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IN CONVERSATION WITH BRIAN UNIACKE

IN CONVERSATION WITH BRIAN UNIACKE

40,000 nautical miles. Five oceans. One extraordinary adventure.

Join us at the National Yacht Club for a special evening with Brian Uniacke, First Mate aboard Team Tongyeong in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, hosted by fellow Clipper Race adventurer Damien Payne of Team Power of Seattle.

From challenging ocean crossings and unpredictable weather to life at sea, leading a crew and the unforgettable moments of sailing around the world, Brian will share first-hand stories from one of sailing’s greatest endurance challenges.

Hosted by Damien, the evening begins with dinner, followed by an engaging conversation with Brian and a Q&A session, giving you the opportunity to hear the stories behind the adventure and put your own questions to him.

Whether you’re a passionate sailor, an ocean-racing enthusiast or simply curious about what it takes to sail around the world, this promises to be a fascinating evening of adventure, insight and inspiration.

Dinner, stories from the high seas and a chance to hear from two sailors who know what it takes to go the distance.

📅 Thursday, 5 November
🕖 7.00pm
📍 National Yacht Club
đŸ’¶ €40 per person

Book now via the SmartClub App.

Non-Members Click Here to book

19 Oct, 2026 | 1 min read

Flying 15 Frostbites 2026

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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09 Sep, 2026 | 1 min read

Women on the Water – End of Season Supper 

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
đŸœïž €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

09 Sep, 2026 | 1 min read

Winter Keelboat Storage – Expression of Interest

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.

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE

04 Sep, 2026 | 1 min read

The ILCA 6 Women’s World Championship has arrived!

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:

Read the full article – ILCA Sailing

04 Sep, 2026 | 1 min read

Pilates starting Wednesday 9th September

Pilates starting Wednesday 9th September

New Course of Pilates starting Wednesday 9th September, 7 - 8 pm, for 6 weeks in the JB Room. 

Instructor - Rachel Browne who is also a Personal Trainer and Nutritionist in the local area. 

The classes will be mixed ability and choreographed to the needs of those in the room.  

They will be designed around sailor's needs - including core, balance work and everything needed to stay sailing fit.

€100 for the 6 week block.   

Please email Rachel on rachel@rbpt.ie, who will respond with a booking link and advise regarding equipment.

Highly Recommended !  

02 Sep, 2026 | 1 min read

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