Our Cruising Group are delighted by the attendance and feedback we have received to the NYCâs Toolbox Talks. To date we have been exceptionally fortunate to have had qualified and insightful leads in these discussions and we are delighted to announce the series...
Dear Members
As another busy and enjoyable year comes to a close, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your incredible support during the numerous events held at the National Yacht Club in 2024.
Your enthusiasm and participation have made every occasion memorable, and our staff have thoroughly enjoyed looking after you throughout the year.
The size and popularity of our events continue to grow annually, and we are proud to say that our staff have risen to the challenge with dedication and excellence, maintaining the high standards that make our Club so special.
In the spirit of the season, we invite you to contribute to the Staff Christmas Fund & Noahâs Ark Fundâa wonderful way to show your appreciation for the hard work and care provided by our team all year long.
Contributions to this fund will be divided among our staff as a well-deserved bonus.
To contribute, youâll find the Staff Christmas & Noahâs Ark Fund box in the bar next week, or you may use the online form linked below.
Thank you for making 2024 such a memorable year. On behalf of all the staff at the National Yacht Club, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
Warm regards,
John OâGrady
Club Manager
2024 Ocean Globe Race winning Skipper and Sailor of the year nominee Heather Thomas joined us at the Club yesterday evening as guest speaker for the Cruising Group Speaker supper.
In what was an inspiring presentation Heather recounted the story of how she led her crew to victory creating historic firsts along the way.
The dining room was full and the audience captivated from start to finish.
Among those in attendance it was great to be joined by Angela Heath one of the Original Maiden crew which made the evening more special.
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We are delighted to welcome 2024 Sailor of the Year nominee, Heather Thomas as guest speaker at the Cruising Group speaker supper on November 14th. Fresh from winning the Ocean Globe Race as Skipper of the legendary yacht Maiden earlier this year, Heather will join us in the National Yacht Club to share her story.
While many of us were using google to find the best route to work, whilst complaining of a little rain and some traffic jams, Heather was leading her crew in a race around the world, without any modern technology. Relying on a sextant, charts and celestial navigation as her guide, Heather not only successfully completed the race, she became the first skipper to lead an all female crew to win the race and the youngest skipper to win an around the world yacht race. To do this aboard the iconic yacht Maiden, brought back to life by Tracy Edwards MBE, made the win ever more special.
The path Heather followed as a sailor is remarkable and inspirational. It encapsulates the human spirit of adventure and our ability to break those unbreakable barriers.
Join us on Thursday 14th of November at 7.30pm to hear Heatherâs story.
There is a high level of interest in this event so please book this to avoid disappointment.
Our Cruising Group are looking for your expressions of interest in our next event which is a âSea Passageâ from Friday 13 September to Monday 16 September. We are planning a 2 night / 3 day cruise to a location or locations in the Isle of Man or Wales with an...
National Yacht Club Cruising groups next "Sail In Company" to Lambay Island on July 27th is fast approaching. If you haven't registered your interest in joining, please use the link below or scan the QR code to sign up. For those wishing to stay overnight in...