The Optimist Development programme is aimed at sailors who aim to compete in events and other competitions in 2022.  We believe there is demand for a performance group and a development group.  The performance group will consist of already experienced sailors who have competition experience, but did not meet the IODAI rankings in 2021 and qualify for the DOGS Winter training, and also the sailors moving from regatta fleet to main fleet in 2022 competitions.

For details on levels, dates, price and to register, please click here

The National Yacht Club Junior Committee is making preparations for Summer Courses 2022 for our junior sailors.

Provisional dates:

Course 1 – 7th June – 17th June (9 days)
Course 2 – 20th June – 1st July (10 days)
Course 3 – 4th July – 15th July (10 days)
Course 4 – 18th July – 29th July (10 days)
Course 5 – 2nd August – 12th August (9 days)

Courses will be offered in start sailing, basic skills, improving skills, advanced boat handling, start racing, kites and wires, team racing, adventure and advanced racing.

Courses will be run in Optimists, Toppers, Lasers, Fevas, 29ers and the club Wayfarers and Ventures.  The club has a small number of boats for charter for members who want to try out a different boat over the summer. 

Courses this year will be restored to the full day, from 9am-5pm.  Lots more time learning on the water, social time with friends during lunch and great for working parents!  If your Junior Sailors like it, you can book more than one course - depending upon demand.

Work is underway by the Committee to improve the Summer offering - from coaching standards to shore management to pricing to interclub, fun racing and lots more.

The opening of course registration and other updates will be announced later.

It’s been a busy 3 months since we kicked off our Tri Club Transition Year presentation on the 8th September.
We’ve been very fortunate in the current climate to have been able to accomplish so much in such a short time. This is a testament to your dedication and the determination of the TY students to make things happen.

For the key achievements in 2021 and our next areas of focus in 2022, Please Click Here

The National Training Week will now replace the traditional training week in Baltimore which used to be held in February. This training week will happen at Halloween mid-term at different clubs around the country every year. Malahide Yacht Club hosted this first edition, which was well received by sailors and their families.

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Details for RS Feva training aimed at two hander intermediate to advanced sailors: Sunday afternoons, November 7^th, 14^th, 21^st, 28^th,

3 hr session 1pm arrival, rigged and ready 1.30pm-4.30pm Cost is €100 for 4 sessions per sailor.

Details for our Topper Winter Training Programme are as follows:
Training will be on Sundays Oct 10th, Oct, 24th, Oct 31st, Nov 7th, Nov 14th, Nov 21st, Nov28th.

- Beginners: 9.30am - 12.30pm
- Intermediate: 1pm - 4pm
- Advanced: 1pm - 4pm

- Cost is €175 for the 7 sessions. 8 Club Toppers are available to charter at an extra €90 for the 7 sessions
- Max 8 sailors per group.

All sailors and parents will sign a code of conduct to encourage good behaviour: Code-of-Behaviour

Please register here

The Winter Laser Training programme is aimed at sailors who are new to the Laser fleet as well as those who wish to improve their sailing and racing skills in the Laser 4.7 and Radial fleets, to compete in national events and competitions in 2022.

While there is a focus on development and performance, the plan is based on the NYC’s core values of family, friendship and sporting excellence. All sailors and parents will sign a code of conduct to encourage good behaviour: Code-of-Behaviour

Format

• Information Session for Parents to support the programme and the sailors – Saturday October 9^th – time tbc
• Training on Saturdays in October and November and from February mid-Term 2022.  
• 3 hour session with briefing and debrief – 1pm arrival, rigged and ready for 1.30 – 4.30pm.
• Additional Clinic and guest coach events tbc. 

For further information and to sign up, please click here