THE NATIONAL YACHT CLUB
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
Mark Lyttle Success in Athens
Mark Lyttle has been crowned a two-time ILCA Grand Masters World Champion after winning the 2026 ILCA 7 Masters World Championship in Athens.
Representing the National Yacht Club in Dún Laoghaire, Lyttle added the title to his first Grand Masters world victory in 2018,
becoming one of Ireland’s most successful masters sailors on the international stage.
Competing against a 33-boat fleet over six days and 12 races, he secured the championship with a dominant final-day performance,
finishing 13 points clear of second place and demonstrating remarkable consistency throughout the event.
Accommodation Search – World Match Racing
Dear Members,
As some of you may know, we are once again hosting a stage of the World Match Racing Tour this September, and preparations are well underway. We are reaching out to ask for your help with one important part of the event: accommodation for the visiting teams.
The regatta runs from the 23rd to the 27th of September. Teams will likely arrive on the 23rd and most will leave either on the evening of the 27th or the 28th, depending on flights.
WATH Speaker Supper
WATH are delighted to welcome Pamela Lee to the line-up for our Speaker Supper on Friday, 12th June. Pamela joins us fresh from competing in the CIC Normandy Channel Race aboard her Class40 yacht, #EMPOWHER.
One of Ireland’s leading offshore sailors and a world record holder, she is currently campaigning towards her ambition of becoming the first Irish sailor to compete in the legendary Route du Rhum.
Limited tickets are still available. Members can book via the app, while non-members can visit www.nyc.ie/regatta for the booking link.
NYC & WATH Regattas 2026
The National Yacht Club and WATH Regattas 13th and 14th June 2026
2026 Pre-Pay Lift Offers
We are pleased to offer the following pre-pay lift packages for 2026 (please note that any unused pre-paid lifts cannot be carried forward to future years)
- 5 lifts for the price of 4, plus an additional 20% discount
OR
- 4 lifts for the price of 3, plus an additional 10% discount
For added convenience, all hull cleaning is carried out by a member of staff using hot-water power washing, so there is no need for owners to get wet or dirty.
These exceptional offers will appeal not only to racing sailors looking for every performance advantage, but also to owners who take pride in maintaining a clean hull and keeping their boats sailing at their best.
To see how much your boat could save under either package, simply CLICK HERE complete the form.
The calculator will show your discount both as a percentage and in euro terms.
If you decide to proceed, submit the form and we will charge the amount to your Club account and issue you with a loyalty-style craning card.
Boathouse Captain
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.