Following the Government's "Roadmap for reopening society and business" and after consultation with stakeholders and Category 1 Clubs, Irish Sailing has published its 'Return to Sailing' Scheme

Harry Hermon, CEO of Irish Sailing says:

The Phase 1 Guidelines from the “Return to Sailing” Scheme are designed to support clubs, centres and members to put measures in place that will allow the safe return to our sports on a gradual basis, subject to the lifting of the Coastguard’s current advisory notice.

The Return to Sailing Scheme Phase 1 includes three sections:

1. 4 x fundamental principles that will affect the decision to go afloat:

Compliance with current COVID 19 restrictions
Personal responsibility – for your own safety and compliance
Self-help - alternative means of safely returning to shore
Risk Assessment – assisting the decision-making process

2. Guidelines for a safe return to our sports in Phase 1 (starting on 18 May)

3. A Risk Assessment template for organisations.

Other supports will be published soon, including a FAQ section on our website, and a “Safety Testing” document which will give more practical tips on safely returning to your boat. The government also published their own Return to Work protocol which we will be referencing https://dbei.gov.ie/en/Publications/Return-to-Work-Safely-Protocol.html

We continue to work with Sport Ireland on guidelines for Phase 2 and beyond, with the hope that travel restrictions may be reviewed, and multi-household groups be allowed to convene. In the meantime, by working together and using these Phase 1 principles and guidelines sensibly and responsibly, we can make sure that our return to the water is safe for all.

Harry Hermon, CEO, Irish Sailing

Download the 'Return to Sailing Scheme' here: Irish_Sailing_Return To Sailing Scheme Phase 1_120520 2

With the government announcement last week of the phased plan to relax restrictions, we can begin preparing for a resumption of sailing activity in accordance with the phases of that plan.  The National Yacht Club has now cancelled its special 150^th anniversary Regatta originally scheduled for the 10^th to the 13^th of June.

The National Yacht Club will be working with the other Dun Laoghaire waterfront clubs to put on the 'Dun Laoghaire Combined Clubs Solidarity Regatta 2020’ planned for 31st July to 3rd August if circumstances allow, and with a fallback Plan B date of September 5/6 also in the Irish Sailing  / DBSC diary.

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Dear Members

Following the Government’s announcement of mandatory measures, the boathouse was closed with immediate effect last Friday evening and services are suspended for the foreseeable future.

Lift-in is postponed pending confirmation of a new date. We would also ask that you refrain from working on your boats or using your dinghies at this time until further notice.

The Clubhouse remains closed but security is maintained, including on the platform, day and night.

The following NYC staff are available via email to take your queries as follows:

Membership/General enquiries / Accounts: secretary@nyc.ie
Sailing and Boathouse Services: sailing@nyc.ie

We wish you and your families well and that you stay safe.

Dear Fellow Members,

The safety of the Staff and Members of the Club remain the top priority of the Committee and Management of the Club.  In line with the directive last night from the Dept of Health, we will be closing catering in the Club, effective immediately.   This includes the bar and the closure will continue for the foreseeable future.

For Clarity, there will be access to boats on the Platform and the Boathouse and Sailing activities will continue, in compliance with the Covid19 regulations.  The office will remain in operation and can be contacted by phone or Email only (01 280 5725 / secretary@nyc.ie.  Access to the Club will be by the front side entrance, as the upstairs and the front door will be locked.

The welfare of our staff is a top priority and we are doing everything we can to minimize the impact of the closure on them.  We will be utilising suitably trained staff members to affect Spring Cleaning and ramping up of the winter club maintenance program.

We would encourage members to keep in touch with fellow club members, especially those who might benefit from assistance with shopping, reading material and other items.  We will respond as necessary to the evolving situation and we hope that Lift In can proceed on April 11^th.

Stay safe and look out for your neighbours and fellow members.

Commodore Martin McCarthy and Committee

Entries are now open for the Davy NYC Sesquicentennial Regatta!!

To view the Notice of Race and to enter the Regatta, PLEASE CLICK HERE