News
Royal Wedding Celebration on Saturday 19th May
To celebrate this special occasion the National Yacht Club are televising the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan with Tea/Croissants/Prosecco at 10.30 â 11.00 am and invite guests toast the Happy Couple and watch the ceremony at 12 oâclock, followed by lunch.
In true Royal fashion if you would like to wear your fascinator and dress up for the occasion, we would be delighted.
For more information you can contact Maureen Murphy at maureen@maureenmurphy.eu
Update on theTopper Southern Championship RCYC 12-13th May
This weekend saw superb racing in Cork with the National Yacht Club well represented by Hugh O'Connor, Natasha Hemeryck, Caoimhe Byrne and Caoimhe Seymour. Conditions were tough with strong tides and shifty winds. Hugh O'Connor finished the first day in the lead and managed to stave off stiff competition on day two winning the overall championship outright.
Caoimhe Seymour battled it out for 4th Place in the 4.2 Rig and Natasha Hemeryck and Caoimhe Byrne gained respectable places in the top half of the fleet. Congratulations to all our sailors.
Annalise quits Laser Radial & launches 49er FX campaign for Tokyo
Olympic Silver Medalist Annalise has quit the Laser Radial dinghy and launched a twoâyear campaign for the Tokyo Olympics in the 49er FX skiff dinghy.
The news is revealed in this morning's Irish Times Sailing Column here and it follows Annalise's two year hiatus from the class since Rio that had left everyone wondering, including team management, what the former European Radial Champion, would do next.
Harbour to Harbour Riders
An attempt to sail down the Grand Canal, in aid of DLR Special Needs activities
A 200 km trip in the beautiful new Shannon One Design âSODâ lake boat, armed with a special sail, the spinnaker pole and eight fenders from the newly restored Dublin Bay 24 â both traditional boats recently completed by Brittany wooden boat building school Skol Ar Mor.
Chris Craig & crew will take on the 130 km & 44 canal locks in stage 1 of this epic journey from Dun Laoghaire and Ringsend Harbours to Shannon Harbour - assisted by a new electric outboard motor kindly supplied by Irish Ship & Barge Fabrication Co. Then a 60 km lake sail onwards to Dromineer in time for their annual regatta.
Mitsubishi motors present Irish sailing club of the year to the national yacht club
Mitsubishi Motors Ireland last night presented the magnificent wheel trophy for the Irish Sailing Club of the Year 2018, to the National Yacht Club at an award ceremony in the Club, last night (8 May 2018) The Trophy was made 40 years ago for the initial awarding of the âIrish Sailing Club of the Yearâ and over that last 21 years, Mitsubishi Motors Ireland have generously sponsored the coveted award.
Midweek Nippers – Registrations now open
We have just opened the nipperâs course to potential members as their one course to try (once per family). The course cost âŹ100, But there will be an additional charge for this courses of âŹ50 ONLY 3 PLACES LEFT
In May and June every year the Club runs coaching sessions one evening a week for Minors from 6 to 8 years old.
This is very popular and is a great way, particularly for children and parents to make new friends.
The sailing is done in Optimists and no boat is required. Come and try some fun sailing no boat needed.
Starting on Wednesday 16th of May for 6 weeks (until 20th June) and running from 1730 to 1930.
First Aid Course – May 2018
By popular demand, we are organising another 1st Aid course on Saturday 26th May 2018.
Venue: National Yacht Club
Times: 9:00am-5:00pm
PLACES ARE LIMITED TO 12 ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS
Cost: âŹ70.00 per person including first aid manual and certificate. Click here to register