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Craning & Hull Wash Special Offers 2025!

Craning & Hull Wash Special Offers 2025!

Attention all Yacht owners!

To celebrate the return to our sailing season, the Boathouse is delighted to extend 2 amazing special offers on our 'lift for a quick wash' services!'

We extend the following pre-pay offers for 2025 (please note the pre-paid lifts cannot be carried over into next year)
5 lifts for the price of 4 + 20% additional discount
OR
4 lifts for the price of 3 + 10% additional discount

The actual powerhosing (on hot water) will be made by a member of staff, so not even necessary to get dirty and wet!

These amazing offers will be of interest not just to all racers but I'm sure to all owners taking proud of a clean hull and sailing their boats at their true potential...

For further details and costs and to register your interest, Please Click Here

03 Apr, 2025 | 1 min read

Mark O’Connor – Mini Transat Speaker Supper & Fundraiser

Mark O’Connor – Mini Transat Speaker Supper & Fundraiser

The National Yacht Club is proud to host NYC Member Mark O'Connor for an insightful presentation on the upcoming Mini Transat, "Race for Orbis," followed by a special fundraising dinner.

Wednesday 14th May @ 19.30pm

At 26 Years old, Mark is the skipper and founder of MOC Ocean racing. He graduated with a Masters of Electronic & Computer Engineering from University College Dublin, and has always showed a passion for sports and the sea. He moved to France in 2023 to realise his dream of racing across the Atlantic Ocean solo as part of the ‘Mini Transat’ race in 2025.

Since moving to “Sailing Valley”, he has gained over 10,000 kilometres (5,000 Nm) with the Mini 6.50 class and immersed himself in the offshore sailing industry. This has allowed him to gain invaluable experience. He precipitated in the ‘Monnoyeur Duo For a Job’ 2024 VendĂ©e Globe Campaign, preparing their IMOCA for the round the world race.

Most importantly Mark is passionate about his project and determined to make his dream a reality.

After 2 years of hrad work, he has now qualified for the 2025 edition of the Mini transat!

Mark has now partnered with Orbis Ireland to launch the campaign “Race for Orbis”

Orbis Ireland, an independent affiliate of Orbis, has set an ambitious goal: to eliminate avoidable blindness in Ethiopia. Focusing on a region of over 4.5 million people—where the prevalence of blinding diseases like trachoma is among the highest globally—Orbis Ireland is tackling the three leading causes of avoidable blindness: trachoma, cataracts, and refractive error. Through a combination of hands-on medical training, telemedicine, and partnerships with local health systems, Orbis builds sustainable eye care programs that put treatment within reach for all.

You can donate to Marks charity GoFundMe here, donations will also be taken on the night.

Join us for an evening of adventure, inspiration, and support for a great cause.

Members, please book via Club App.

Non-members please click here to book.

02 Apr, 2025 | 2 min read

Pre-Launch Safety Demonstration

Pre-Launch Safety Demonstration

Our Cruising Committee have put together a day Vital Information, Live Demonstrations & Life-Saving Skills for a Safe and Enjoyable Season

🗓 Saturday, April 5th

⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Join us for an engaging and informative safety demonstration ahead of the season. We have an exciting program planned, featuring:

  • Offshore Safety Gear Demonstration – Ian from Viking Marine and Tom from Solas Marine will showcase the latest advancements in offshore safety equipment.

  • Man Overboard Night Rescue Presentation – Kenny Rumble will share insights from a real-life “man overboard” rescue during the Around Ireland Race.

  • Live Search & Rescue Simulation – A joint demonstration by the Coast Guard and RNLI, highlighting their cutting-edge equipment and interagency coordination.  This will include a live rescue simulation, featuring the Coast Guard drone and collaboration between the Dun Laoghaire Coast Guard and RNLI units.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your safety knowledge and see these critical rescue operations in action!

28 Mar, 2025 | 1 min read

Sail In Company – Greystones Marina

Sail In Company – Greystones Marina

Following the success of last year, we’re kicking off the new sailing season with a Cruise in Company to Greystones Marina on Sunday, 4th May, returning Monday, 5th May.

We'll muster at 13:30 in Scotsman’s Bay, aiming to arrive in Greystones Marina before 16:30 / 17:00. Once we’re docked, we’ll come together for a drink to celebrate the start of what we hope will be another great season on the water.

Berths will be assigned in advance, and details will be shared prior to departure.

To help with planning, please complete the below Jotform to let us know:

  • Whether you’ll be attending as crew or bringing your own boat
  • If you’re a skipper, whether you’re happy to take on additional crew for the passage and/or overnight stay

As it’s a bank holiday weekend and dining options can be limited for larger groups, we suggest that each skipper organises their own dinner plans for themselves and their crew.

Register Interest Here

Looking forward to a great start to the season – hope to see many of you there!

Regards

The Cruising Subcommittee

28 Mar, 2025 | 1 min read

Rib Drivers needed – all welcome – Information evening 27th March

Rib Drivers needed – all welcome – Information evening 27th March

Do you have a powerboat certificate and want to put your skills to good use? Dublin Bay Sailing Club is looking for RIB drivers to assist with our summer 2025 sailing programme, offering a great opportunity to gain experience on the water and be part of an exciting sailing community.

We will be holding an information evening for interested individuals as below

Location: Royal St George Yacht Club
Date: Thursday 27 March
Time: 7pm
Light refreshments will be provided

For more information and to RSVP, please click here

20 Mar, 2025 | 2 min read

Toolbox Talk – John Leahy

Toolbox Talk – John Leahy

Next Wednesday at 7:30 on 19 March is our last Toolbox Talk of the series which is being led by John Leahy.

John gave us an overview of weather forecasting in November and is coming back to expand on this, while also covering online forecasting. 

 

To this end, John will be discussing the attached weather chart which is next Wednesday’s forecast.

We do hope you can join us in the JB room for what promises to be an enlightening discussion.

Early bird is available in the bar beforehand!

 

14 Mar, 2025 | 1 min read

⚓ Join Us for an Exciting Trip to Peel Marina! ⚓

⚓ Join Us for an Exciting Trip to Peel Marina! ⚓

⚓ Join Us for an Exciting Trip to Peel Marina! ⚓

Our Cruising Group invite captains expression of interest in a two night visit to Peel, Isle of Man.

Looking for an unforgettable boating adventure? Come along for a two-night visit to Peel Marina, Isle of Man, filled with stunning coastal views, great company, and a relaxing atmosphere!

We plan to muster outside the lock gates at 12 noon on Saturday the 24th of May.

We will then stay two nights and leave on Monday morning the 26th of May, as soon as the lock gates open, which will be around 12 midday. 

It is the responsibility of every skipper to decide what time they should leave Dun Laoghaire and the specific route that they will take.

However, as a number of categories of boats are similar, many may wish to sail in lose company.

At this time, we are only looking for an expression of interest from captains/boat owners, so we can start the initial planning.  

It is proposed to have a meeting of those considering or intending to take part, well before the trip to discuss options.

🗓 Dates:

  • Muster: Saturday, 24th May at 12 noon (outside Peel lock gates)
  • Stay: Two nights in Peel Marina
  • Departure: Monday, 26th May at 12 midday (when lock gates open)

 

Please register your interest HERE

 

03 Mar, 2025 | 2 min read

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