Junior Sailing
NYC Rian Geraghty McDonnell Achieves 16th place in Gold Fleet in The World Optimist Championships
Rian Geraghty McDonnell of the NYC Dunlaoighre, Dublin along with 4 other talented sailors (James Dwyer Matthews, Justin Lucas, Harry Twoomey and Michael Crosbie all from Cork represented Ireland at the World Optimist Championships in Cyprus. Rian came away in 16th place in Gold Fleet and top Irish Sailor at the event.
This weekend Rian will move into his next challenge â the 29er â and he hopes to continue to learn and improve on his Sailing skills in this class.
He has had a wonderful 9 years of Sailing and competing internationally in his opti and he is very grateful to the class and all his coaches throughout this wonderful journey.
Optimist Events Optimist Worlds
Optimist Worlds
We wish the best of luck NYC sailor Rian Geraghty Mc Donnell who is a member of the Irish Optimist Worlds team competing in the Optimist Worlds which start today in Famagusta Nautical Club in Cyprus until the 6 th of September.
Best of luck to all the team.
Go team Ireland!
NYCâs Charlie Cullen wins the Laser 4.7 National Championships
Warmest congratulations to NYC junior Charlie Cullen who has won the Laser 4.7 National Championships last week-end at the Lough Derg Yacht Club. Pictured left is Charlie, RO for the event Con Murphy with LDYC commodore John Leech.
Final results can be viewed here: https://www.sailwave.com/results/LASER2018.htm
Dun Laoghaire Junior September Series 2018
The very popular Combined Dun Laoghaire Junior September Series will be starting on Sunday 26th August and racing will be held until 23rd September, skipping 9th September (Laser Masters Worlds)
Online registration now open. Read the full post for NOR / SIs / Online Entry Form.
NYC Winter Optimist training 2018
NYC Optimist Intermediate Programme
NYC junior section will be running winter sailing lessons to develop intermediate group of optimist sailors from September 2018 to April 2019. The aim is to support committed sailors throughout the winter months to improve and develop racing skills. Places will be limited to six sailors per group and lessons will take place during half of the day at NYC on both Saturday and Sunday. First weekend session will start 1st and 2nd of September. Weekend session (2 half days) will roughly cost âŹ35 per sailor.For further details on dates times availability and registration please contact maryjustine@gmail.com and francis.vansteenberge@gmail.com
NYC Optimist Performance Programme
NYC junior section will be running performance winter sailing sessions aimed uniquely to perfect racing skills for a select group of top optimist sailors from September 2018 to April 2019. The goal is to uniquely focus on experienced event racing skills throughout the winter months. Places will be limited to six highly ranked Irish sailors. Lessons will take place at NYC on both Saturday and Sunday and require commitment of full day on the water on both days. If there is a dilemma regarding the eligibility of a sailor to take part in this group, the final decision will be made by the professional coach. First weekend session will start 1st and 2nd of September. For further details on dates, times, availability and registration please contact francis.vansteenberge@gmail.com
Hugh O’Connor wins second place at Topper Worlds in China
Hugh O'Connor wins 2nd Place at the Topper World Championships in Shenzhen China
The Topper Worlds had the largest entry ever this year in Shenzhen China. Conditions were light and wet with lots of humidity. Despite the difficult sailing conditions Hugh O'Connor came second overall.and first for his country. Now the holiday can begin as the group continue their tour of China.
Update on the 420 Worlds 2018
420 Worlds 2018 â Newport, Rhode Island
Nicola and Fiona Ferguson from the National Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, competed in the 420 World Championships in Newport, Rhode Island, from 10th-15th August. 167 boats from 18 countries competed in this event. Sailors travelled from all parts of the USA, Australia, Canada, Chile, France, Great Britain, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and the US Virgin Islands.