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
Coaching Opportunities – Autumn Sailing Programme
Our autumn sailing programme gets underway on Saturday, 19 September, running every Saturday, and we are looking for enthusiastic and reliable coaches to join the team.
We are seeking Lead Coaches for both Adult Sailing (Aeros & ILCA/Laser), running from 9.30am–12.30pm, and Junior Dinghies (29er, ILCA & Toppers), running from 1.00pm–5.00pm. Lead Coaches must be able to commit to more than 50% of the scheduled sessions.
Junior sailors will be divided into three groups, with coaches focusing on their preferred class where possible, while also being prepared to move between groups as required. Where numbers are low, groups may be combined and sessions adapted to focus on general boat handling skills.
We are also looking for keen and dependable coaches who can step in when available to support the programme. Preference will be given to coaches with relevant skills and experience who submit their availability and preferences promptly.
As part of the programme, the coaching team will also have the opportunity to take part in 2–3 free coach development days, arranged on mutually suitable dates.
Get involved, give back to the club and develop your coaching skills.
Please complete the availability form as soon as possible to register your interest via the below link.
If you have any questions please email Thomas: headcoach@nyc.ie
Volunteers Needed
Beneteau 31.7 Nationals
19-20 September
We are looking for Mark Layers & Committee Boat Helpers
If you can help, please email Thomas - headcoach@nyc.ie and let him know your availability.
Bridge Returns Thursday 10th
New season starts on Thursday 10th September, with a buffet dinner & glass of wine (€38pp)
Followed by a friendly and relaxed game of Bridge.
All bridge players welcome, with or without a partner.
New players always welcome.
We look forward to seeing you Thursday.
Winter Keelboat Storage – Expression of Interest
As our sailing season now draws to a close, we invite members who are considering winter keelboat 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.
The ILCA 6 Women’s World Championship has arrived!
The National Yacht Club is incredibly proud to be part of this prestigious World Championship, welcoming some of the very best female ILCA 6 sailors from around the world to Dun Laoghaire.
Over the coming days, the fleet will battle it out across the challenging waters of Dublin Bay, with World Champions, Olympic medallists and rising stars all competing for the coveted ILCA 6 Women’s World Championship title.
And, of course, we’ll have a very special sailor to cheer on.
Our very own Annalise Murphy returns to the ILCA 6 fleet to compete on home waters. An Olympic silver medallist and one of Ireland’s most celebrated sailors, Annalise began her sailing journey here at the National Yacht Club. We couldn’t be prouder to see her competing at this level on Dublin Bay and the whole club is firmly behind her. Go Annalise!
Read the full ILCA preview and discover who to watch at the 2026 ILCA 6 Women’s Worlds:
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.