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U25s Wine Appreciation Evening â Sip, Learn & Socialise!
Good wine, great company and new friends!
Join us for a relaxed wine appreciation evening designed for young adults over 18.
Discover new flavours, enjoy guided wine tasting and learn a little more about wine in a fun, social setting.
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Thursday, 12 November | 7:30pm
đ¶ âŹ25 per person
STRICTLY OVER 18s
âš Limited places available â book now via Smartclub App and bring your friends! đ„
NYE Gala Ball
Celebrate the arrival of 2027 in timeless style at the National Yacht Clubâs spectacular New Yearâs Eve Gala Ball.
A long-standing Club tradition, this is a night to dress up, come together and welcome the New Year in unforgettable surroundings.
đ„ Drinks Reception @ 7.30pm
đœïžElegant Dinner @ 8.30pm
đ¶Music & Dancing Until Late
Gather friends, raise a glass and dance your way into the New Year at one of the Clubâs most anticipated nights of the year.
Black Tie | A Night to Remember
Book now via SmartClub App
Ring in the New Year in style at the National Yacht Club! đ„
Quiz News!
The Brains of the Bay quiz season was exhumed on Wednesday 21st October, when 19 teams returned (or participated for the first time) for an exciting and pulsating quiz, which went to a tie break when Quiztopher Columbus and Answers Aweigh finished level on points. First-time participants Answers Aweigh prevailed to set up the remainder of the season as a challenge to the existing bulwarks of the Dun Laoghaire harbour intelligentsia. We welcome Answers Aweigh, Thin Quizzy, and the returning The Quizzly Bears to the quiz. In the absence of reigning Brains of the Bay Wizard, it was an opportunity for many teams to get a head start. However, seasoned campaigners Enchantress, Corner Boys, Celtic Boys and Chancellors could not make an impact, putting paid to the claim of âa year older, a year wiserâ. Still, T.B.M. and Quiztopher Columbus kept the newbies honest. The next round is hotly anticipated.
IN CONVERSATION WITH BRIAN UNIACKE
40,000 nautical miles. Five oceans. One extraordinary adventure.
Join us at the National Yacht Club for a special evening with Brian Uniacke, First Mate aboard Team Tongyeong in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, hosted by fellow Clipper Race adventurer Damien Payne of Team Power of Seattle.
From challenging ocean crossings and unpredictable weather to life at sea, leading a crew and the unforgettable moments of sailing around the world, Brian will share first-hand stories from one of sailingâs greatest endurance challenges.
Hosted by Damien, the evening begins with dinner, followed by an engaging conversation with Brian and a Q&A session, giving you the opportunity to hear the stories behind the adventure and put your own questions to him.
Whether youâre a passionate sailor, an ocean-racing enthusiast or simply curious about what it takes to sail around the world, this promises to be a fascinating evening of adventure, insight and inspiration.
Dinner, stories from the high seas and a chance to hear from two sailors who know what it takes to go the distance.
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Thursday, 5 November
đ 7.00pm
đ National Yacht Club
đ¶ âŹ40 per person
Book now via the SmartClub App.
Non-Members Click Here to book
Transition Year Introduction To Match Racing
As part of the waterfront transition year students activities, the National YC is offering an introduction to Match Racing on the club Eliotts. Wether you have dreams to be in the next Dublin world tour line up and battle with the best Match racers or you simply want to enjoy growing sailing skill, teamwork, rules knowledge and have great exciting fun in the process, the course is for you!
National YC head coach Thomas Chaix will run the sessions along with his team. 3 of the days will be dedicated to grow the necessery skills practicing starts, the course and the teamwork in delivering solid boathandling. The final day will deliver a fun and friendly competition putting all into practice...
The Eliotts are perfect for Match racing. These small keelboats usually sailed with 3 onboard (sometimes 4) are highly manoeuvrerable and will challenge young sailors progressing all the necessery skills. Sailors can register as a team or individually. the coaching team will ensure everyone interested is able to sail.
Sign up is on nyc.ie smart club: https://www.smartclubcloud.com/events/eventlist.aspx?c=6807a1d1-b7a9-44f6-ad35-3d95686c7ff0
Places are limited to 4 teams or 12 sailors, ideally with 4 keen skippers as we have a 4 boats operation.
Patrick Hassett – Reporting from Europe
In case you missed the âone man and his keelboatâ, that trains daily in Dun Laoghaire, I am competing in North Eastern Europe in the Autumn series of the International 2.4mR Sailing League.
The first regatta was the Czech Grand Prix on Lake Macha on the last weekend of September. There were 15 competitors from Czechia, Germany, Austria and Ukraine. The first day of the regatta was light winds largely below 5 knots. A single race was completed before the wind died altogether. The second day saw a slightly stronger breeze with Detlef Muller-Boling from Germany taking the lead. The final day saw the strongest wind with a consistent breeze of 10 knots. On the first race of the final day I managed to get myself an OCS, and finished 4th overall in addition to winning 2 races. The podium places were taken by Detlef, followed by Daniel Bina and Alexander Sadilek from Czechia.
The following weekend I participated in the German Nationalâs in Plau am See. This regatta saw another few days of very light winds. There were 46 competitors from 7 nations including Heiko Kroger the current world champion and most importantly, Megan Pascoe made the journey from England. The light winds, even made getting to the racecourse, through the narrow sheltered river between the harbour and the lake, a challenge. The race committee squeezed in 5 races in the first 2 days, an achievement considering how light the wind was. On the 3rd day there was no racing due to insufficient wind. The podium was occupied by Christophe Tromer from Germany, followed by Megan and Heiko. I finished 16th overall.
Pilates – Starting Wednesday 21st October
New 6 weeks course of Pilates starting Wednesday 21st October, 7-8pm in the JB Room.
Instructor - Rachel Browne who is also a Personal Trainer and Nutritionist in the local area.
The classes will be mixed ability and choreographed to the needs of those in the room. They will be designed around sailor's needs - including core, balance work and everything needed to stay sailing fit.
âŹ100 for the 6 week block.
Please email Rachel on rachel@rbpt.ie, who will respond with a booking link and advise regarding equipment, or call her on 087 6196222 if you have any queries.
Highly Recommended !