News
Celebrate New Yearâs Eve at the National Yacht Club Gala Ball
What a Week for Our Sailors!
Brian Uniacke and Team Tongyeong have successfully arrived in Cape Town after completing Stage 3 of the 2025/2026 Clipper Round the World Race! The team currently sits in 6th place, an impressive achievement after thousands of nautical miles at sea.
Up next, on November 16th, theyâll set off on Stage 4: Marlowâs Blue Ocean Sleigh Ride â an exhilarating 4,800nm ocean crossing from Cape Town, South Africa to Fremantle, Australia.
Meanwhile, Damien Payne has returned home after his incredible adventure with Team âPower of Seattle Sport.â Weâll continue to cheer on Damienâs teammates, who are currently in 4th place after earning 3 vital points at the scoring gate in the last stage.
Weâll hear more from Damien over the coming weeks, as he shares some of his amazing stories with us, from the âchoppyâ waters in the Bay of Biscay, to lightning storms mid Atlantic.
Our junior sailors have also been making waves abroad!
Congratulations Mark O’Connor Mini Transat 20th Place Finish
The following is a report of Marks thrilling finish posted by the organisers.
It is very noteworthy that Mark sailed 3260 nm which is between 100 and 150nm more than many of his closest competitors. To do so and finish so well is testament to Marks perseverance and skill in achieving his ambitions.
All of his efforts is only made possible by the superb support received from you all so bask in the reflected glory of this fantastic achievement
Mark O'Connor: A Rough Start, A Sharp Final
Reciprocal Clubs Update
Members should note that the National Yacht Club has formalised a reciprocal rights agreement with the Yacht Club of Greece https://ycg.gr/en/home-en/. This new arrangement follows a recent meeting and burgee exchange with Stratis Andreadis of YCG Committee and deepens the strong ties between our clubs, allowing members to enjoy access to each clubâs facilities, participate in sporting and social events, and purchase distinctive club insignia
Wine Dinner – November 12th @ 20.00
Join Us for This Weekâs Wine Dinner!
Enjoy an evening of exceptional wines and exceptional food, as we welcome a special guest from our main wine supplier, Eno Wines.
Donât miss this opportunity to learn, taste, and connect with fellow wine lovers!
For bookings. . . Email: catering@nyc.ie or Phone: (01) 2805725
18,000 oysters placed in Dublin Bay in bid to establish reef
Tremendous congratulations and heartfelt thanks from all our community, to our members, David and Marguerite Lawlor, and the Green Ocean Foundation for their incredible work on the reintroduction of oyster beds in Dublin Bay.
Below article and video from their feature on Fridays RTE News.
ISORA AGM Documents Released Ahead of Key 2026 Season Talks
ISORA has released key AGM documents online ahead of its annual meeting on Saturday, 8 November 2025. The meeting is set for 1500 hours in the JB Room at the National Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire.
The agenda includes proposals on race management, officer elections, and the draft 2026 Race Schedule, which remains open to updates based on member feedback.
The 2026 programme is structured around a full calendar of Coastal Races in Ireland and Wales. The Offshore Series is designed to offer a challenging variety of ports and race formats.
Key events shaping the calendar include:
- Inishtearaght Offshore Race â 29 May
- DMYC Regatta â 6 June
- NYC Regatta â 13 June
- Round Ireland â starts 20 June
- RIYC â 27 July
- SStGYC Regatta â 4 July
- Cork Week â 6 July
- Calves Week â 4â7 August
- Abersoch Keel Boat Week â 24â28 August
- IRC Welsh National Championship â 4â6 September
Also available online are the Chairman's 2025 Report, Hon. Secretaryâs Report, a redacted version of the 2024 AGM Minutes, and a summary of WhatsApp group discussions.
Further details on www.isora.org