THE NATIONAL YACHT CLUB
53° 17.635’ N 006° 07.770’ W
THE NATIONAL YACHT CLUB
The National yacht club welcomes you
Welcome to the official website of the National Yacht Club — a home for sailors, families, and enthusiasts alike on the beautiful shores of Dublin Bay.
Our Story
Located at the historic East Pier in Dún Laoghaire, our club has enjoyed a rich maritime tradition and community atmosphere for well over a century. We pride ourselves on blending serious sailing — dinghy racing, offshore adventures, keelboats — with the warmth of a welcoming social club.
What We Offer
- Superb sailing facilities: slipway directly from the clubhouse into the harbour, over eighty club moorings, platform parking, pontoons, fuelling, water, crane-lifting — all the essentials for modern boating.
- A full calendar of events year-round: competitive racing on Dublin Bay and beyond, cruising opportunities, training for all levels, and a lively social side with quiz nights, wine dinners, and more.
- A sense of community: we value a family ethos, support, and fellowship, whether you’re a lifelong sailor or just discovering the sport.
Join Us
If you’re intrigued by life by the water — sailing, socialising, or simply enjoying the spectacular outlook over Dublin Bay — we’d love to hear from you.
Membership offers full use of club facilities, from the vibrant activity on the water to the welcoming clubhouse by the pier.
Explore the rest of our website to find out more about our sailing programme, club history, events calendar, and how you can become part of this active, friendly club.
Fair winds and we look forward to welcoming you on board.
FEATURED ARTICLES
Sunday Lunch at the National Yacht Club
Make Sundays special with a delicious traditional roast, fresh seasonal flavours and stunning harbour views.
Even better, up to two children under 12 eat free with each party! (from Children's menu)
Join us Sundays throughout October and November, 12.30–2.30pm. With our full lunch menu available, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Good food, great company and a family Sunday to remember!
2026 F15 Frostbite
With 17 entries, the National YC Flying 15 frosbites is attracting a large fleet for 5 saturdays and 10 races before taking a well deserved winter break. The first 2 races are scheduled for Saturday , October 17th with a first gun at 13.00 and both races back to back.
If you are not racing and can help on the water on commitee boat or mark laying, please let class captain Tom Galvin or head coach Thomas Chaix know.
Your help will be very welcomed.
Notice of race: Click Here
Sailing Instructions: Click Here
Results will be online once the first races are completed: https://www.sailwave.com/results/NYCFF15frosbites2026.htm
ILCA Dun Laoghaire Autumn Sprint
The National Yacht Club is hosting the ILCA Dun Laoghaire Autumn sprint on October 18th.
Members register via SmartClub App
Non-members Click Here
Open to all ILCA sailors, the plan is to run up to 5 short sprint style races with first gun at 12.00 with podiums in the various categories after racing.
NOR Click Here
Dinghy Winter Parking/Storage – Expression of Interest
As our sailing season now draws to a close, we invite members who are considering Dinghy parking/storage at the Club to register their interest in advance of the formal application process.
Registering your interest at this stage will allow our Boathouse Team to begin planning and preparing for the winter storage period.
Please note: this is an expression of interest only and does not guarantee winter storage. Further details regarding applications, availability and arrangements will follow in due course.
If you are considering winter storage, we encourage you to register your interest now to assist us with our planning.
Discover our amenities
2026 ILCA 7 Men's World Championship
2026 ILCA 6 Women's World Championship
Club boats issues
To report any club boat issues, fill out the club boat issue reporting form.
Club Merchandise
Browse a great selection of clothing and other NYC branded items for all occasions!.
Book a Club Boat
From our large selection of crafts, for your enjoyment!
Adult Sailing Courses
We are running Adult Sailing courses for members and non-members alike to cover the basics, more complex stuff and racing roles.
Join the club
The National Yacht Club is currently accepting membership applications.