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Laser 4.7 World Championships – Call for Volunteers!
The NYC is jointly hosting (with the RSGYC) the ILCA Laser 4.7 World Championships from Saturday 7th August to Saturday 14th August 2021
After much uncertainty due to a fast changing pandemic situation, it is now confirmed that the event will go ahead unless further travel restrictions are in place...but for now, over 220 entries from 31 countries are expected!
We are looking for volunteers both ashore (logistics pre-event / measurement / launching and retrieving during racing days) and afloat (mark laying / rescue) to ensure that the event can be run in a safe and smooth way.
So no matter if you can commit for the full event or just for one day, EVERY VOLUNTEER COUNTS!!
Please use the form here to view roles and requirements and to make yourself available...
For further information about the event, visit the official event website here: http://2021-47-youth.laser-worlds.com/
For a list of entries, please visit ILCA's website here: https://sailing.laserinternational.org/site/event-site/128/entrylist
Thanking you in advance
Laser 4.7 Worlds Organising Committee
Great NYC success at the Ulster Championship in Belfast Lough
The Ulster championships were hosted by County Antrim Yacht Club on the north shore of Belfast Lough. Competitors contended with strong tidal currents on a trapezoidal championship course with steady winds of 12-18 knots. 56 competitors took part overall The ICLA 4 (Laser 4.7) class was won by NYC's Christian Ennis (pictured left) who has three bullets out of the 6 races. credit to our newest sailors Michael Byrne and Dylan de Vreeze who came in 9th place and 16th place.
The Radial class (ICLA 6) had the most competitors and Hugh O'Connor (pictured below) achieved a superb 3rd place overall and 2nd Youth Sailor winning the middle race on both days. This was the first serious race for many of our sailors in over 2 years and it was great to see everyone in action again. Other super achievements from NYC sailors included Adam Irvin 10th and Rachel Garvey 25th.
We look forward to the next event, the Connaughts which is to be held in Wexford Sailing and Tennis Club on 17th and 18th July. Places are limited to 100 so get your entries in early.
Davy N.Y.C. Junior Regatta – Wednesday 14th July – NOR / Entry Form / SIs
The National Yacht Club is hosting its annual Davy Junior Regatta on Wednesday 14th July. Entry Fee: â âŹ15 for single-handed boats â âŹ25 for 2-handed boats l Registration will take place on Wednesday 14th July 08:15 â 09:00 at the NYC Race...
Topper Northerns 2021 – NYC Report
The Topper Northern Championships were held this year in Donaghadee Sailing Club on the north County Down coast. Having waited for the breeze to fill in the 37 competitors eventually set off for the first of three races on Saturday afternoon. The strong tide in the sound off Donaghadee created problems for the sailors resulting in several general recalls and black flag starts, but unlike Sunday when racing was abandoned due to a rolling fogbank, all three races were completed successfully.
Representing the NYC was Ella Fitzgerald who sailed consistently well, finishing at the top of the leader board in 2nd place overall and taking home the silverware as 1st Lady.
A successful return to racing for 29er National Championships 2021
After almost one year off the race course, NYCâs 29er sailors travelled to Crosshaven with great determination to take part in the 2021 AIB 29er national Championships 3-4 July.
The two-day event was a success: sailing conditions were better than forecast with little rain and most of the ten-race series was held in 12-15 knots on the Curlane Bank, Cork Harbour. Winds were shifty though, and with six races back-to-back covering over 60km of distance on Saturday and four races on Sunday, the sailorsâ fitness and stamina were truly tested. The fifteen-boat 29er fleet is growing steadily and NYCâs representatives did their club proud.
Leinster Optimist Championships 2021 – NYC Report
The Provident CRM Optimist Leinsters were held this year at Howth Yacht Club in a fresh breeze with over 60 + competitors.
Representing the club were several sailors and best placed was Ava Ennis (pictured) in senior fleet.
Ava finished strong on both days achieving a 3rd place finish on Saturday and improving again on Sunday, taking a 2nd place to finally finish at the top of the leader board in 5th place overall and 2nd placed girl.
Six races were run during the event over the two-day period and winds stayed fresh throughout.
All NYC Sailors finished with strong placings, Kate Flood, Grace Gavin and Marie Butler. A special mention must go to James Gorman who at only eleven years of age finished in 32nd place overall and within the top 10 Juniors, fantastic result James, very well done.
National Yacht Club is proud to be a signatory of the 20×20 initiative
The National Yacht Club is proud to be a signatory of the 20x20 initiative to encourage more women and girls to get involved in sport. Increasing the visibility of women in sport is key. Over 600 clubs across Ireland have signed up and the NYC is thrilled to...