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Update on the Volvo Dun Laoghaire regatta 2019
Following a very successful four-day regatta last weekend , five NYC boats finished at the top of their fleets. Vincent Farrell and team won the Coastal Echo, John and Neil Masterson won the Shipman class, Neil OâToole won the Moth Class. The Ruffian Alias co owned by Commodore Martin McCarthy won the Ruffian title and David Gorman and Chris Doorly won the Flying Fifteen class. In addition, the pair were presented with the Dubarry Boot as winners of the Boat of the week. 498 Boats took part in the regatta with over 2,500 sailors participating.
Picture: Don OâDowd event chairman, Chris Doorly, David Gorman, Martin McCarthy.
Annalise Murphy launched the Davyâs Junior Regatta
A big thank you to Annalise Murphy who kindly launched the Davyâs Junior Regatta yesterday at the club, all the kids had a great time. Donât forget to register for the regatta here https://nyc.cloudframz.com/2019/07/nyc-junior-regatta-24th-july-entries-now-open/
Wayfarers Ladies DBSC Racing Squad – Tuesdays Series III
The Club has entered 3 of its Club Wayfarers to race in Dublin Bay on Tuesday evenings.
Registrations are now open for the last series of 7 Tuesday evenings.
For further details, please contact Rosemary Cadogan O'Connell via sailing@nyc.ie
29er Nationals report
The 29er Nationals sponsored by Deutsche Leasing Ireland and Hiremate and hosted by the National Yacht Club in Dun Laoghaire took place June 29th-30th. Eleven 29ers lined up for the scheduled 10 race championship including defending National Champion helm Atlee Kohl and crew Chris Bateman (although now competing in different boats) and recent 29er ISAF qualifiers Rian Geraghty-McDonnell & Nathan Van Steenberge and Leah Rickard & Eimer McMorrow-Moriarty.
Leinster Laser Championship Rush 2019
The Leinster Laser Championship took place in Rush from the 6-7th July..
The club was represented by Hugh OâConnor in the 4.7 Rig and James Delaney in the Radial.
On Saturday the conditions were light and shifty with a large tide which was challenging for all sailors, however, the Race Officer managed to squeeze 3 races in.
NYC Junior Regatta – 24th July – Entries Now Open
The National Yacht Club is hosting its annual Junior Regatta on Wednesday 24th July.
Entry will be online only and will close at Midnight on Tuesday 23rd July 2019;
Entry Fee:
- âŹ15 for single-handed boats
- âŹ25 for 2-handed boats
Registration will take place on Tuesday 23rd July 16:30 â 18:30 and Wednesday 24h July 08:30 - 09:00 at the NYC Race Office. Competitors briefing 09:15 on July 24th
Launching for both fleets is scheduled to commence at 10:00hrs with the first warning signal for the Harbour Fleet at 10:45 and the Main Fleet at 11:15.
3 races are scheduled. There will be a free for competitors chicken nuggets & chips starting at 15:00 in the National Yacht Club, followed by prize giving. Then later on, an alcohol free Junior Disco from 19:00 to 21.30 (free for all competitors).
Download NOR: Junior Regatta NOR 2019
Download SIs: Junior Regatta SI's 2019
Ballykeefe Distillery Drinks Sponsor
The National Yacht Club are thrilled to announce Ballykeefe Distillery our drinks partners for our combined regattaBe sure to visit our Ballykeefe Gin & Poitin promotion on Friday & Saturday evening between 6pm - 7pm beside the BBQ areaIRISH FAMILY FARMThe...