Commodore’s Annual Dinner
Book your seat at the Commodoreâs Annual Dinner!
December 13th @ 7.00pm
Letâs celebrate an unforgettable sailing season and toast to new winds and adventures ahead.
Bookings Click HERE
Commodore’s Annual Dinner
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Wine Dinner – 26th November
Wine Dinner – 26th November
Join us for our next wine dinner on 26th November @ 19.30
Guest Speaker on the night - Liam Campbell DipWSET
Liam Campbell has nearly 30 years of experience leading wine tastings, backed by a WSET Diploma in Wine & Spirits and a Diploma in Craft Beer & Cider.
Certified as an Educator by WSET and the Cava Academy, he delivers engaging and insightful sessions to enhance appreciation of wine and drinks.
A distinguished wine writer for over 24 years, Liam is a member of the Circle of Wine Writers and currently serves as Wine & Drinks Editor for Hotel and Restaurant Times. He has previously contributed to TheTaste.ie, the Irish Independent, The Dubliner, and Easy Food Magazine.
Liam has been a tasting judge at international wine and spirits competitions for over a decade, including Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, the International Taste Institute (Brussels), Michelangelo (South Africa), and Bacchus (Madrid).
Bookings Email: manager@nyc.ie or phone (01) 2805725
Thursday Social Club
Thursday Social Club
It was fantastic to see so many of our members at our very first Thursday Social morning! The bar was buzzing, the chatter was lively, and it was wonderful to watch old friends reconnect and new friendships begin. Thanks to you, our launch was a tremendous success!
Weâre delighted to announce that the Thursday Social Club will now be a monthly gathering.
Mark your calendars and join us again on 11th December for our Christmas Thursday Social Clubâfestive cheer, great company, and of course⊠cake!
Tributes Paid to Hal Bleakley, Stalwart of Dublin Bay Sailing
Tributes Paid to Hal Bleakley, Stalwart of Dublin Bay Sailing
George Harold âHalâ Bleakley, a long-time figure in Dublin Bay sailing and marina management, has died peacefully at home on 11 November 2025.
He was the loving husband of Jane, father of Penny and of the late Michael, and devoted grandfather of Andrew, Emily, Emma, Jessica and Harvey.
He is also remembered as father-in-law to Brendan and Andrea, and by his extended family and many friends.
A Thanksgiving Service, following a private cremation, will take place on Friday, 14 November at 3 pm in Christ Church, Park Road, Dun Laoghaire.
Those unable to attend in person can follow the Service online here
Hal was closely associated with Dublin Bay Sailing Club (DBSC) and retired in 2014 after a lifetime of service to yacht racing.
He stood down that year after his final day as Race Officer in the clubâs 130th season of racing on Dublin Bay.
He served on the DBSC officer board and was a former Commodore of the club.
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Annual Ladies Chartity Fashion Show
Annual Ladies Chartity Fashion Show
Our annual ladies charity fashion show, in association with Audrey Taylor Fashion
will take place on Friday 5th December @ 19.00
Bookings:
Email: manager@nyc.ie
Phone: (01) 2805725
Celebrate New Yearâs Eve at the National Yacht Club Gala Ball
Celebrate New Yearâs Eve at the National Yacht Club Gala Ball
A firm favourite on the social calendar in decades gone by returns!
Join us on Tuesday, December 31st, as we welcome 2026 with an evening of celebration, style, and sparkle.
Begin the night on the balcony at 19:00 to enjoy the spectacular DLR fireworks over the pier, followed by an elegant dinner, live music, and dancing.
At midnight, raise a glass as we ring in the New Year together â and continue the celebration well into the night.
A night of tradition, glamour, and unforgettable moments awaits.
Dress code: Black Tie.
What a Week for Our Sailors!
What a Week for Our Sailors!
Brian Uniacke and Team Tongyeong have successfully arrived in Cape Town after completing Stage 3 of the 2025/2026 Clipper Round the World Race! The team currently sits in 6th place, an impressive achievement after thousands of nautical miles at sea.
Up next, on November 16th, theyâll set off on Stage 4: Marlowâs Blue Ocean Sleigh Ride â an exhilarating 4,800nm ocean crossing from Cape Town, South Africa to Fremantle, Australia.
Meanwhile, Damien Payne has returned home after his incredible adventure with Team âPower of Seattle Sport.â Weâll continue to cheer on Damienâs teammates, who are currently in 4th place after earning 3 vital points at the scoring gate in the last stage.
Weâll hear more from Damien over the coming weeks, as he shares some of his amazing stories with us, from the âchoppyâ waters in the Bay of Biscay, to lightning storms mid Atlantic.
Our junior sailors have also been making waves abroad!