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Lift-out and Keelboat Winter Storage
The lift-out on the NYC platform is scheduled for Saturday 11th October 2025, weather permitting.
Platform space is limited and, for essential planning purposes, applications for keelboats should be returned PRIOR TO TUESDAY 30th SEPTEMBER with a cheque made payable to the National Yacht Club AND confirm their intention by sending an email to sailing@nyc.ie
Download: Winter Storage Form 25 and here for the Carlisle Pier: Winter Storage Form 25 Carlisle Pier
Please note that to facilitate the annual lift out, all dinghies must be removed from the platform at the latest on Sunday October 5th and will be allowed to return from Saturday October 18th
NYC Sailors Clipper Journey
Our sailors have reached Puerto Sherry after completing Leg 1 of the Clipper Round the World race.
Having battled force 8 winds, 6 metre waves and some of the worst conditions for race 1 in Clipper history,
Damiens Team Power of Seattle claimed 3rd place and sit 2nd overall, while Brian and Team Tongyeong sit in 6th.
Some well earned Rest in Puerto Sherry before the set off on Sunday on Leg 2, The South Atlantic Challenge, 5,300nm to Punta Del Este, Uruguay.
Wishing our sailors fair winds and safe passage.
Find your race tracker and follow the teams at www.clipperroundtheworld.com
Wine Appreciation Course
Explore the world of wine with Neville Whisker, WSET-qualified expert with decades of experience.
7 bi-weekly nights · 2 hours per session · 6 wines to taste each evening
Week 1: 10-Oct Viniculture
Week 2: 17-Oct France
Week 3: 24-Oct France
Week 4 31-Oct Spain & Italy
Week 5 14-Nov The Americas
Week 6 28-Nov The Antipodes
Week 7 4 Dec ( Thursday) Champagne, Sherry & Port
What youâll discover:
đ Wine regions of the world
đ Grapes, soil, climate & winemaking
đ„ Champagne, Sherry & Port
Course Outline:
- Week 1: Viniculture & Viticulture
- Weeks 2â3: France
- Week 4: Spain & Italy
- Week 5: The Americas
- Week 6: The Antipodes
- Week 7: Champagne, Sherry & Port
Cost: Approx âŹ200 pending on numbers. Max 18 persons
Each session includes guided tasting and discussion, giving you the tools to understand, evaluate, and enjoy wine with greater confidence.
Due to popular demand we hope to run an additional couse in the early Spring.
Club Table Quiz Series â Winter 2025/26
Our popular fortnightly table quiz series will recommence on Wednesday, 22nd October 2025 at the usual time of 8:00 PM sharp! All club members are warmly invited to join â whether for a single night, several, or the full series. The quiz...
JUNIOR TRAINING AUTUMN 2025
At the National YC, We run Autumn coached training on Saturday afternoons. In order to facilitate to the best of our ability possible other activities/sports, training starts at 13.00 with the daily briefing (rigged and ready unless stated otherwise by the coach) and finishes after debrief is completed around 17.00
As the number of coaches and the groupings directly depends on participation, it is important to get sailors commitment. The focus is to develop skills at the appropriate level of competencies and coaches will use drills appropriate to the level of the sailors, the variability of abilities and boats types. The overall aim is enjoyment, progress and cooperation.
The classes supported by the club: Optimist, Dinghies (Topper, RS Feva, ILCA), Skiffs (29er and 49er FX)
The levels:
- RACE: Race training, EVERY SATURDAY starting on sept 6th and finishing Dec 13th : 300EUR Full programme of up to 13 sessions or 40/session
- PROGRESS: Small boat sailing scheme from Irish Sailing courses syllabus, EVERY SATURDAY starting on sept 6th and finishing Oct 26th: 150EUR Full programme (up to 7 sessions) or 40/session
Coaching team: Head coach: Thomas Chaix, Lead coach Optimist: Alfonso Moreno Perez, Lead coach skiffs: William Walsh, Other coaches (Eoin Byrne, Conor Gorman, Ellie Cunnane, Nicola FergusonâŠ) will support training
For more details and to register, Please Click Here
ADULT DINGHY TRAINING AUTUMN 2025
At the National YC, We run Autumn coached training on Saturday mornings from 9.30 until approximately 12.00. Good atmosphere, enjoyment and learning are the main aims and often debrief happens back up in the club bar with a welcomed and deserved post sailing lunch.
The session is Open to ALL LEVELS of ability and usually run on ILCAs and RS Aeros... Other dinghies are welcomed to join as most drills happen on short courses promoting boat handling skills.
Club dinghies may be chartered (we have two ILCAs and a few Toppers) for members only.
As the number of coaches and the groupings (if any) directly depends on participation, it is important to get sailors commitment.
Lead Coach and delivering approximately 50% of the sessions: Thomas Chaix
Thomas will be supported by other coaches and instructors
There are 4 prices structure to suit various schedules: Click Here for More Details and to Register
Our Sailors Take On Mighty Challenges Across the World
This month, National Yacht Club members are making waves on the global stage. From the Clipper Round the World Race to the Mini Transat and La Solitaire du Figaro, our sailors are proudly representing the club.
Damian Payne (@teampowerofseattlesports ) and Brian Uniacke (@team.tongyeong.clipperrace ) have set sail on the first leg of the Clipper Round the World Race.
This Sunday, Tom Dolan (@tomdolanskipper ) begins his defence of the La Solitaire du Figaro title.
Later this month, Mark OâConnor (@marksmini650 ) will embark on his solo Mini Transat adventure.
Everyone at the National Yacht Club wishes them fair winds, safe passage, and every success.
Please give them a follow and show your support as they take on these incredible challenges!
