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2020 Optimist Nationals
Optimist Nationals 2020 report
In a most unusual year for everyone and many sailing events being cancelled, it was fantastic to see the 2020 Optimist Nationals going ahead at the RCYC. With participant numbers being significantly reduced in order to comply with the strict Covid-19 protocols, we were fortunate that eight NYC Juniors qualified for entry across the three fleets - Clementine van Steenberge, Ava Ennis, Kate Flood, Caoilinn Geraghty-McDonnell, James Hall, Lizzie Hall, Maria Butler and Patrick Butler.
The event was sailed in mainly light airs with strong tides and a full series was sailed over the four days. Particular congratulations to Clementine (1st Senior Fleet Girl) and Caoilinn Geraghty-McDonnell (1st Junior Fleet overall) and Maria Butler (5th Regatta fleet) in her first Nationals.
All the participating NYC Juniors have been training throughout 2020 in the build-up to the event and we are so proud of all our Juniors for the effort and commitment they have shown.
To continue the NYCâs commitment to growing the Optimist Class fleet, there will be plenty of Winter coaching for all levels, details to follow shortly.
Autumn Junior Clinics September / October for Opis, Toppers and Laser 4.7s
As we are not running the Junior September Series this year due to the Covid-19 situation, we have decided to run a small number of clinics for 4 weeks on Sundays from 13th September* to 4th October
(*Laser 4.7s will run on Saturday 12th, then Sundays)
Optimist and Topper Clinics will run half-days, mornings or afternoons, depending on levels and Laser 4.7s on 'full' days.
For details on dates, levels, morning / afternoon sessions and costs, please click here
Fastnet 450 Race
SCORA (South Coast Offshore Racing Association), in association with the National Yacht Club and the Royal Cork Yacht Club, are delighted to stage the 'Fastnet 450', an offshore race from Dun Laoghaire to Cork Harbour via the Fastnet Rock.
The IRC race will start in Dun Laoghaire at 13:00 on Saturday 22nd August 2020 and pass the Muglin, Tuscar, Conningbeg and Fastnet lighthouses to Starboard before returning to Cork Harbour and passing the Cork Buoy to Port, finishing when Rochesâs Point bears due East. The course is specifically designed to be of sufficient length to qualify skippers and crew for the RORC Fastnet Race 2021.
The clubs have combined forces to mark their anniversary celebrations, it being the 150th anniversary of the National Yacht Club and 300th (Tricentenary) of the Royal Cork Yacht Club.
You can track the progress of the 20 boats entered, including NYC's 'A plus' and 'Hot Cookie' by Clicking Here
NYC Sesquicentennial Anniversary Race Day – Saturday 5th September 2020
In light of the current Covid-19 pandemics situation and the Government announcements earlier this week, it has been decided to scale down the event planned for September 5th and 6th and to stage a one day only NYC Sesquicentennial Anniversary Race Day!
For details, Notice of Race and Online Entry Form, please visit https://nyc.cloudframz.com/150th-raceday/
Dun Laoghaire Regatta Sept 5&6 Highlighting National YC 150th – NOR & Entry Form
We are delighted to announce the format and to publish the Notice of Race and draft Sailing Instructions of the Dun Laoghaire Regatta, highlighting the National Yacht Club's Sesquicentennial Anniversary!
Beyond the NYC, this is the key 'On-the-Water Event' for Dun Laoghaire in this Covid pandemic year, encompassing the rationel J80 National Championships, the Shipman National Championships, the SB20 Eastern Championships and the 29er Eastern Championships!
With all the Clubs' Regatta normally held in June and July cancelled earlier, the Dun Laoghaire Regatta' in September is the key Sailing Celebration Event in 2020 and is fully supported and co-organised with the other waterfront Clubs (Dun Laoghaire Motor Yacht Club, Royal Irish Yacht Club and Royal St George Yacht Club) and we are very grateful to them.
The organisers would also like to thank DBSC which is providing key logistical and expertise support to our Clubs' Regatta and are acknowledging this crucial support by giving a 50% discount on entry fees for all boats already entered in the DBSC Summer series and taking part in the Dun Laoghaire Regatta*
(* this discount is already factored in the J80, SB20, Shipman and 29er Class Championships taking place over the same weekend)
As you are aware, it will also be a very different sort of Regatta as all restrictions on in-door gatherings and social distancing rules (in the Clubhouse, on the platform, in the launches, on pontoons and slipways) will remain in place and strictly adhered to.
However, lets the shore-side situation not spoil our enjoyment on the water and we will hopefully see all our racing members supporting this event in the best way they know...by winning races!!
For Notice of Race, Online Entry Form and Sailing Instruction, please visit: www.nyc.ie/150th-regatta
TY Dublin Adventure Course Opening for Bookings on Monday 10th August
14th -16th SEPTEMBER
(Timings to be confirmed)
COST âŹ150.00
On this 3 day course the students will meet other sailors whilst taking part in kayaking, wakeboarding, rowing and paddle boarding.
The students will meet each day at a designated club where they will be informed of which activity they will be taking part in that day.
All the activities will be off site to the clubs so they will have to bring their leap cards or money as they will be taking public transport to the activity locations. After the activities they will come back to 1 of the clubs to have a bbq or pizza, which is included. All students will take part in all of the activities just on different days.
PLACES ARE LIMITED TO 48 SO PLEASE BOOK EARLY HERE (DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS AUGUST 20TH)
Notice to Mariners Annual Harbour swim – Sunday 16 August, 2020
Please note the (90th) Annual Harbour swim will take place on Sunday 16 August, 2020
All harbour users are directed to keep clear of the swimmers; this includes both watercraft and shore-side rod fishermen.
Additionally - boats moored in the East Bight are not to operate their engines.
The Mensâ Race is scheduled to start at approximately 09:15 hours
The Ladiesâ Race is scheduled to start at approximately 10:15 hours
The Mensâ and Ladiesâ races will have the same course which will last approximately fifty minutes each
HW 10:30 hours
The course will be as follows:
START at the RSGYC Slipway - swim directly to the East Pier Lighthouse
TURN toward the East Pier and thence parallel to the East Pier (inside the moorings) to the Bandstand
TURN towards the head of the Carlisle Pier
TURN and then a straight line to the FINISH at the RSGYC Slipway