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ILCA U21 Worlds 2025 – Volunteer Form
With Heartfelt Gratitude!
The National Yacht Club and the Royal St George Yacht Club are jointly hosting the ILCA Under 21 World Championships from Friday 22nd to Friday 29th August...
We are absolutely thrilled to invite you to join us as a volunteer for the ILCA U21 World Championships 2025! Your enthusiasm and willingness to contribute will make this prestigious event truly unforgettable.
Volunteers like you are the heart and soul of this championship, bringing energy, passion, and community spirit to every moment. Whether you can spare a few hours on a single day or dedicate more time to this exciting event, your involvement will make a world of difference, and we warmly welcome you to the teamâwhether you're a first-time volunteer or a returning friend!
No previous experience is needed for many of our roles, making this the perfect chance to dive in, make new connections, and share in the joy of being part of something extraordinary. Youâll create lasting memories, forge new friendships, and experience the thrill of contributing to a world-class event.
Please click here for more information and to volunteer
Notice to Mariners 11 of 2025 – Annual Harbour Swim – Sunday 3rd August
Please note the (95th) Annual Harbour swim will take place on 3rd August 2025.
All Harbour users are directed to keep clear of the swimmers; this includes both watercraft and shore-side rod fishermen.
Additionally - boats moored in the East Bight are not to operate their engines.
The Childrenâs Race is scheduled to start at approximately 18:30hours
The Ladiesâ Race is scheduled to start at approximately 19:00 hours
The Mensâ Race is scheduled to start at approximately 20:00 hours
All adult races will have the same course, concluding at 21:00 hours
No Lunch Service
Please be advised we will have no lunch service on Wednesday 30th July.
Normal food service will resume for evening service.
ILCA Leinster Championships 2025 Results
ILCA Leinster Championships 2025 Results can be viewed here
Congratulations to Finn Lynch!
National Yacht Clubâs very own Finn Lynch is now ranked World No. 2 â a monumental achievement!
His hard work, dedication, and relentless pursuit of excellence are truly paying off.
We couldnât be prouder. A true role model for all our young sailors.
The Cruising Chronicles
On a cold, foggy Thursday morning in June, CHRISTO with her compliment of two, myself and our vice-commodore, Rosemary Cadogan, dropped her lines in DĂșn Laoghaire destined for the Isle of Arran, Scotland. Accompanied by Seahouse captained by David Lawlor and her crew of two, both vessels ventured out into the pea soaper of Dublin Bay. Our 06:00 departure accompanied by fair winds guaranteed favourable tides for the voyage north, however with a visibility less than 50 metres both vessels tentatively motored north into Dublin Bay and the challenge of VTS in the fog. Our passage entailed a quick transit however VTS had different plans. Due to excessive traffic and thick fog we were held south of the channel for 45 minutes before clear transit was granted and we continued onto the Bailey. Rounding the Bailey brought the wind from a favourable angle and allowed for the raising of the main and unfurling of the Code D. Continuing on our heading we battled the fog only clearing it when Lambay Island was off our port quarter presenting us with beautiful blue skies and comfortable cruising winds to carry us to our destination.