News
Coronavirus and Irish Sailing – Communication from Harry Hermon, Chief Executive
Irish Sailing acknowledges that they are not in a position to give expert advice in respect of the Covid 19 threat and that as a minimum, the advice of the HSE should be followed.
The current advice issued today by An Taoiseach effective until 29th March, is for indoor mass gatherings of more than 100 people and outdoor mass gatherings of more than 500 people should be cancelled.
Consequently, Irish Sailing has agreed some precautionary measures for their own events to minimise the risk of infection of those involved in their activities: Read More Here
Assistant Instructor Positions 2020
The National Yacht Club is currently seeking to recruit a team of committed and enthusiastic assistant instructors for our Summer Courses 2020. This role is relevant to any individual 16 or over with relevant certification who has completed Transition Year and is interested in encouraging children to learn how to sail under the direct supervision of NYC instructors at all times.
This is an excellent opportunity to learn from qualified coaches and instructors on how to lead and deliver sessions on training courses.
Assistant Instructors looking to apply for positions should complete the online form before 4pm on Monday 23rd March 2020. Please apply here
Junior Summer Courses 2020 – Registrations now open!
The summer course dates for our two week IS sailing courses in 2020 are as follows:
Course 1: Tues 2nd â Fri 12th June
Course 2: Mon 15th â Fri 26th June
Course 3: Mon 29th June â Fri 10th July
Course 4: Mon 13th July â Fri 24th July
Course 5: Mon 27th July âFri 7th Aug
We will be running the full suite of IS levels over each two week course (Start Sailing, Basic Skills, Improving Skills, Racing, Advanced Boat handling, Adventure
FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS, LEVELS AVAILABLE IN EACH COURSE, AND TO REGISTER PLEASE CLICK HERE
No refunds will be given in the event of non- attendance
Schools Team Racing Training
Please note that there are 3 training events coming up for Team Racing.
RStGYC - Wed 4th March - Book Online - https://rsgyc.wufoo.com/forms/2020-rsgyc-wed-afternoon-schools-team-coaching/
Howth Yacht Club - March 7&8th to book email c.knowles@hyc.ie or call 01-8322141
Malahide Yacht Club - March 14th&15th to book email thereseflavin@gmail.com or call 0861712443:
Events
Unfortunately due to adverse weather the Shanahan Cup at INSS was cancelled. It is expected that this event will be rescheduled for September/October.
The Leinster Schools Team Racing Championships is scheduled for 11th March at RStGYC https://www.rsgyc.ie/event/leinster-schools-team-racing-championship-2/
The National Schools Team Racing Championships is scheduled for 25th & 26th April at RStGYC - Details to follow. Nb. We are hoping to host the ISSA AGM at this event.
N.Y.C. Sailing Awards Presentation – Gallery
The National Yacht Club celebrated another year of great sailing by its members at our annual awards dinner last Saturday night.
The club, that celebrates its 150th birthday this year, has fourteen annual awards for outstanding sailing achievements by members awarded from nominations received from members of the Committee and Sailing Sub Committee. The awards reflected a great horizon of sailing activity and administration in 2019.
Commodore Martin McCarthy awarded the "Commodore's Award" to Chris and Sandra Moore. The husband and wife team were rewarded for their dedicated and ongoing voluntary service in support of sailing both for the Club and for Dublin Bay Sailing club.
Click here to view the gallery
DAVY NYC 150th Regatta – ENTRY NOW OPEN
Entries are now open for the Davy NYC Sesquicentennial Regatta!!
To view the Notice of Race and to enter the Regatta, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Topper Spring 2020 Coaching Programme – Sundays February / March
The NYC has an exciting Topper Spring Coaching Programme over 7 Sundays in February & March.
There will be 2 groups â advanced racers (who will have a full day: rigged for 09:30 for a 10:30 launch) and improvers (who will have Ÿ day coaching â rigged for 13:30 for a 14:00 launch)
We have 7 session regular coaching programme until Easter on the folowing dates: 2nd February, 9th February, 16th February (start of mid term week), 23rd February (end of mid term week), 1st March, 22nd March, 29th March.
The costs are:
âŹ210 for the advanced racers group,
âŹ140 for the improvers group
The programme is open to Toppers on the waterfront Clubs
NYC members can charter a Club Topper at a cost of âŹ100 for the 7 sessions (via the registration form)