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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 make best use of our two Club J80s and our brain new ECHO90 ketch! Wine Dinner – March 11th - This week’s Wine Dinner is one not to miss We’re delighted to be joined by guest speaker Noel MacMahon from Febvre Wines, who will guide us through a fantastic selection of wines paired with our specially curated dinner menu. Expect great wine, great food, and plenty of insights from one of Ireland’s leading wine importers. Wednesday 11th March @ 19.30pm Join us for an evening of discovery, flavour, and great company. 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 : €120pp 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, 16^th and 17th Course Title : Irish Sailing Safety Boat Course Accreditation : Irish Sailing (Irish Qualification) Cost : €180pp 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, 4^th 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 Gardeners’ World that are Enchantress. This was Enchantress’s second win of the series and puts them in 4^th place overall in the league table. T.B.M. won some valuable points by coming 3^rd, 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. TY Sailability Workshop NYC March 25th - We are running a Disability awareness course on Wednesday 25th March from 3pm to 6pm in the JB room at NYC . The purpose of this short course is to teach the specific skills required to assist children (and adults) with physical and/or sensory disabilities to learn to sail. There will be a theory section first which will take place in the JB room and this will be followed by a short practical session on the Pontoon at NYC providing some practical tips on assisting Sailability sailors in and out of the boats. There is no charge for this course but places are limited to 20 students on a first come first served basis. For more information and to register, please click here St Patrick’s Day Celebrations - Celebrate St Patrick's Day with us! Drop in for a refreshing Green Isle Cocktail to toast the occasion, or warm up with a hearty bowl of homemade Dublin Coddle - a traditional Irish comfort dish straight from the heart of Dublin. Great drinks, delicious food, and plenty of Irish cheer — we can’t wait to celebrate with you! Mother’s Day Lunch - Join Us for Mother’s Day Lunch! Celebrate that special person in your life with a sumptuous lunch, a great atmosphere, and wonderful company. Make this Mother’s Day one to remember filled with delicious food, laughter, and cherished moments. Reserve your table today and treat Mum to something truly special! Booking Essential - Contact Romaney (01) 2805725 or email catering@nyc.ie Six Nations – Live Coverage - Catch all the action of the Six Nations Championship with us on the big screen! Cheer on the Boys in Green as they take on Wales at home this Friday night. Kick-off: 8:10pm Why not arrive a little early and treat yourself to something from our delicious bar menu before kick-off? Saturday Scotland v france - 2.10pm Italy v england - 4.40pm Great food, great pints, and an unbeatable atmosphere — don’t miss it!