NYC & WATH Regattas 2026
Racing
Junior Friday Night Series 2026
Junior Friday Night Series 2026
Six Friday evenings. One harbour. Endless opportunity.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of Dun Laoghaire Harbour, the Junior Summer Series 2026 is where young sailors come to race, learn, and have a seriously good time on the water.
This much-loved series brings together the next generation of sailors for a perfect mix of competition, camaraderie, and summer energy.
From Optimists to ILCA6s, Toppers to RS Fevas, the racing is open, inclusive, and designed to challenge sailors of all levels under 19. Whether you're chasing podium finishes or building confidence on the start line, this series is about progression as much as performance.
Each Friday evening features two short, exciting races sailed on a triangle course inside the harbourâideal for sharpening skills in a safe, dynamic environment. And itâs not just about results: coaching, encouragement, and fun are at the heart of every race.
Highlights include:
- âGirls at the Helmâ Evening (June 12th) â celebrating female sailors with special prizes and spotlight races
- Post-race BBQ & Prizegiving (June 19th) â a relaxed finale to wrap up the series in style
- Medals & Fun Prizes across all classes and categories
A welcoming atmosphere, and a focus on learning through racing, the Junior Summer Series is the perfect way to make the most of long summer evenings on the water.
Ready to race?
Entries are open now via the SmartClub App or Non-Members click HERE
Grab your boat, bring your crew, and be part of one of the highlights of the junior sailing calendar.
Race hard. Learn fast. Have fun.
Thursday Night Sailing Supper
Thursday Night Sailing Supper
Thursday Night Sailing Supper
Just finished racing? Head ashore and join us at the National Yacht Club for a relaxed, buffet-style supper every Thursday evening.
No fuss, no planning â just good food, great company, and a chance to unwind after a great sail.
đ„ Hot food
đŽ Easy dining
đ All sailors welcome
Come in, warm up, and eat together.
9ers Easterns 2026 – NOR
9ers Easterns 2026 – NOR
The National YC is looking forward to welcome the Irish skiffs over the weekend of the 25th and 26th of April. The 9ers Easterns will launch the season for 29ers, 49er FX and 49ers.
It is also the final selector for the 29er worlds 2026.
You can enter via this link
(Discounted entry fee available until April 19th)
Patrick Hassett – 2.4mR
Patrick Hassett – 2.4mR
Patrick Hassett and his 36 companions in the 2.4mR first competition of the season in Lavacourt France.
Competing over 3 days, starting today, on the Seine in beautiful, sunny weather.
However, sailing conditions are not ideal for Patrick, more used to stormy conditions in Dunlaoghaire, with low winds expected for the 3 days.
Competitors hail from GBR, France, Germany and 7 other Nations with Patrick the sole Irish representative.
NYC Match Racing Spring Series – NOR & Expressions of Interest Form
NYC Match Racing Spring Series – NOR & Expressions of Interest Form
The NYC's Match Racing Spring Series will run on Saturday Mornings in the National Yacht Club on February 14th, 21st and 28th.
This is an invitational event. A Maximum of 6 Teams will be invited to take part. Should you wish to express an interest in entering a team or as an individual, please click on this link to complete the Expression of Interest Form.
Fully constituted teams will be given preference however we will endeavour to get everyone who signs up as an individual out sailing.
Download: MR Spring Series 26 NOR
Please complete this form to express an interest and we will be in touch shortly.
The series Cost is: âŹ130 Per Team
2026 ILCA Worlds Update
2026 ILCA Worlds Update
Planning for the 2026 ILCA 7 Men's and ILCA 6 Womenâs World Championships being co-hosted by the NYC and RSGYC is well underway.
The ILCA 7 and 6 (previously known as the Laser and Laser Radial) are the classes used for the menâs and womenâs single person dinghy sailing events at the Olympic Games and these two championships will be the first Olympic sailing class world championships to be held in Ireland since the menâs Laser Worlds in Cork in 2001. They were secured by the two Clubs against stiff competition from several other venues in Europe and beyond and their award is recognition of the success of previous World and European Laser Championships and other major events run by the Clubs over last 20 years.
Olympic sailing class world championships are generally only held in Europe once every 4 years and as such, this is a once in a generation opportunity for Ireland to host such a prestigious and high calibre event. The 2024 Championship was hosted in Sydney and 2025 in Qingdao, China. Entry is limited to 160 men and 120 women competitors, all of whom are campaigning for a place at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Itâs an all charter boat event with 160 new ILCAs being shipped from Thailand to Dun Laoghaire by ILCA charter specialist Ziegelmayer Handelgesellschaft. Dun Laoghaire is set to be a hub of activity from April onwards as teams come to prepare and familiarise themselves with the venue.
The notices of race for the two championships were published this week and confirmed the schedule as follows...