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Wherever the wind takes us!
Dear Cruisers,
As you can see from the following schedule the cruising group has an extensive plan for this upcoming year. It does help us with the planning if we have some indication of the level of interest and destination preferences.
At present, we are focusing on the June bank holiday weekend cruise, âwherever the wind takes usâ. You may remember last year we tried to sail to the Isle of Man, but ultimately, we had great support (and great fun) at the alternative destinations. This year we have decided not âto tempt fate!â, so instead will decide much closer to the time a likely destination, taking into account the forecasted wind and weather conditions and preference of members.
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 make best use of our two Club J80s and our brain new ECHO90 ketch!
Wine Dinner – March 11th
Powerboat Courses: Level 1 course and Safety Boat course – March 2026
We are running 2 different powerboat courses over the extended weekend of St Patrick's Day:
Introduction to Powerboating (level 1)
March 16th, 2026
Course Title : Introduction to Powerboating (level 1)
Course Times : 1-day, 10am-5pm
Course Fees : âŹ120pp
Minimum Age : 16 years
Max number of participants: 6
No previous experience required! If you have never driven a powerboat before and are looking for an informative and exhilarating day on the water this is for you.:
- Preparation of powerboat for going to sea
- Starting the engine and safety checks
- Basic manoeuvres and ropework, e.g. parking and tying up to a dock
- Undertaking a RIB trip
- High Speed Handling
- What to do in a Man Over Board situation
- 3 students to 1 instructor per boat
Safety Boat Course:
March 15th, 16th and 17th
Course Title : Irish Sailing Safety Boat Course
Accreditation : Irish Sailing (Irish Qualification)
Cost : âŹ180pp
Course Times : 15th: 6 to 9 pm (shore-based) / 16th: 9.00am to 5pm / 17th: practical assessment in situation: 10.00am to 2pm
Max number of participants: 3
Minimum Age : 17
Participants must hold a National Powerboat Certificate (Level 2) or an equivalent certificate and well over 20 hours of driving experience following qualification. It is strongly recommended that participants hold a VHF radio operators certificate and a first aid certificate.
- Preparation of boat for use
- Basic boat handling
- Race management (sailing boats)
- Approaching and assisting sailing dinghies, windsurfers, canoes & kayaks, kite-surfers
- Towing
- Boat types
- Incident management and medical emergencies.
- Part of the course involves simulating dinghy rescue and you may get wet.
Please CLICK HERE to register below for either course
Patrick Hassett – 2.4mR
Patrick Hassett and his 36 companions in the 2.4mR first competition of the season in Lavacourt France.
Competing over 3 days, starting today, on the Seine in beautiful, sunny weather.
However, sailing conditions are not ideal for Patrick, more used to stormy conditions in Dunlaoghaire, with low winds expected for the 3 days.
Competitors hail from GBR, France, Germany and 7 other Nations with Patrick the sole Irish representative.
Club Moorings 2026 – Applications now open
The mooring application forms for the upcoming season are available for download here: Mooring-Application-Form-2026
Please make sure to return them together with the appropriate payment (including launch fee) by March 30th.
Lift-in will take place on Saturday 11th April 2026 weather permitting
Quiz Update
Quiz update
As promised, spring has arrived and the flowers bloomed at the quiz on Wednesday, 4th March. For one bed of roses, namely Stars of the Sea, this nearly resulted in a first win of the season, but their green fingers could not get them all the way to the flower show and they were pipped on the line by the denizens of Gardenersâ World that are Enchantress. This was Enchantressâs second win of the series and puts them in 4th place overall in the league table. T.B.M. won some valuable points by coming 3rd, ahead of Wizard, Chancellors, and the Celtic Boys. Flying starts by Tango and Celtic Warriors could not be maintained, and F-15 maintained their improved form.