As space is at an absolute premium, priority will be given to dinghies actively taking part in either the Turkey Shoot, the DMYC Frostbite racing series or our Junior Training Programmes.

Dinghies taking part in either the junior training sessions or the DMYC Frostbite racing series must complete this form prior to bringing their boats back on the platform.

Please note that platform parking DOES NOT REOPEN before Saturday 21st October 2023

The Winter Platform Parking Application / Payment Form will be live from Monday 16th October 18:00

Places are on a first come first served basis and based on the capacity limits set out for each type of boat in the form

To Apply / Pay for dinghy platform parking this winter, Please Click Here

Irish Sailing would like to draw your attention to the current suite of Safeguarding 1 courses that Irish Sailing are offering for the Autumn, lots of space currently available.

If you are planning for next year, now is the time to get your up and coming instructors along with others in your organisation who will need this qualification to get ahead and join these courses now and complete their safeguarding basic awareness. This will help avoid the delays we often see ahead of the season in completing qualification requirements. 

Please share the link to our shop where booking is available https://www.sailing.ie/Shop

Lough Derg Yacht Club is hosting its Fresh Water Keelboat Regatta for Squibs, SB20s, Dragons and Flying Fifteens from Friday 13th to Sunday 15th October 2023.

Download the Notice of Race here: LDYC Freshwater One Design Keelboat Regatta 2023 NOR Final

Entries open on October 1st here: https://www.ldyc.ie/event/freshwater 

Get the America's cup feel by taking part in the Dun Laoghaire Match racing cup 2023. The National Yacht Club delighted to announce this action packed weekend of fun for 10 teams on its Eliotts 6m fleet.

Read the NOR here: Dun Laoghaire Match Racing Cup 2023 - NOR

With a full round Robin of races on Saturday September 30th, an opportunity to redeem itself with a repechage phase on Sunday morning before the knock out finals, there will be many opportunities to race,  progress, turn the cards around and only a true champion will eventually emerge! don't miss out and lodge your expression of interest now to ensure your receive your invitation.

UPDATE:

NOTICE TO COMPETITORS: Dun Laoghaire Match Racing Cup notices V2

Dun Laoghaire Match Racing Cup New Format: MR format prep V2

The lift-out on the NYC platform is scheduled for Saturday 14th October 2023, weather permitting.

Platform space is limited and, for essential planning purposes, applications for keelboats should be returned PRIOR TO MONDAY 29th SEPTEMBER

with a cheque made payable to the National Yacht Club AND confirm their intention by sending an email to sailing@nyc.ie

Download: Winter Storage Form 23 and here for the Carlisle Pier: Winter Storage Form 23 Carlisle Pier

Please note that to facilitate the annual lift out, all dinghies must be removed from the platform at the latest on Sunday October 7^th and will be allowed to return from Saturday October 21^st