Junior Sailing
NYC Optimist Development Programme â Pre-summer 2023
The Optimist Development programme is aimed at sailors who aim to learn, to sail in the club and eventually compete in events and other competitions in 2023. While there is a focus on development and performance, our plan is based on the NYCâs core values of family, friendship and sporting excellence.
All sailors and parents MUST READ AND ADHERE TO the Clubâs code of conduct to encourage good behaviour and camaraderie: Code-of-Behaviour
Read carefully the requirements for the various groups before enrolling your child using the form below.
Kids should be happy to go sailing on their own and have access to their own boats or charter boats.
We will be offering 4 levels:
- start sailing
- basic skills
- improving skills
- start racing
You can find more information on Irish Sailing Website if needed.
Assistant instructors position 2023
The National Yacht Club is currently seeking to recruit a team of committed and enthusiastic Assistant Instructors for the 2023 summer sailing courses.Transition Year (TY) sailors who wish to apply for the position of Assistant Instructors at NYC over summer 2023 should complete the form below before midnight on 14th APR 2023
For more information and to apply for a position, please click here
Optimist Performance Clinic (sailors not competing at youth nationals only) 5-7 April 2023
Programme Details:
5-7 April
Location: National YC then Howth YC on 7th
Coach: Natasha Hemerick
Two days of training followed by the Brassed Off cup with on the water support (Sailors must secure their own entry at the event)
Cost: 110EUR
(does not include expenses linked to travel to HYC)
Optimist Performance Clinic (Youth nationals selected sailors only) 5-7 April 2023
Programme Details:
5-7 April
Location: Howth YC (venue of the youth nationals)
Coach: Thomas Chaix
Two days of training followed by the Brassed Off cup with on the water support (Sailors must secure their own entry at the event)
Cost: 140EUR
(does not include expenses linked to travel to HYC)
Leinster Schools Team Racing Championships 2023 (Sponsored by Viking Marine) – Congratulations to all involved!
Congratulations to all involved in the event last Sunday 12th March both as competitors and as volunteers on and off the water! 18 Teams, an all time record for this event, competed for their schools!
After many doubts during the week regarding the weather, the event took place in very mild and manageable conditions to the enjoyment of all competitors!
The results are as follows:
1st - St Andrews 1
2nd - St Andrews 2
3rd - Holy Child Killiney 1
4th - St Andrews 3...
Leinster Schools Team Racing Championship 2023
The National Yacht Club is delighted to host the 2023 edition of the Leinster Schools Team Racing Championship on Sunday 12th March!
Download the Notice of Race Here: Leinster Schools Team Racing 2023 NOR
Entries limited to the first 18 schools, are now Open! Last Date of entry is Friday 3rd March at 12:00 noon
Please read more and Enter a Team Here
Team racing introductory lecture and practice day
Programme details
18 Feb at 16.30 in JB room: introduction to team racing talk (90 mins)
26 Feb 10.00: practicing the skills afloat on the club fireflies followed by an debrief analysing some of the situations encountered.
The talk is open to all club members with an interest in club team racing development
The weekend afloat is restricted to U18 sailors and to instructors
Talk only: Free
On the water practice day: 30EUR/participant (Register Here)
12 participants minimum for the weekend (= two full teams) with a maximum of 18 participants!
Sailors planning to compete at the Schools Team Racing event March 12th are encouraged to take part.