Junior Sailing
Congratulations Mark O’Connor Mini Transat 20th Place Finish
The following is a report of Marks thrilling finish posted by the organisers.
It is very noteworthy that Mark sailed 3260 nm which is between 100 and 150nm more than many of his closest competitors. To do so and finish so well is testament to Marks perseverance and skill in achieving his ambitions.
All of his efforts is only made possible by the superb support received from you all so bask in the reflected glory of this fantastic achievement
Mark O'Connor: A Rough Start, A Sharp Final
DBSC Junior September Series 2025 – Cancelled This Sunday 5th October
The Junior September series start is slightly delayed due to the hosting of the U21 ILCA Worlds ending today (Friday 29th August) which postponed the running of the Team Racing Elmo Trophy to Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th September.
Online Entry Form: CLICK HERE
Download NOR: September Series NOR 2025
Download SIs: DBSC Jnr September Series SIs 2025
View entry list: Click Here
Download the entries as a pdf file: Click Here
Final Results: PLEASE CLICK HERE
The dates for the upcoming DBSC September Junior Series are as follows:
Sunday Sept 14th, Sept 21st, Sept 28th and Sunday October 5th
TY Irish Coastal Navigation For Small Boats Course with Irish Offshore Sailing
This course is designed to prepare students for the Pre Entry assessment for becoming a dinghy instructor with Irish Sailing. It is a 2 days course. Sunday is a full day, Monday is a shorter day
Dates available:
Sun/Mon 16th & 17th Nov / Times: 0930 â1600 & 0930 - 1400
Sun/Mon 8th & 9th Feb / Times: 0930 â1600 & 0930 - 1400
Sun/Mon 8th & 9th Mar / Times: 0930 â1600 & 0930 - 1400
2 days âŹ210 + Stripe Fees
For more details and to register, Please Click Here
TY VHF Courses 2025 – 2026
The following dates are available to take the VHF course: 2025/2026
Mon 24th Nov
Thurs 4th Dec
Sun 15th Feb
Wed 18th Feb
The course fee is âŹ210 and includes the cost of taking the external examination and the issuing of their VHF license by the RYA.
The certificate is issued by the RYA approx 4 weeks after the course is completed and the certificate is valid for life. The cert entitles the operator to use a vhf radio anywhere in the world and is therefore accepted by all dinghy sailing schools in Ireland who require their instructors to have competence in the operation of a VHF radio.
For further details and to register, Please Click Here
TY First Aid Courses – Nov 2025 / Feb 2026
Our TY courses, delivered by Irish Offshore Sailing, are the RYA Marine First Aid Courses. They are valid for all Irish Sailing Dinghy instructors, and are valid for 3 years.
The course includes topics such as hypothermia, drowning, cold water immersion, vhf radio for medical emergencies and helicopter rescue, which defines it as a marine first aid course.
The course starts at 0930 and finishes at 1600 with a break for lunch.
Students need to come in comfortable clothing with a pen and paper for notes.
The 4 courses will take place in the National Yacht Club in the JB room downstairs.
The 2025-2026 dates for first aid are as follows:
Thurs 13th Nov
Thurs 20th Nov
Thurs 12th Feb
Sat 14th Feb
For more information and to register, Please Click Here
JUNIOR TRAINING AUTUMN 2025
At the National YC, We run Autumn coached training on Saturday afternoons. In order to facilitate to the best of our ability possible other activities/sports, 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
As the number of coaches and the groupings directly depends on participation, it is important to get sailors commitment. The focus is to develop skills at the appropriate level of competencies and coaches will use drills appropriate to the level of the sailors, the variability of abilities and boats types. The overall aim is enjoyment, progress and cooperation.
The classes supported by the club: Optimist, Dinghies (Topper, RS Feva, ILCA), Skiffs (29er and 49er FX)
The levels:
- RACE: Race training, EVERY SATURDAY starting on sept 6th and finishing Dec 13th : 300EUR Full programme of up to 13 sessions or 40/session
- PROGRESS: Small boat sailing scheme from Irish Sailing courses syllabus, EVERY SATURDAY starting on sept 6th and finishing Oct 26th: 150EUR Full programme (up to 7 sessions) or 40/session
Coaching team: Head coach: Thomas Chaix, Lead coach Optimist: Alfonso Moreno Perez, Lead coach skiffs: William Walsh, Other coaches (Eoin Byrne, Conor Gorman, Ellie Cunnane, Nicola FergusonâŠ) will support training
For more details and to register, Please Click Here
Our Sailors Take On Mighty Challenges Across the World
This month, National Yacht Club members are making waves on the global stage. From the Clipper Round the World Race to the Mini Transat and La Solitaire du Figaro, our sailors are proudly representing the club.
Damian Payne (@teampowerofseattlesports ) and Brian Uniacke (@team.tongyeong.clipperrace ) have set sail on the first leg of the Clipper Round the World Race.
This Sunday, Tom Dolan (@tomdolanskipper ) begins his defence of the La Solitaire du Figaro title.
Later this month, Mark OâConnor (@marksmini650 ) will embark on his solo Mini Transat adventure.
Everyone at the National Yacht Club wishes them fair winds, safe passage, and every success.
Please give them a follow and show your support as they take on these incredible challenges!
