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Adult Sail Training Courses – Registrations now open for our 3 courses this Summer!
Learn how to sail or improve on your sailing skills through the Adult Sail Training programme at the National Yacht Club!
Now taking registrations for our Adult Sail Training courses running each for 4 Sundays in May, June and September...Choose between Sunday morning or afternoon sessions...
For course details, pricing and registration please click here
Hurry, places are limited to 8 per session!!!
Quiz News!
True champions know when to shine. When competition gets serious, the true champion can go up a gear and put their opponents under pressure by simply competing at a consistently high standard. Those opponents who cannot go toe-to-toe fade in the heat of battle. So it was with our reigning champions Wizard who opened up a commanding lead during the quiz on Wednesday, 12th February, and who never looked back. The Corner Boys stayed in their corner, T.B.M. turned back meekly, Enchantress fell under a spell, and The Dirty Ruckers couldnât clean up their act. Wizard answered an impressive 48 of 51 questions correctly. The Quizmaster will have to take stock.
In the overall series Leaderboard, Wizard cemented their lead, but with discards coming into play there are a number of teams who will have aspirations to challenge. The Corner Boys and T.B.M. are joint second with some valuable discards available, and Chancellors, Teamtastic, Harmerang, Enchantress and The Dirty Ruckers can all dream of mounting a challenge.
Three evenings to go! The next quiz is on Wednesday, 26th March, at 8.00pm sharp!
All are welcome.
The Quizmaster
History of Lifeboat service in Dublin Bay
Cormac F. Lowth Presents. . .
Discover Stories of Courage, Tragedy, and Triumph Join us for an unforgettable evening as Cormac recounts the incredible history of lifeboats in Dublin Bay, from their origins in 1801 to the heroic rescues and tragic sacrifices made over the years.
What to Expect
đč Dramatic Rescue Stories: Hear about the brave men and women who risked their lives to save others during some of Dublin Bay's most treacherous storms.
đč Rare Photographs and Charts: View images and historical maps that bring the stories to life.
đč Evolution of Lifeboats: Learn how lifeboats have transformed from humble wooden boats to modern rescue vessels.
đč Honouring Heroes: Pay tribute to the lifeboat crews who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Sailing Supper @ 19.00 Followed by talk @20.30
Tickets âŹ37.00 - Members please book through Club APP.
Non-Members please CLICK HERE to book
Collection on the night for RNLI
NYC Sailing Awards 2024 & Presentation Dinner (Saturday 22nd February 2025)
The National Yacht Club has awarded thirteen annual awards for outstanding sailing achievements by members of the Club as well as the Commodore's Cup, left at the discretion of the Commodore.
These awards are presented to the winners at our annual Sailing Awards Dinner on Saturday 22nd February 2025.
This promises to be one of the highlights of the year so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Congratulations to all the winners.
Members please book your table via the Smart Club APP
Time: 7.30pm
Cruising Group – Toolbox Talk – Lets Talk Engines With Ian!
Our Cruising Group is delighted to invite you to our next Toolbox Talk on Wednesday, 19th February, at 7:30 PM in the J.B. Room.
This session will feature Ian Meldon, who has generously offered to host a Q&A on marine enginesâspecifically, how to identify wear and potential issues before they lead to failure at sea.
Given the broad scope of this topic, weâd like to gather questions in advance to ensure a structured and insightful discussion.
If you have any questions youâd like to see addressed, please email us at admin@nyc.ie, and weâll include them.
We look forward to seeing many of you there!
David
Book Club – Martina Devlin
Quiz News!
Quiz update
Every dog has his day. In the case of the Corner Boys, during Wednesdayâs table quiz (29 January), they barked loudest and bagged the bone. following a tie-break with T.B.M. The Corner Boysâ tails could be seen wagging furiously, and at least one Corner Boy extended the metaphor by sniffing in inappropriate places. This was T.B.M.âs fourth 2nd-place finish, and their second tie-break defeat. A victory must await. Perennial contenders Wizard tied with Chancellors for third, with Teamtastic and Tango putting in good performances to finish close up in fifth and sixth respectively.
Wednesday nightâs quiz was the last of the ordinary season, with discards being available from now on. Reigning champions Wizard continue to dominate the overall leaderboard, with T.B.M. and the Corner Boys improving their standing. Expect the competition to heat up in the coming weeks.
Our next quiz will take place on February 12 at 8pm sharp! All members are welcome to attend and compete â each quiz night is a standalone event. Questions, and sometimes answers, guaranteed.
The Quizmaster