Junior Sailing
Baltimore early-bird deadline extended to 10pm Friday the 12th January
The deadline for availing of the early-bird discounted entry for Baltimore Spring Training Week has been extended to 10pm Friday the 12th January.
This year sees the beginning of a revamping of the Baltimore Spring Camp with the goal of making it the premier Optimist training event in the Irish sailing calendar. A feature of this plan sees IODAI investing in enhancing the quality of the training at all levels. More structured training programmes will ensure that a higher level of skills will be acquired by all sailors. Performance sailors will benefit from more focused coaching, while an increased number of senior coaches will ensure that all sailors benefit from the expertise they bring. Main features include:
Donât miss out and make sure to sign up today.
DOGs Winter Programme 2017
We will be running our Dun Laoghaire Optimist Group (DOG's) training programme over the winter in conjunction with the RStGYC and RIYC.
Dates are: October - 1st, 8th, 14th, 15th, 22nd, November - 11th, 12th, 19th, 26th, December - 2nd, 3rd, 10th
This programme is open to Optimist sailors who have qualified for the Irish Selection Trials in April. The coaching will be provided by a mix of Irish and 8 Days a Week coaches and there is a total of 28 sessions running through to the Trials event.
The cost of the programme is âŹ1,395 and is payable in 3 instalments of âŹ465, the second of which can be paid using this link
Update on Junior Awards 2017
Last Saturday evening the junior section gathered together for the annual dinner and prize giving which was a great success, with well over 200 attending. Cormac / Louise and their teams did a fantastic job running the event. As did the sailing instructors. See all the photos below.
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Junior Awards & Dinner 25th November 2017
Junior Sailors Dinner at 7pm.
Followed by Prize Giving and Junior Disco until 10.30pm
Parents: A social evening Buffet Meal & glass of Wine in the JB room (7-9pm) until prizegiving @9pm
Juniors âŹ10
Parents âŹ20
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Laser Winter 2017 Club Training Programme
The NYC has an exciting Laser Winter 2017 Training Programme starting on Sunday 22nd October and running for 6 Sundays with a mid-term break:
Dates: 22nd October
5th November
12th November
19th November
26th November
3rd December
Time:12:30-16:30 / Price : âŹ120
For details and registration, please click here
Optimist Winter 2017 Club Training Programme
The NYC has an exciting Optimist Winter 2017 Training Programme starting on Sunday 22nd October and running for 6 Sundays with a mid-term break:
Dates: 22nd October
5th November
12th November
19th November
26th November
3rd December
Time:12:30-16:30 / Price : âŹ120
For details and registration, please click here
NYC Junior Sailing Celebrates its 50 years in style
Almost 150 supporters of sailing in the National Yacht Club got together on Saturday 30th September to mark the 50th Jubilee anniversary of NYC Junior section. Open to over 18s who have been involved in NYCâs junior section over the years as sailors, parents, friends and instructors, the evening reunited three generations to celebrate junior sailing at NYC. The evening was also an opportunity to raise funds for a fleet of Fireflies that will benefit NYCâs current young and upcoming sailors.