evening out with Galway’s hospitality industry.

Thanks to all for a great evening 💙

Clybaun Hotel clybaunhotelgalway Galway Food Tours galwaybayseafoods Claddagh Arts Centre & Katie's Claddagh cottage

22/09/2024

Wonderful evening out with some of Galway’s finest in the hospitality industry.

Clybaun Hotel Mini Media JCD Sales Consultancy

Thanks to Galway Bay Seafoods for hosting and providing the seafood 🦞

And massive thanks to John for the drinks reception.

22/09/2024

https://www.eventbrite.ie/o/galway-hooker-sailing-club-71787166043

Sign up here for boat trips, visits to our Galway Ho**er workshop and our walking tours as part of the Galway Docklands Festival.

Lots of free events.

Time: 12pm to 4pm
Location: Galway Bay Seafoods
Date: Saturday September 28th

Our volunteer run club is situated in the heart of the Claddagh, Galway City. Our mission is to promote and facilitate the art of sailing and restoring Galway's traditional boats, the Galway Ho**er, in both our local community and beyond.We are an all inclusive club with membership open to any...

15/09/2024

Meet the Crew:

Elizabeth ⚓️

Meet Elizabeth who has been with us for a number of years. She joined us when she moved to Galway in 2019. She is a member of Galway Ho**er Sailing Club and has some great stories to tell about her work in Claddagh Arts Centre & Katie's Claddagh cottage and her time sailing Galway Ho**ers.
Elizabeth also does walking tours and is always delighted to show visitors around Claddagh and Galway Docklands area.

11/09/2024

Check out our boat tours on Saturday Sept 28th for the Galway Docklands Festival.

More time slots to follow…..

Join us for a scenic boat tour of Galway Bay and the Claddagh. Delve into Galway’s rich maritime heritage. See wildlife. Great fun for all.

03/09/2024

Great day to swim the Bay 🏊‍♂️

Well done to Colm who swam Aughinish to Blackrock Diving Tower on Friday.

Support team and Galway Swim Pilot for safety cover all there to cheer him on. Great work 🏊‍♂️

30/08/2024

While it’s relatively nice out why not take a lunchtime spin onboard Dolfijn with us.

Some availability on our 2pm tour.

Book online at https://www.galwaybaytours.com/

30/08/2024

Nice article in The Galway Advertiser on the annual Cong - Galway Sailing Race ⚓️

The storied Cong to Galway Race, renowned as the oldest inland sailing competition in Europe (1882 ), is set to make its annual return this Saturday August 31, starting from the picturesque Lisloughrey Pier near Ashford Castle.

25/08/2024

Some lovely words from Niamh. She who was out with us and her family for a tour recently. Thanks for the lovely review Niamh 💙

“Just wanted to get in touch to say thank you for organising the tour earlier today for us. We were very well looked after and had a brilliant time on our tour.

Such a fab way to spend an hour in Galway, will definitely be recommending to friends family and beyond.

Hope you have a lovely weekend”

All the best
Niamh

23/08/2024

Tomorrow Friday August 23rd, Galway City Fire Station's full-time and retained firefighters will embark on a very special charity project.

The Firefighters will row a traditional Irish currach that they have spent the last six months building from scratch. This project is entirely voluntary with firefighters dedicating their own time to make this happen.

Beginning at approximately 9 a.m. from the slipway at the University of Galway Playing Fields in Dangan, three firefighters (from each of the station’s six crews) will take turns rowing the currach along a 3 km stretch of the River Corrib.

After each 6km return leg, the crews will rotate aiming to cover a total of 46 km—the equivalent distance from Inis Oírr to the Claddagh! The row will take approximately 6-8 hours, depending on conditions.

The currach was designed and built by firefighters with deep roots in fishing and carpentry. Since its completion, the crews have been training hard for this challenging row. The Oliver family, with a long seafaring tradition in the Claddagh, will provide safety and support throughout the event. Two of the Olivers are also full-time firefighters.

The charity partner for this event is Cancer Care West, a cause close to the hearts of the firefighters. Cancer has touched many in the service, including the loss of a colleague nine years ago and the wife of a firefighter two years ago. This row, wholeheartedly, is to raise awareness and much-needed funds for the vital services Cancer Care West provide.

Earlier this week some of the firefighters taking part spoke with John Morley on Galway Talks (Galway Bay FM). Last weekend, they showcased the currach and held a bucket collection on Shop Street.

So far, they've raised approximately €14,500 through an iDonate page and street collections. As this event approaches tomorrow, they’re hoping for even more support.

Personnel from Galway Fire and Rescue Service will be present throughout the event.

Everyone is welcome to come along, show their support, and learn more about this great project from the firefighters themselves.

You can donate here: https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/GalwayFireandRescue
Cancer Care West Fire and Rescue Galway

21/08/2024

🎉🥳🥰OFFICIAL RATIFICATION🥰🎉🥳
CONGRATULATIONS 💪🥳
Swimmer: Ger Devin (IRL)
Swim Route: Classic Galway Bay (Aughinish/Blackrock) - *2 way*.
Date : Saturday 13 July 2024
Route distance: 21km for 2 Way Swim

Time: 07:58:55
Observer: Bridget Wing
Pilot : David Oliver
Crew: Janet Devin, Ronan Oliver, John Ryan

To read more about Ger's swim, please follow link below to ILDSA Database https://www.ildsa.info/ildsa/swim-details-v2.php?id=24055


Fastnet Swim
Open Sea Swimming infinity Channel Swimming

21/08/2024

What a great weekend at the Cruinniú

Always a joy to meet everyone and have some fun out on the water. This year we had an exhibition tent with Galway Ho**er Sailing Club and it was amazing to realise all the interest that still is in the boats and their heritage.

Thanks to all the crew over in Kinvara for a great weekend 💙

13/08/2024

Help support the crew at Fire and Rescue Galway who are rowing from Aran Islands to Galway city on August 23rd to raise funds for Cancer Care West

Please read their story and donate below 👇👇

https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/GalwayFireandRescue