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Optimist Club Programme March / April 2025
Programme Details:
NYC oppies on tour: CORK
March 1: IODAI sprints - Thomas Chaix and William Walsh
March 2: training in RCYC - Thomas Chaix and William Walsh
March 8: club training - Johnny Flynn
March 15: club training - coach TBA (alternative NYC oppies on tour: TORBAY
March 15 and 16: UK springs - William Walsh)
March 22: club Training - Johnny Flynn
March 29: Club training - Thomas Chaix
April 5: Club training - Ben O Shaugnessy
Please remove all optimist from NYC platform after training on the 5th of April to facilitate lift in (April 12th)
Please Register Here
Wine Supper – Wednesday March 5th
Weâre delighted to invite you to our next Wine Supper on Wednesday, 5th March, featuring special guest speakers Lorna Rouse and Pat Smith from Cassidy Wines.
Indulge in a carefully curated selection of exquisite wines, expertly paired with a delectable menu.
Lorna and Pat will guide us through the evening, sharing their deep knowledge and passion for fine wines.
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Date: Wednesday, 5th March
đ Location: National Yacht Club
â° Time: 19.30
Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment! Reserve your spot now by contacting catering (01) 2805725 or email: manager@nyc.ie
Raise a glass with us and experience an unforgettable evening of wine, food, and great company. Cheers! đ·đ„
Toolbox Talk with Thomas Chaix
Next Wednesday 5th March is our penultimate Toolbox Talk of the series.
Our high performance coach, Thomas Chaix, will host the talk on sail selection and trim in the context of cruising with an emphasis on getting the most out of our vessel when sailing shorthanded.
Thomas has sailed all his life and is Head Coach at the NYC. He is an active high performance international sailor and dinghy coach and has competed in small yachts at various events over the years including mini 650, Beneteau 36.7, 1720, Figaro 2, J80, Feeling 8.50 to name but a few. He also has completed a number of passage in the Caribbean BVI, around the Irish coast, Channel and Celtic seas over the years on various yachts (Racing and cruising) including short or single handed. In his spare time, Thomas enjoys restoring old dinghies and keelboats to race them.
We do hope you can join us in the JB Room at 7:30 Wednesday 5th March.
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