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.

While there is a focus on development and performance, our plan is based on the NYC’s core values of family, friendship and sporting excellence. 

All sailors and parents MUST READ AND ADHERE TO the Club's code of conduct to encourage good behaviour and camaraderie: Code-of-Behaviour

To see the requirements for the various groups (3 'Levels' on offer) and to enroll your child PLEASE CLICK HERE

2 Coastal Navigation Courses with Irish Offshore Sailing:

The Irish Coastal Navigation For Small Boats Course with Irish Offshore Sailing, over 4 Wednesday Evenings:

- in November (3rd Nov, 10th Nov, 17th Nov and 24th Nov) 

- in December Wed 1st Dec, Thursday 2nd Dec, Wed 8th Dec, Wed 15th Dec.

Times: 6:30pm to 9:30pm

Cost: €185 ( inc. student pack with charts, text book and work books). Limited to 20 participants

Location NYC.

These courses will prepare the students for The IS Advanced Powerboat Certificate

Register for either of these courses here

The dates for the TY VHF Courses are Wednesday 27th and Friday 29th October from 0930 to 1700 in the JB room.

The course is open to all juniors with a minimum age of 15 years.

Please Register Here

The National Yacht Club will be providing coaching for Optimist Sailors for four Sunday afternoons 13:00 – 16:00

Sunday Aug 29th
Sunday Sept 12th
Sunday Sept 19th
Sunday Sept 26th

There is no September Series or coaching on September 5th due to an Optimist Competition at RStGYC

Please read the descriptions carefully to ensure you book in for the right level – CLICK HERE

Registrations are now open for Family, Full or Cadets (Laser clinics) members. It may be extended to other categories of members if there are places available afterwards. 

If a sailor has taken part in a clinic in June their will be a 10% reduction in cost of the Clinic.

We are also opening 1 week long clinics for Nippers!! (aged 7 to 8 years old)

Please read pre-requesites at the end of this document, prior to registering your child into a clinic.

We will have a waiting list system, so if you don’t get into your desired clinic, please make sure to put your name on the waiting list.

For all details and to book online, please read the full post

J80 training clinic. Sessions are aimed at sailors who want to learn a new skill or sail in the company of their friends. This clinic is aimed at sailors 13 years and upwards. Experienced Senior and Advanced Instructor onboard at all times so no prior experience in keelboats is necessary!

Monday 5th to Friday 9th July

2pm-5pm - 5 places, 150euro.

Register Here

Due to popular demand the NYC Junior team are running both Learning and Racing Feva Clinics in Summer Courses.

The RS Feva is an exciting two person, 3 sail, asymmetric, robust, and colourful boat - suited for the more social, team oriented sailor aged between 11 and 15, boys and girls.

‘Learning’ will be designed to move on from oppies and toppers, ‘Racing’ could be the two handed pathway into RS200s or 29er or any racing boat – see boat info: https://www.rssailing.com/project/rs-feva/

There are 30+ boats in the harbour and plenty of interclub activity in addition to regional events. Numbers are limited but the club have two Fevas for charter.

Courses 1 and 2 are full or nearly full, Course 3, Course 4 and Course 5 will be arranged if there is demand.

If these options might suit your kids or you are interested in Course 3, 4 or 5 please fill up the expression of interest form here