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The start of the NYC CRUISING GROUP's 2025/2026 speakers supper series commences on Thursday, November 6th at 19:30.
We are delighted to welcome back Pat Lawless who kicked off the rejuvenation of the cruising group two years ago. Pat will join us again to talk about his adventures and the build up to his participation in the 2026 Golden Globe Race.
Two dates for your diary.
Friday 17 of October 2025; Cruising group AGM and sailing supper.
This will follow the usual format, with the AGM starting around 6:30 PM, followed by the supper at 8:00 PM. Anybody who has any particular issue they would like to have discussed, please let me know so I can include it in the agenda.
The agenda will include such issues as a cruising program for 2026, a training program, sailing supers and fireside chats over the winter, etc.
After two years serving as chair, I propose to stand down at the AGM . I intend to propose Andrew Collins who has agreed to take over.
If there's somebody willing to 2nd him that would be nice. I would also highlight that if there are any other nominations for chair, please let me know prior to the AGM.
Edel has agreed to put together a pamphlet of stories/narratives for the sailing supper, so please let her have any photos you have, together with a brief outline of any trip or journey you undertook during the year, by Friday 10th October at the latest. Email: admin@nyc.ie
Thursday 6th of November 2025. Sailing supper; Pat Lawless.
You will remember that it was Pat Lawless, who kicked off the rejuvenation of the cruising group two years ago, with his talk about his involvement in the 2022 Golden Globe race.
Known colloquially as âthe ârace from Mad Menâ this involves a single-handed nonstop race around the world in boats under 36 feet, with technology that had to have been in existence in 1968, the date the first ever Golden Globe race.
He was doing quite well in the 2022 race but had to retire in Cape Town due to gear failure. He has been approved as a participant in the 2026 race.
I would appreciate a large attendance as he merits support as the only Irish man in the race. He may also, if he completes the course, become the first Irishman to sail single handily around the world nonstop.
The below link will allow you to book for one or both events.
All tickets must be booked in advance through the form; we cannot accept verbal bookings. If you need assistance with booking, please contact Edel in the office.
Regards, Frank
Our Cruising Group will set sail 13th - 15th September; âWherever the wind takes usâ long weekend cruise.
Due to the unpredictable winds we have been getting over the last couple of seasons, we are suggesting a final cruise of the season without actually specifying a destination.
We will simply look at the forecast a few days beforehand and agree a favourable destination.
Please complete the âExpression of Interestâ if you wish to join us.
August 16th and 17th are fast approaching and it is less than two weeks till the NYC Cruising Group set sail for Lambay Island. If you are interested in attending please sign up using the following link. For those wishing to stay over in Howth please register...