NAME- Caoimhe Lynch
POSITION- Captain
DEGREE- Software and Electronic Systems Engineering
FAV MEMORY- A classic favourite memory has to the the flotilla holiday to Corfu in my second year. A week in the sun, partying and sailing around the Greek islands, you really can’t beat it. Apart from that for me personally I think my favourite event was varsities in Carrick-On-Shannon 2019. That was the first year Queens had our own boats and the training and membership really took off. I think that was the event that really bonded all the members and created the great friendships and team spirit that the club still has today.
NAME- Conor Walters
POSITION- Vice Captain of Racing
DEGREE- Software Engineering
FAV MEMORY- The week away in Greece with most of my best friends
NAME- Lucy Kane
POSITION- Vice captain of Coaching
DEGREE- Pharmacy
FAV MEMORY- The first event in dingle with class sailing and getting to meet the team!!
NAME- Olivia Hayes
POSITION- Secretary
DEGREE- Biochemistry
FAV MEMORY- The ceilidh at Glasgow grouse. It’s a traditional Scottish dance. It’s on the last night and everyone dresses fancy and learns to dance. Great way to end a fab weekend in Glasgow.😊
Name: Niall Walters
Position: Bosun
Why did you start sailing: I’ve always been near the water, being raised in the Isle of Man and living close to Strangford Lough. Since moving to Ireland when I was 11, I quickly joined my local Sailing club and have been crewing on bigger yachts ever since!
NAME- Aoibhin Wood
POSITION- Treasurer
DEGREE- Actuarial Science and Risk Management
FAV MEMORY- My funniest (and quite embarrassing) memory is when I first met our wonderful captain. As a fresher I had just floored myself on the Malone road – full wipe-out. I was drunkenly texting my friends I knew from the club that I needed paracetamol because I kid you not those wounds hurt like a bitch. I was just chilling and dabbing the blood away when our very own Caoimhe Lynch appeared into Laverys bathroom, shouting my name, selflessly coming to save a wee girl she didn’t even know. QUB sailing is such a welcoming club, and I promise you will make some amazing friends if you join us.
NAME- Erin Carr
POSITION- Fundraising
DEGREE- Structural Engineering and Architecture
FAV MEMORY- There’s not one particular memory that I love about QUBSC, but its the community and family that the team brings. I got into sailing because I love being on the water. My parents always say I’m my happiest out there. Whatever’s going on, it’s left on the shore and you see just the open expanse of water out in front of you.
NAME- Lucie Latham and Niall Walters
POSITION- Social Secretaries
DEGREE- Product Design Engineering and Computing Science
FAV MEMORY- Going to sail at varsities in March. Its 4 days of sailing and socials with universities throughout Ireland. It’s a great way to meet people all over the country. (Lucie)
The Glasgow Grouse. Spending time away in Glasgow to take part in competitive team racing was the highlight of my last year. Meeting new people and making lifelong friends with them has been the best experience yet! (Niall)
NAME- Stuart Downey and Joe Cogram
POSITION- Bosun
DEGREE- Mechanical Engineering
FAV MEMORY- Coming to Queens sailing as a complete beginner and learning to sail has been a great experience for me and a highlight from my time at Queens. (Stuart)
My favourite and most memorable event has to be Sligo. (Joe)