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NYC Winter Optimist training 2018
NYC Optimist Intermediate Programme
NYC junior section will be running winter sailing lessons to develop intermediate group of optimist sailors from September 2018 to April 2019. The aim is to support committed sailors throughout the winter months to improve and develop racing skills. Places will be limited to six sailors per group and lessons will take place during half of the day at NYC on both Saturday and Sunday. First weekend session will start 1st and 2nd of September. Weekend session (2 half days) will roughly cost âŹ35 per sailor.For further details on dates times availability and registration please contact maryjustine@gmail.com and francis.vansteenberge@gmail.com
NYC Optimist Performance Programme
NYC junior section will be running performance winter sailing sessions aimed uniquely to perfect racing skills for a select group of top optimist sailors from September 2018 to April 2019. The goal is to uniquely focus on experienced event racing skills throughout the winter months. Places will be limited to six highly ranked Irish sailors. Lessons will take place at NYC on both Saturday and Sunday and require commitment of full day on the water on both days. If there is a dilemma regarding the eligibility of a sailor to take part in this group, the final decision will be made by the professional coach. First weekend session will start 1st and 2nd of September. For further details on dates, times, availability and registration please contact francis.vansteenberge@gmail.com
Hugh O’Connor wins second place at Topper Worlds in China
Hugh O'Connor wins 2nd Place at the Topper World Championships in Shenzhen China
The Topper Worlds had the largest entry ever this year in Shenzhen China. Conditions were light and wet with lots of humidity. Despite the difficult sailing conditions Hugh O'Connor came second overall.and first for his country. Now the holiday can begin as the group continue their tour of China.
Update on the 420 Worlds 2018
420 Worlds 2018 â Newport, Rhode Island
Nicola and Fiona Ferguson from the National Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, competed in the 420 World Championships in Newport, Rhode Island, from 10th-15th August. 167 boats from 18 countries competed in this event. Sailors travelled from all parts of the USA, Australia, Canada, Chile, France, Great Britain, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and the US Virgin Islands.
Roads within Dun Laoghaire Closed Saturday 18th & Sunday19th August
Rathdown County Council will temporarily close the roads listed below on Saturday 18th Sunday 19th August, 2018 to facilitate an Ironman Event.
ROAD ACCESS RESTRICTIONS SATURDAY 18th / SUNDAY 19th AUGUST 2018
IRONMANÂź 70.3 Dun Laoghaire is coming to your neighbourhood!
Pedestrian movement remains unrestricted and therefore, pedestrians may access and cross the bike course
whenever it is safe to do so and under the guidance of event stewards when appropriate. However, the
following restrictions apply to all vehicles. The detailed information below will allow you to plan your route on
race day and avoid any unnecessary delays.
http://www.dlrcoco.ie/en/news/general-news-public-notices/ironman-703-dun-laoghaire-route-information
NYC sailors have great performance at British Nationals
The British Optimist nationals were held in Pwllheli this year. We had 43 Irish sailors at the event and overall the Irish performed very well.
The national Yacht club was represented by 10 sailors, 5 of which are on the Iodai u12 team. Lucia Cullen (u12 team), Edward (u12 team), Ella and Jonathon Dempsey, Conor Staunton(u12team), Des, Hugh & Luke Turvey, Clementine Van Steenberg (u12 team) and Rocco Wright,(U12 team).
The weather was great but sailing conditions were light and shifty.
Topper World Championships China 2018
Winthrop Engineering Ltd wishes the Dublin Topper Team going to China for the World Topper Championship the Best of Luck.
This August the National Yacht Club will be represented by a strong team at the world Topper Championship in China. The Meisha Campus at Longcheer Yacht Club in Shenzhen will be hosting the championship. This year sees a record number over 250 entering the event which will be no bother for our sailors who have trained long and hard over the winter and competed over the summer at all the national events. Our team consists of Hugh O'Connor who ranks number one at the moment along with Natasha Hemeryck who ranks number 3, Eoghan Turner Deirdre Turner and Caoimhe Seymour. Caoimhe Seymour won the recent traveller in the 4.2 sail in Carrickfergus.
Large Turnout of Flying Fifteens for Facet Trophy
What has now become a established event in the calender the Facet Jewellers Trophy presented and donated by Pat Shannon took place over the weekend with a 17 strong fleet and was won by David Gorman & Chris Doorly (NYC). In warm conditions a sea breeze kicked in to give great sailing conditions. It generally paid to go right out of the strong incoming tide. Read more