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Volvo Dun Laoghaire to Dingle Race – Starts Wednesday 7th June at 14:00
The National Yacht Club is delighted to see that the enthusiasm for its biennial offshore race, familiarly known as the 'D2D', is still very strong!
We have received 43 confirmed entries ranging from 32ft to 57ft and IRC handicaps from as low 0.871 as and as high as 1.432!
This will make a fantastic spectacle to watch from the Pier at the start of the race on Wednesday 7th June at 14:00.
Who will win this exciting edition of the D2D?!?! All bets are off!
For more info about the event, please visit www.d2drace.ie
FOLLOW THE RACING AND THE RESULTS 'LIVE' FROM ITS START ON WEDENSDAY 7TH JUNE AT 2PM WITH THE FOLLOWING 2 LINKS:
- TRACKERS: https://yb.tl/d2d_2023
- LEADERBOARD: https://yb.tl/Leaderboard/d2d_2023
Flying Fifteen Fastnet Race 2023
On Tuesday, August 8th, 2023, the Calves Week Organizing Committee and Race Officer have kindly offered Flying Fifteens a start in the annual Fastnet Race which opens the Calves Week sailing festival in West Cork. A course from Schull Harbour to the Fastnet Rock and back again is around 35km and, in normal conditions, is likely to take between three and four hours to complete. There will be a Rapid Raider rib attending the fleet during the race and the DLFFF will award prizes to the first, second and third finishers. RRS apply and the race's organizing authority is the Calves Week Organizing Committee.
The DLFFF intend, conditions permitting, to run a second race on the following day, Wednesday 9th August. RRS apply and the organizing authority is the DLFFF.
To enter, please complete the form below:
Read more about the race and enter it HERE
National Yacht Clubâs âSomething Elseâ wins in Scotland.
After a few yearsâ hiatus caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Scottish Series returned to Tarbert on Lock Foyne last weekend, with the National Yacht Clubâs âSomething Elseâ taking victory in IRC Class 3.
The J109, owned by John and Brian Hall, is a previous winner at the Scottish Series, and started with an impressive three race wins on day one...Read More
** CLOSING DATE REMINDER ** Dun Laoghaire TY Sailing Programme
Closing date for registration of interest in the 2023-2024 TY Sailing Programme is Tuesday 6th June Transition Year is an amazing year for students as it provides a wide range of opportunities to get involved in new things. The well established Dun Laoghaire...
Dun Laoghaire TY Sailing Programme
Transition Year is an amazing year for students as it provides a wide range of opportunities to get involved in new things. The well established Dun Laoghaire TY Sailing Programme introduces: (a) fun water-based activities and trips, and (b) Irish Sailing...
29er NYC summer training 2023
Open to all NYC/waterfront partnerships on Saturdays (10.00-16.00)
Coaches: Seafra Guilfoyle, Thomas Chaix, Johnny Flynn.
May 27, June 3, June 10, June 17, July 15, July 29, Aug 12, Aug 19
Only up to 5 sessions: âŹ175/sailor
Full programme: âŹ250/sailor
Blooms Day Lunch – Friday 16th June
The day will commence with a wine reception at 12.30pm, followed by readings.
Lunch will be served at 1.15pm followed by readings and live music into the afternoon.
Price âŹ45.00 per person.
Bookings to manager@nyc.ie