What has now become a established event in the calender the Facet Jewellers Trophy presented and donated by Pat Shannon took place over the weekend with a 17 strong fleet and was won by David Gorman & Chris Doorly (NYC). In warm conditions a sea breeze kicked in to give great sailing conditions. It generally paid to go right out of the strong incoming tide. Read more
The Laser Masters World Championships will be the largest sailing championship held on Dublin Bay in 2018, with an expected entry of over 360 boats from 40 nations (aged 35-75yrs) accompanied by over 250 friends and supporters. The event is hosted by RSGYC/NYC and DL Harbour.
A large number of Volunteers are required both for duties afloat and on shore. If you are interested in volunteering for the event or part of, please register your interest now and we will be in contact mid to late July to follow up.
Click here for details and to volunteer
Join the NYC 1720 Men's Squad and race on Saturdays!
(Warning: joining the Squad may improve your visual appearance but does not guarantee results - the picture on the left is for illustration purposes only)
A "Mens' 1720 Teamâ has been initiated starting from 28th July, entering into the DBSC Series 2 which runs from 28th July to end September...
A team of 4 is required on any given Saturday and if you are interested to join the squad, please register here
Seven Flying Fifteens from the NYC traveled to Whiterock in Strangford Lough last week to compete in the 50 strong top class fleet. With consistent sailing and a bit of luck Dave Gorman & Chris Doorly came out best of the Irish with an impressive fourth place finish after three races of the scheduled eight were completed on Saturday. Read the post for the full report
The National Yacht Club Women on the Water team continues to grow in numbers with up to 30 lady sailors now sailing weeklyin DBSC Racing on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
This enthusiastic group entered two 1720 Sportsboats in last weekend's club regatta with an all ladies crew. It was a glorious day of sunshine with two windward/leeward races providing lots of challenging sailing.
The NYC awarded a Women's Boat prize in recognition of the many new and returning ladies to sailing in the club. This was jointly won by one of our 1720s helmed by Fiona Staunton and an SB20 sailed by Sarah Byrne from Greystones.
Entries are now open for the Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin Royal Irish Regatta 2018.
See NOR, Race Entry and full line up here: https://www.riyc.ie/Latest_News/RIYC_REGATTA_2018.aspx