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Congratulations to Peter Ryan on being Awarded Afloat.ie âSailor Of The Monthâ.
2021 started with the announcement on Friday that Peter Ryan has been awarded âSailor of the Monthâ by Afloat.ie â the voice of all things nautical and marine in Ireland.Peter and his in laws, the Horgans, have given decades of service to the National Yacht Club...
Nominations sought for NYC Sailing Awards!
Despite the extra-ordinary circumstances we have experienced during the 2020 sailing season, there are still achievements worth highlighting and celebrating!!
The Sailing Committee is looking for nomination for the 2020 sailing awards. Nominations should made using the form below by close of business on Friday 15th January 2021.
To view the list of perpetual trophies, what they are awarded for, how many nominations have been received and to nominate a fellow Club member for any Award, please click here
RS Aero Training – January 2021
The NYC is organising RS Aero training sessions on Sunday afternoons in January
Dates: Sundays - 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th January 2021
Time: 1.30pm to 4.30pm
Costs: âŹ95
Coach: Nicole Hemeryck
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Instructors wanted for 2021
The National Yacht Club is currently seeking to recruit a team of committed sailing instructors and coaches for our Summer courses. Our Instructors are of the highest quality in terms of professionalism, attitude, technical ability and passion for sailing.
Instructors will be responsible for the development of the clubs youngest members, a role that is taken extremely seriously by the club. All instructors must have current and valid instructorship qualifications for the position to which they are applying and be available for interview early in the new year.
Read the full post to more details and to apply for a position
NYC Topper January 2021 Clinic
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Dates: Sunday 3rd, Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th January 2021
Costs: âŹ25 per session - Topper charters available (âŹ15/session extra)
Times: 13:30 to 16:00
Limited to 15 participants per day on a first come first served basis (please note minimum of 6 participants required for a clinic to go ahead on any given day)
NYC Laser January 2021 Clinic
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Dates: Sunday 3rd, Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th January 2021
Costs: âŹ25 per session
Times: 13:30 to 16:00
Limited to 15 participants per day on a first come first served basis (please note minimum of 6 participants required for a clinic to go ahead on any given day)
Coaches: Henry Higgins and Conor Gorman
2021 Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta – NOR and Online Entry Form
The Notice of Race (NOR) for next July's Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta has just been published.
In order to facilitate social distancing and be Covid-19 compliant a new regatta format will comprise a One Design Championship (2nd â 4th July 2021) specifically tailored for sailors in the one-design keelboat and dinghy classes.
This to be followed by an Open Cruiser Championship (8th â 11th July 2021) catering for the full range of Cruiser Handicap classes.
Sailors have been quick to get on board with the new format with a number of classes already signed up.
Nine of the expected 22 racing classes have already declared regional or national championships to be held as part of the biennial sailing festival.
Download the Notice of Race here: VDLR_NOR_2021
Online Entry has opened with Early Bird discounted entry available until 31 March 2021.
All fully paid entries received by 31 December 2020 will be automatically entered into our monthly draw to win a VDLR Hospitality Voucher to the value of âŹ100, which may be spent on food and drink at your base club during VDLR 2021!
Visit https://dlregatta.org/ for further details.