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News and Updates

2026 Darkness into Light


This Saturday 9th is this years Darkness into Light Sail.

Departing at 4.15, high tide 5.24. Wind NNW 15 knots, gusting 22 knots some rain expected.


2026 Wicklow Race


The Wicklow race this year takes place on 30th May. Last year, Joslim, helmed by BJ Maher, won. The race was followed by the usual warm hospitality of Wicklow Sailing Club and the same can be expected this year.



2026 Shipman National Championship

Shipman fleet get ready!

Our National Championships are all set for: 
Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd of August 2026.
This year the championships will be hosted by the Dunlaoghaire Motor Yacht Club (DMYC). Details for the event and entry will be updated shortly on this Shipman Website - Events

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Sailing Instructions  v3 - updated 

Prizegiving Dinner also at DMYC on the Saturday evening all current and former Shipman owners and sailors are very welcome at what promises to be a fantastic occasion. Menu will be published here when finalised.









Promotional video

With racing cancelled one Sunday morning Shipman owner, Neil McSherry, decided to whip up a short video to showcase why the Shipman is such a great boat to sail! The video was featured in Afloat Magazine an article titled "Old Shipman 28s Never Die, They Only Keep Sailing Away...& Then Back Again".

Cruising adventures

Over the years many owners of Shipmans have taken some amazing journeys around Ireland and beyond. Take a look at some of their stories in the Cruising section of the site including Sybil's trip to Scotland, orJOSLIM's Iona Pilgrimage.




2024 National Championship Results

Congratulations to Fergus Mason and the crew of Viking for their winning performance at last years Championship at the RStGYC Dun Laoghaire. Report Here Results





2023 National Championship Results

Congratulations to Gerry Glynn and the crew of Invader for their winning performance at the 2023 Championship in Howth.


Photos 2022 National Championships


Shipman maintenance information now available! -

Looking for some tips and tricks to help you keep your Shipman at it's best? Check out the information posted in the notes from the 2019 and 2020 maintenance evenings. If you have additional information that you are willing to share with the fleet, all contributions are welcome.