Junior Sailing
Midweek Nippers 2019 – Registration now open!
We have just opened the nipperâs course to potential members introduced to the NYC by an existing member as their one course to try (once per family). The course cost âŹ100, but there will be an additional charge for this courses of âŹ50.
In May and June every year the Club runs coaching sessions one evening a week for Minors from 6 to 8 years old.
This is very popular and is a great way, particularly for children and parents to make new friends.
The sailing is done in Optimists and no boat is required..
Starting on Wednesday 22nd of May for 6 weeks (until 26th June) and running from 1730 to 1930. The cost is âŹ100 per child. Registrations are currently only open to Full and Family members.CHILDREN MUST BE AGED BETWEEN 6y AND 8y at the start of the Nippers programme!
Optimist Ulsterâs (Skerries) – Main fleet Coach support
The club will be providing coach support for the event, for Main Fleet Sailors
- Cost âŹ50 for the 2 days
- Limited to 8 sailors
- Please register by Friday 17th May
- This program is not open to sailors in the âRegatta Fleetâ, as they receive coaching from IODAI.
Any queries, please contact juniors@nyc.ie
Register Here
Pre-Nationals 420 clinic lead by Graeme Grant
THIS COURSE IS BOOKED OUT!
Dates : 9th, 10th, 11th July.
Times 9:30 - 5pm
Cost: âŹ100 per sailor.
This clinic is limited to 10 boats only. Please register here
Success for the NYC Topper Fleet in Cork â next stop, Blessington
A hardy bunch of Topper sailors went down to Cork as part of the overall NYC fleet attending the ISA Youth Nationals event in RCYC, and acquitted themselves very well despite the challenging conditions â a distinct excess of wind on Friday and Saturday, followed by...
Optimist Ulsterâs (Skerries) – NYC Pre-Event Main fleet coaching
The club intends to provide a weekend of pre-event coaching ahead of the Optimist Ulsters, run from the club, for Main Fleet sailors.
- Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May.
- Cost - âŹ60
- Times 9:30am-4:40pm
- Max number 8
- Please register by Monday 13th May
- This program is not open to sailors in the âRegatta Fleetâ, as they receive coaching from IODAI.
Any queries, please contact juniors@nyc.ie
Register Here
Friday Night Optimist Training (minors, pre-racing & start racing Levels)- Registrations Open!
CALLING ALL JUNIOR SAILORS!
The NYC Junior Section is delighted to be able to offer coaching for Optimist Sailors on Friday evenings during May and June. We are offering coaching for three groups of sailors, depending on your childâs experience.
Register here but please read the descriptions carefully to ensure you book in for the right level.
Update on the Optimist Trials Crosshaven 2019
NYC takes a podium place at Optimist trials25 â 28 April Crosshaven Cork was the venue for the four-day series of the Optimist trials as part of the 2019 Irish Sailing Youth Nationals. More than 60 pre-qualified optimist sailors from all over Ireland competed...