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Going Solo – Frank Cassidy
Thank you to Frank Cassidy for generously sharing a copy of his award-winning article 'Going Solo' from the Irish Cruising Club Annual with us.
A great read â congratulations on your award, Frank!
Click Here to read: Frank Cassidy Irish Cruising Club Annual 2025
NYC Sailing Awards 2025…”and the winners are!”
The National Yacht Club has awarded Fourteen 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 28th February 2026 (this function is Booked Out!)
This promises to be one of the highlights of the year.
Congratulations to all the winners.
Bookings Now Open For Awards Night 2025 Sailing Awards Dinner
Bookings are now open for our awards night dinner.
Please click on the link below to make your booking.
All bookings must be made through the online link, Catering cannot facilitate verbal booking requests.
As 2025 closes out it is time to look back and reflect on the many and varied achievements of our sailors and send in your nominations for the very best.
NYC sailors have had another successful year on the water across numerous classes and many oceans! Mark OâConnor becoming the youngest Irishman to race solo across the Atlantic in the Mini Transat, Brian Uniacke and Damian Payne competing in the Clipper Round The World Race, Ethan Spain and Ben OâShaughnessy winning gold at the 49er Junior European Championship, with Lauren OâCallaghan and Charlotte Eadie, finishing 15th in the 49erFX class at the same event and not forgetting Finn Lynch achieving a World No. 2 ranking!
Our extremely talented event management teams delivered several remarkable major events in 2025, Adam Winkelmann and his team running the D2D, the ILCA U21 Worlds team delivering a flawless World Championship to the highest of international standards, Peter Ryan being awarded Penmaen Plate for the "Spirit of ISORA". The full team, led by Oisin Cullen and Ruairi Finnegan and including all the wonderful members who provided accommodation, who hosted the World Match Racing Tour demonstrating strong organizational capabilities.
It is going to be a very busy night on Saturday 28th February 2026 when we honour our stars of sailing in 2025.
The Sailing Committee is now looking for your nominations for the NYC 2025 Sailing Awards. Nominations should made using the form below by close of business on Thursday 22nd January 2025.
To view the list of perpetual trophies, what they are awarded for, how many nominations have been received and to nominate a fellow Club member for any Award, PLEASE CLICK HERE
RS Aero, Topper and ILCA Adult Training spring 2026 series – Saturday Mornings
Our Adult Single Handed Dinghy Training programme returns on Saturday 31st January and will run for 9 weeks
Dates: Jan 31, Feb 7, Feb 14, Feb 21, Feb 28, Mar 7, Mar 14, Mar 21, Mar 28
The sessions starts at 9.30 and debrief is expected to be completed by 13.00.
Full programme fee: âŹ240
per session fee: âŹ40
Head coach: Thomas Chaix
Other coaches: Alfonso Moreno, Ellie Cunnane, Lauren O Callghan, William Walsh, Eoin Byrne
Please note that boats will need to be removed after training and before April 5th to facilitate the annual lift-in
AIB DBSC SPRING CHICKEN SERIES 2026 – NOR & Entry Form
SUNDAY 1st FEBRUARY â SUNDAY 8th MARCH
A series of SIX races to be held on Sunday mornings organised by Dublin Bay Sailing Club. A progressive handicap on a time-on-time basis will be used. For keelboats, cruisers, cruising boats, one-designs and boats that do not normally race are very welcome.
First gun 10.10 hrs.
Entry fee âŹ60.00 â includes temporary membership of Dublin Bay S.C. and of the National Y.C.
Entries on line at www.dbsc.ie
Any problems with entry, contact Brian Mulkeen, Hon. Sec. at 087 2336197 or Fintan Cairns at 087 2439208
Sailing instructions will be available on Sunday 1st February and will be emailed to entrants beforehand. After sailing - draws, food etc. will be available to competitors in the National Y.C. who are kindly hosting the series. You have to be there to win! Last date for entries â Wednesday 28th January
Handicaps of late entries (and INCORRECT SAIL NOS.!) will be adjusted accordingly!
An Introduction to Sextant Navigation – 7th March 2026
An Introduction to Sextant Navigation is a hands-on course designed to introduce participants to the principles and practice of celestial navigation using a sextant. Ideal for sailors with an interest in traditional navigation techniques or those wishing to broaden...
An Introduction to Marine Electrics – starting 17th February at 18:00 for four weeks
An Introduction to Marine Electrics is a practical, beginner-friendly course designed to give participants a solid foundation in the principles and applications of electrical systems used aboard boats and small vessels. Whether you are a boat owner, aspiring marine...
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