Sailing
World Match Racing Tour – Accommodation Help
As some of you may know, we are hosting a stage on the World Match Racing Tour this September, and preparations are well underway. We are reaching out to ask for your help with one important part of the event: accommodation for the visiting teams.
The regatta runs from the 24th to the 28th of September, with a practice day on the 24th. Teams will be arriving on the 23rd or 24th, and most will leave either on the evening of the 28th or the 29th, depending on flights. Nearly all the teams have been in touch looking for recommendations, and many are struggling with the high cost of accommodation in Dublin.
We would be enormously grateful if any members could offer a place to stay for visiting sailors. This doesnât need to be anything glamorousâanything from a spare room, a space for a blow-up mattress, or even a berth on a boat in the marina would make a huge difference. The aim is to make this a positive and welcoming experience for the teams, which in turn will help ensure that the National Yacht Club remains a stop on the tour in the future.
If you are able to help, please let us know at your earliest convenience. Your support will go a long way toward making this event a success, and it will be very much appreciated by both the club and the visiting teams.
Please contact Oisin Cullen omc2607@gmail.com if you can office any assistance.
Adult Sail Training – September Course – Additional Candidates Places & Additional Skippers Wanted!
Due to popular demand and as we have been able to mobilise an additional craft, we are delighted to announce 5 extra morning slots and 5 extra afternoon slots for our upcoming Adult Sailing Course, starting on Sunday September 7th
Book your place now and don't miss out
We are also hoping to expand our pool of volunteer skippers - So if you have good keelboat skippering experience and are willing to help out, meet new people and make new friends, please send an email to sailing@nyc.ie
Register Here as a Candidate in the Course
National Yacht Club Women on the Water Dinghy Race Day
The National Yacht Club Women on the Water Dinghy Race Day took place in glorious sunshine in Dun Laoghaire harbour on Sunday August 17th. After a briefing ashore, the 21 competitors set about rigging the fleet of National Yacht Club fireflies, toppers and optimists, and heading out on the water.
Race Officer Ed Totterdell, set a triangular course with the start line just west of the Carlisle pier and the weather mark towards the bandstand, and ran a series of 14 races.
Crews swapped around and the competitors got to sail in several different classes. A few people who had said they would sail in a firefly and a topper but âdefinitely not an optimistâ, ended up giving it a go and enjoying the experience. Others said they would be comfortable crewing but not helming or racing single handed, but after a few races they gained enough confidence to try a topper or an oppie, recording their first solo helming experience.
Cruising Adventure – Wherever the wind takes us!
Our Cruising Group will set sail 13th - 15th September; âWherever the wind takes usâ long weekend cruise.
Due to the unpredictable winds we have been getting over the last couple of seasons, we are suggesting a final cruise of the season without actually specifying a destination.
We will simply look at the forecast a few days beforehand and agree a favourable destination.
Please complete the âExpression of Interestâ if you wish to join us.
Cruising to Lambay with overnight in Howth
August 16th and 17th are fast approaching and it is less than two weeks till the NYC Cruising Group set sail for Lambay Island. If you are interested in attending please sign up using the following link. For those wishing to stay over in Howth please register...
ILCA U21 Worlds 2025 – Volunteer Form
With Heartfelt Gratitude!
The National Yacht Club and the Royal St George Yacht Club are jointly hosting the ILCA Under 21 World Championships from Friday 22nd to Friday 29th August...
We are absolutely thrilled to invite you to join us as a volunteer for the ILCA U21 World Championships 2025! Your enthusiasm and willingness to contribute will make this prestigious event truly unforgettable.
Volunteers like you are the heart and soul of this championship, bringing energy, passion, and community spirit to every moment. Whether you can spare a few hours on a single day or dedicate more time to this exciting event, your involvement will make a world of difference, and we warmly welcome you to the teamâwhether you're a first-time volunteer or a returning friend!
No previous experience is needed for many of our roles, making this the perfect chance to dive in, make new connections, and share in the joy of being part of something extraordinary. Youâll create lasting memories, forge new friendships, and experience the thrill of contributing to a world-class event.
Please click here for more information and to volunteer
Notice to Mariners 11 of 2025 – Annual Harbour Swim – Sunday 3rd August
Please note the (95th) Annual Harbour swim will take place on 3rd August 2025.
All Harbour users are directed to keep clear of the swimmers; this includes both watercraft and shore-side rod fishermen.
Additionally - boats moored in the East Bight are not to operate their engines.
The Childrenâs Race is scheduled to start at approximately 18:30hours
The Ladiesâ Race is scheduled to start at approximately 19:00 hours
The Mensâ Race is scheduled to start at approximately 20:00 hours
All adult races will have the same course, concluding at 21:00 hours