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We have new kids on the block! Or at least new young professionals on the block with Teamtastic gaining a maiden victory in the quiz on Wednesday 13 November. During a terrific tussle that saw 13 teams within 2 points of the lead at halfway, Teamtastic had a fantastic middle round and saw off Wild Cards and T.B.M. in the closing stages to take the honours.

Following the re-emergence of the Corner Boys dinosaur previously, the overall Leaderboard (below) has a very open feel to it at this early stage of the season. T.B.M. currently occupy top spot, followed closely by Teamtastic and The Dirty Ruckers with reigning champions Wizard close enough in 4th.

Next quiz will be held on the 27th November at 8pm sharp! All are welcome.

The Quizmaster

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15 Nov, 2024 | 1 min read

Ladies Lunch – November 12th

Ladies Lunch – November 12th

Our next Ladies lunch will take place on Tuesday 12th November.

With guest speaker Mary from Dubray books.

Explore and discover the new books available.

Bookings contact John (01) 2805725 or email manager@nyc.ie

06 Nov, 2024 | 1 min read

Quiz Update

Quiz Update

Quiz update:

As a test, the Quizmaster asked ChatGPT the questions that had been posed to the teams at the NYC quiz on Wednesday, 30th October. From this experiment, the conclusion can be drawn that some of the teams are no less intelligent than the artificial kind. And ChatGPT spilled its drink.

On Wednesday, a tight tussle that featured different leaders at different stages, eventually saw The Corner Boys arrive back in the bigtime, pipping perennial performers Wizard by a point, with the novices Quiztopher Columbus an encouraging third. Chancellors, who floated to the front first, finished fourth. The peloton was well grouped in behind, although horizon scanners spotted commodore-to-be Frank Cassidy somewhat adrift in his Cruising for a Bruising. Pull your oar out Frank!

As a post-script, Michael and Sara are consulting with the Quizmaster regarding the first quiz of the season. Although the result on the night stands, the allocation of points in the Overall Leaderboard table may be adjusted. Watch this space.

The next quiz will take place on Wednesday, 13th November. All are welcome to attend and participate, and we encourage all teams to be there and ready to go by 8pm sharp!

The Quizmaster

31 Oct, 2024 | 1 min read

Heather Thomas Speaker Supper

Heather Thomas Speaker Supper

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 Heather’s story.

There is a high level of interest in this event so please book this to avoid disappointment.

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25 Oct, 2024 | 2 min read

Quiz Update

Quiz Update

Quiz update

New year, new competition, new quizmaster – same result.

Congratulations to team Wizard who have kicked off their campaign for a ‘three-peat’ with a win in the first quiz of the Brains of the Bay series. Wizard pipped the other form teams from last year, Enchantress and T.B.M., by a single point. Good early performances also came in from The Dirty Ruckers, Teamtastic, and All At Sea.

The quiz was well-attended with 20 teams packing out the dining room. Thanks to Patrick Madigan for taking the microphone – he has been assured that his portrait will be hung in the gallery of venerable quizmasters.

The next quiz will take place on Wednesday 30th October at 8pm sharp! All members are welcome to attend and participate for a fun evening of only-sometimes-difficult questions. 

See you there.

The Quizmaster

23 Oct, 2024 | 1 min read

Ladies Lunch

Ladies Lunch

Our next Ladies lunch will take place on Tuesday 12th November.

With guest speaker Mary from Dubray books.

Explore and discover the new books available.

Bookings contact John (01) 2805725 or email manager@nyc.ie

15 Oct, 2024 | 1 min read

Ladies Lunch

Ladies Lunch

Our next ladies lunch is on Tuesday 8th October

Our guest speaker iS Tom Mulligan Jnr who will share is knowledge on Muscle Therapy.

Join us for lunch and a catch-up with friends.

For bookings contact: John or Roshan (01) 2807525 or email: manager@nyc.ie

03 Oct, 2024 | 1 min read

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