Junior Sailing
Optimist Spring 2018 Club Training Programme
The NYC has an exciting Optimist Spring 2018 Training Programme starting on Sunday 4th February and running for 6 Sundays with a mid-term break.
Dates:
Sundays: February 4th, February 25th, March 4th, March 11th, March 18th, March 25th. Time:12:30-16:30 / Price : âŹ120.
To register (and to optionally charter a Club boat), please click here
TY 2017-2018 Programme â Block 2 (Laser/Feva Coaching) Registrations Now Open
Block 2 (Laser and RS Feva Coaching) activities are moving to Saturday Afternoons (13:30 to 17:00), starting Saturday 24th February!
The cost is âŹ80 per participant ex. charter fees for Club RS Fevas (âŹ60 per boat) if applicable
Use the form here to register for this âBlockâ of 4 weeks. For further details, please contact Elva OâSullivan via juniors@nyc.ie
Junior safety Talk at the NYC Sunday 4th February
We are running a talk on
Beach-master Training and an explanation of the junior coaching safety protocol, on Sunday 4th February at 3pm in the NYC.
We encourage anyone involved with our junior section to attend, as it would be of great benefit to them.
Transition Year 2018 Upcoming Courses
Some TY Course coming up on our website over the next few months, places are limit so we advice to book early
Registration Opens 31st January
Laser/Feva - Wednesday Afternoons
Feb 21st - Apr 11th / 2pm - 5pm
âŹTBA maximum (20)
Registration Opens 1st February
First Aid Course - Sunday 25th February
9am - 5pm maximum (12) âŹ70
Registration Opens 22nd March
Rib Course - Sat & Sun April / 9am -4.30pm
âŹ195 maximum (12)
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.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/1ny7fsj7iywj1xo/AACyb3PaIDbgPg34MpYp-6LAa?dl=0