Junior Sailing
Junior Spring Training Dinghy Programme – Saturday Afternoons
Our Junior Handed Dinghy Spring Training Programme returns on Saturday 31st January and will run for 9 weeks. It is open to Optimists, Toppers, ILCA 4s, 29ers and 49er FXs.
Additionally to the Saturday regular training, Juniors will be offered February mid term extra days training (a separate booking form will be issued)
Dates: Jan 31, Feb 7, Feb 14, Feb 16 (skiff and Dinghies only), Feb 17 (skiff and Dinghies only), Feb 18 (skiff and Dinghies only), Feb 20 (Optimist Only), Feb 21, Feb 22 (Optimist only), Feb 28, Mar 7, Mar 14, Mar 21, Mar 28
Full programme fee: âŹ280
per session fee: âŹ25
Club boats charter options: Toppers and one Laser 4.7 (ILCA 4) available / Full programme: âŹ180 per boat, By session: book on the Club website if any availability
Training starts at 13.00 with the daily briefing (rigged and ready unless stated otherwise by the coach) and finishes after debrief is completed around 17.00
Head coach & Dinghies: Thomas Chaix
Optimist: Alfonso Moreno
Skiffs: Lauren O Callaghan
Additional coaches as required: William Walsh, Eoin Byrne, Ellie Cunnane, Nicola Ferguson
Please note that boats will need to be removed after training and before April 5th to facilitate the annual lift-in
St Brigid Fun Regatta, 2nd Feb, First Gun at 11.00
NOTICE OF RACE & Entry Form
- The St Brigid Regatta will be a single fun race around Dun Laoghaire harbour.
- The regatta will be timed and scored under PY. Classes admitted are Optimist, Topper, ILCA4, ILCA6, Feva, Mirror, Aero 5, Aero 6, 29ers. Topper Charter boats for children who already charter for the Saturday training.
- This is a fun regatta and should be raced in the spirit of enjoyment for all, wither a beginner or a seasoned racer. The RRS will be applied with provision made on learning over âpunishingâ.
- The regatta is open to all juniors (U19)and instructors (U25). Entry can completed online below - Entry fee is 10EUR
- There will be two starts
- Slow PY will start in front of the club at 10.00 (warning signal at 9.55): Optimist, Topper, Mirror
- Fast PY will start in front of the club at 10.10 (warning signal at 10.05): ILCA 4, ILCA6, Feva, 29er, Aero 5, Aero 6.
- The course will be described at briefing at 9.20 just before launching
- The race will be umpired (no protest back ashore)
- Medals for the top 3 boats, prizes for the best dressed sailor, the best dressed boat (âŠ)
- Any queries: headcoach@nyc.ie
Junior Awards Dinner 2025
Itâs nearly time for our annual Junior Awards evening.
On the night our allstar sailors take over the dining room for a 3 course meal, and parents are banished to the JB Room! đ
Details:
đĄ Arrive: 6:30pm
đœïž Dinner: 7:00pm sharp (parents and kids)
đ Dress code: Smart
đ€ Entertainment: Provided by our brilliant instructors (more info soon!)
đ Awards Presentation: 8:00pm
đïž Raffle: All proceeds to the RNLI
*Please book today places fill fast*!
Junior 2026 Sailing
The National Yacht Club wish all our junior sailors a very happy Christmas.
Looking forward to seeing you all again in the new year, we have an action packed start for you and the following dates
- Junior Awards Dinner, Friday 23rd January @ 19.00
- Saturday coaching back each week from 31st January @ 13.00
- IODAI Optimist Sprint Racing Saturday 7th February @ 10.00
- February Midterm Clinic Valentines Day 14th February to 18th February
Our amazing coaching team Thomas, Alfonso and Lauren are looking forward to seeing you.
We are Hiring – 2026 Instructors
We are preparing for an amazing 2026 season and we are ready to build our enthusiastic team of instructors. We will attempt to run a short week over the Easter holidays and our 10 week long summer courses will kick start on June 2nd.
Please apply HERE and email your CV and cover letter to headcoach@nyc.ie and juniorsecretary@nyc.ie before the deadline (January 31st). interviews will be organised shortly after so dont miss the deadline.
Junior Santa Regatta – Sunday 14th December
NOTICE OF RACE & Entry Form
- The Santa Regatta will be a single fun race around Dun Laoghaire harbour.
- The regatta will be timed and scored under PY. Classes admitted are Optimist, Topper, ILCA4, ILCA6, Feva, Mirror, Aero 5, Aero 6, 29ers. Topper Charter boats for children who already charter for the Saturday training can be secured via the main club link within availability (https://pci.jotform.com/form/201562319515047)
- This is a fun regatta and should be raced in the spirit of enjoyment for all, weither a beginner or a seasoned racer. The RRS will be applied with provision made on learning over âpunishingâ.
- The regatta is open to all juniors (U19)and instructors (U25). Entry can completed online below - Entry fee is 10EUR
- There will be two starts
- Slow PY will start in front of the club at 10.00 (warning signal at 9.55): Optimist, Topper, Mirror
- Fast PY will start in front of the club at 10.10 (warning signal at 10.05): ILCA 4, ILCA6, Feva, 29er, Aero 5, Aero 6.
- The course will be described at briefing at 9.20 just before launching
- The race will be umpired (no protest back ashore)
- Medals for the top 3 boats, prizes for the best dressed sailor, the best dressed boat (âŠ)
- Any queries: headcoach@nyc.ie
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!