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ELMO Trophy expression of interest sought…

The Elmo Trophy is a team racing event for juniors that will be raced over the weekend of 26-27 of August in Dun Laoghaire.

This event will see teams from around Ireland and the UK competing.

Team must consist of 6 members from the same club, school or dinghy association. At least 2 members must be aged 16 and under on 31st December 2023 and all team members be aged 19 or under on 31st December 2023 AND still attending second level education in 2023 (i.e. the event is not aimed at University Students).

The National Yacht Club is seeking expression of interest from our juniors and instructors to constitute one or several teams.

The club head coach will help in building and preparing the team(s) prior to the event.

Download the NOR for information here: Elmo-Trophy-2023-Notice-of-Race-1.0-2

Fill the form here for your expression of interest to take part

17 Jul, 2023 | 1 min read

Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta – NYC Report

As sailing events go, Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta is big by any measure, so there is no surprise that this year's National Yacht Club hosted VDLR prizegiving on Sunday evening was an equally big affair with hundreds of sailors gathered to salute the winners at Ireland's largest sailing event. There were NYC winners a plenty and a fantastic atmosphere prevailed all across the platform and throughout the Club.

The ceremony brought the curtain down on four days of thrilling sailing where almost 2,000 sailors in 400 boats took on heavy weather conditions on Dublin Bay.

Congratulations to all our members who took part and for many who climbed on the podium in their class!!

14 Jul, 2023 | 2 min read

NYC Junior Regatta

14 Jul, 2023 | 0 min read

NYC Adult Sailing Courses – Course 4 – September 2023

We believe sailing is a wonderful gift in life. If you wish for it to be a part of yours or to improve your existing skills to enjoy it more or to learn so as to enjoy the sport with your Junior Sailor(s) – NYC Adult Sail Training can provide the opportunity.

We are running Adult Sailing courses for members and non-members alike to cover the basics, more complex stuff and racing roles.

Registration is now open for Course 4 - 4 Sundays half-days in September (3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th)

For further details and to register, please click here

11 Jul, 2023 | 1 min read

Irish 2.4MR National and Open Championships – NOR and Entry Form

The National Yacht Club is delighted to host the Irish 2.4MR National and Open Championships on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd July 2023, as part of the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown 'Coastival' maritime festival.

Download the Notice of Race here: 2.4mr nat 2023_NOR
Download the Sailing Instructions Here: 2.4M National Championships SI 2023
Click Here to View the Results

Enter the event here

01 Jul, 2023 | 1 min read