The National Yacht Club will be providing coaching for Optimist Sailors for four Sunday afternoons 13:00 – 16:00
Sunday 3rd
Sunday 10th
Sunday 17th
Sunday 24th
Please read the descriptions carefully to ensure you book in for the right level.
1) Start Sailing
This course is for sailors who have completed the NYC Nippers/equivalent previously, but have just passed their Level 1/Start Sailing + is comfortable, willing and able to sailing their own boat on their own + has access to their own boat (charter boat also available). Aim is to get back on the water, get more confidence and get to know more.
This group will NOT be racing September series. The cost for this course is Euro 100.00 per child
2) Start Racing
This course is for sailors who have completed their Level 1/Start Sailing qualification + is able to sail a triangular course + has access to their own boat + WANT to take part in the Sunday afternoon races (held inside the harbour).
These sailors will be competing in the Sunday afternoon races and have an instructor guiding them whilst participating in the Sunday afternoon races.
The cost for this course is Euro 50.00 per child
Note you will also have to register and pay for races separately : https://nyc.ie/dbsc-junior-september-series-2023/
3) Racing in September series
This is for sailors confident in sailing a triangle course on their own. They can register for September series here (https://nyc.ie/dbsc-junior-september-series-2023/).
Races will be inside the harbour and the organization will have all safety boats on the course. Be ready to launch your boat around 1.30pm
Register for either Coaching Programme described above using the form below:
