THE NATIONAL YACHT CLUB

53° 17.635’ N       006° 07.770’ W

THE NATIONAL YACHT CLUB

53° 17.635’ N Longitude 06° 07.770’ W

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.

Flying 15 Frostbites 2026

Keep the sailing season going and finish the year racing in Dublin Bay!

The Flying 15 Frostbites 2026 kicks off on Saturday 17th October, following annual lift-out, and runs over five Saturdays with a target of 10 races – two each Saturday.

The entry fee includes platform requirements for all five weekends. If you plan to remain on the platform after the Frostbites, you will need to apply separately for winter parking.

BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW – spaces are limited!

👉 Members Book via the SmartClub app

👉 Non-Members please click HERE

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Women on the Water – End of Season Supper 

As the 2026 summer sailing season comes to an end, join us for a relaxed evening of good food, great company and plenty of sailing stories!

📅 Saturday, 3 October 2026
🕢 7.30pm
📍 National Yacht Club
🍽️ €37 per person – 2-course meal

Open to all women sailors from Dun Laoghaire and beyond – whether you’ve been sailing with Women on the Water all season or would simply like to join us for the evening.

Come along, celebrate the season and enjoy a night together off the water!

BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW – spaces are limited!
👉 Members Book via the SmartClub app

👉 Non-Members please click HERE

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–5.00pmLead 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.

REGISTER HERE

If you have any questions please email Thomas:  headcoach@nyc.ie

Discover our amenities

2026 ILCA 7 Men's World Championship

Official Event Website

2026 ILCA 6 Women's World Championship

Official Event Website

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.

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