News
Quiz Update
The quiz resumed on Wednesday night last (19th November) in conditions that were frosty and unwelcoming. Inside the club the conditions were just frosty - at least for former champions Celtic Boys who had an appeal to popular acclaim roundly dismissed when they argued that all plants are trees. The quiz hierarchy could not stretch the conventions of quizzing to give them the point they would need to fend off the inevitable march to victory of other former champions Wizard. The Quizmaster will not be on Christy McDonnellâs Christmas card list â nor will Michael or Sara.
With Wizard beating Celtic Boys by a point, it was left to much improved Quiztopher Columbus to take third spot on the night. Reigning champions Corner Boys finished fourth, and honourable mentions go to Celtic Warriors and the returning Stars of the Sea. Another honourable mention must go to Harmerang because they asked for one!
Erstwhile champions Wizard take a commanding lead in the overall leaderboard (available on the club Noticeboard), but with discards still widely available there are opportunities for all teams to improve their positions.
Finally, although Martin McCarthy must remain nameless, it should be noted that Motor Buoys - note the name of the team! â were not able to answer the question that called for the correct spelling of âbuoyâ.
The next quiz will take place on December 3rd, at 8pm sharp!
The Quizmaster
Commodore’s Annual Dinner
Book your seat at the Commodoreâs Annual Dinner!
December 13th @ 7.00pm
Letâs celebrate an unforgettable sailing season and toast to new winds and adventures ahead.
Bookings Click HERE
Wine Dinner – 26th November
Join us for our next wine dinner on 26th November @ 19.30
Guest Speaker on the night - Liam Campbell DipWSET
Liam Campbell has nearly 30 years of experience leading wine tastings, backed by a WSET Diploma in Wine & Spirits and a Diploma in Craft Beer & Cider.
Certified as an Educator by WSET and the Cava Academy, he delivers engaging and insightful sessions to enhance appreciation of wine and drinks.
A distinguished wine writer for over 24 years, Liam is a member of the Circle of Wine Writers and currently serves as Wine & Drinks Editor for Hotel and Restaurant Times. He has previously contributed to TheTaste.ie, the Irish Independent, The Dubliner, and Easy Food Magazine.
Liam has been a tasting judge at international wine and spirits competitions for over a decade, including Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, the International Taste Institute (Brussels), Michelangelo (South Africa), and Bacchus (Madrid).
Bookings Email: manager@nyc.ie or phone (01) 2805725
Thursday Social Club
It was fantastic to see so many of our members at our very first Thursday Social morning! The bar was buzzing, the chatter was lively, and it was wonderful to watch old friends reconnect and new friendships begin. Thanks to you, our launch was a tremendous success!
Weâre delighted to announce that the Thursday Social Club will now be a monthly gathering.
Mark your calendars and join us again on 11th December for our Christmas Thursday Social Clubâfestive cheer, great company, and of course⊠cake!
Annual Ladies Chartity Fashion Show
Our annual ladies charity fashion show, in association with Audrey Taylor Fashion
will take place on Friday 5th December @ 19.00
Bookings:
Email: manager@nyc.ie
Phone: (01) 2805725
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!