Dear Members, Thereâs plenty of excitement around the Club at the moment, with the ILCA World Championships just around the corner â and our new Committee Boat has successfully completed its trial runs and is now ready to get to work! This is a really exciting...
Women on the Water warmly invite all women sailors and volunteers to join us for supper on Friday, 6th February, at the National Yacht Club.
Come along for a relaxed evening of good food, conversation, and community.
Weâd love to see you there!
The National Yacht Club Women on the Water Dinghy Race Day took place in glorious sunshine in Dun Laoghaire harbour on Sunday August 17th. After a briefing ashore, the 21 competitors set about rigging the fleet of National Yacht Club fireflies, toppers and optimists, and heading out on the water.
Race Officer Ed Totterdell, set a triangular course with the start line just west of the Carlisle pier and the weather mark towards the bandstand, and ran a series of 14 races.
Crews swapped around and the competitors got to sail in several different classes. A few people who had said they would sail in a firefly and a topper but âdefinitely not an optimistâ, ended up giving it a go and enjoying the experience. Others said they would be comfortable crewing but not helming or racing single handed, but after a few races they gained enough confidence to try a topper or an oppie, recording their first solo helming experience.
Led by world tour skipper Megan Thomson, and joined by her 2.0 Racing crew member Josi, this training day is designed for experienced match racers and fleet racers who are keen to get started in match racing.
đ Date: 28th June 2025
đ Location: National Yacht Club
đ¶ Cost: âŹ55 per person
Our goal is to build a strong community of like-minded women passionate about match racing. This event is an opportunity to develop skills, gain experience, and connect with other sailors interested in racing together both at home and internationally.
Whether you're looking to improve your match racing techniques or find a crew for upcoming events, we hope this day will help launch new collaborations and future regatta teams.
Register your interest Here
Women on the Water â Racing Season is Here!
Weâre gearing up for another fantastic Women on the Water racing season and looking for enthusiastic ladies to join our crew.
Whether you're an experienced sailor or just looking to upskill, weâd love to have you on board!
Sail with an all-ladies crew, with coaches on hand to guide and support you as you learn.
DBSC Racing Schedule:
đ„ïž Tuesday & Thursday evenings â Meet at 17:30
đ„ïž Saturday afternoons â Meet at 12:30
Come sail with us, make new friends, and enjoy the thrill of racing on the water!
Register your interest Here
Our Cruising Committee have put together a day Vital Information, Live Demonstrations & Life-Saving Skills for a Safe and Enjoyable Season
đ Saturday, April 5th
â° 10:00 AM â 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 â Ian from Viking Marine and Tom from Solas Marine will showcase the latest advancements in offshore safety equipment.
Man Overboard Night Rescue Presentation â Kenny Rumble will share insights from a real-life âman overboardâ rescue during the Around Ireland Race.
Live Search & Rescue Simulation â 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.
Donât miss this opportunity to enhance your safety knowledge and see these critical rescue operations in action!