Sailing
Dublin Match Cup…World-Class Match Racing hosted by the NYC
The countdown is on for a thrilling week of elite international sailing as twelve world-class skippers descend on the National Yacht Club for the penultimate stage of the World Match Racing Tour â the Dublin Match Cup, after an impressive calendar of events (please click here to see all the dates and locations)
Racing begins Thursday, 25 September in Scotsman Bay and will be visible to the public from the East Pier, offering spectators a front-row seat to some of the most tactical and exciting sailing in the sport.
This will be the first time the World Match Racing Tour will take place in Dublin. Match racing is one of the fastest growing and accessible disciplines in the sport of sailing. Its format is one of the easiest types of sailing to understand with just two boats sailing around a racecourse in a winner-take-all duel of tactics, strategy and teamwork.
The event has attracted a stellar lineup featuring some of the highest-ranked match racers in the world, along with home-grown Irish talent ready to take on the best. With sailors representing France, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland, the USA, Australia, and Ireland, the fleet promises a truly global contest.
Ireland won the bid to host this prestigious event with the help of Irish Sailing and funding from Sport Ireland and the National Yacht Club is delighted to host this prestigious event!
Oisin Cullen, NYC Committee Member and Chairperson of the Irish Match Racing Association said of the event, âWeâre absolutely thrilled to welcome the World Match Racing Tour to Dublin for the very first time. This is a landmark moment for sailing in Ireland, and weâre grateful for the incredible support of Sport Ireland in making it possible. Fans can look forward to world-class racing on our waters, with some of the sportâs best sailors set to compete. It promises to be a truly spectacular event.â
You can follow all the action through IMRAâs social media channel - Instagram and follow the progress of the teams here: https://www.matchracingresults.com/2025/wmrt-dublin-match-cup/
Look After Your Property!
We ask all members to please be mindful of your belongings and property around the club and boat yard.
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Do not leave valuables unattended or unsecured.
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Ensure the gate is locked behind you when entering or leaving.
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Lock your bike securely.
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Store and secure your boat properly.
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Take all your gear with you when leaving.
Please note: Any items left unattended or unsecured are at the ownerâs risk. The club accepts no responsibility for loss or damage.
Expression of Interest for Winter Dinghy Parking (including Flying Fifteens)
Dear Members,
To allow us to best plan our platform layout for the winter season, if you intend to apply for winter parking this year, we would be grateful if you could complete a quick online survey by CLICKING HERE
Reminder: in order to facilitate the Club's annual keelboat lift-out, all dinghies must be removed from the platform by Sunday 5th October evening.
Flying Fifteen Championships of Ireland 2025
The National Yacht club is delighted to host the Flying Fifteen National Championships on Friday 19th, Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st September.
Please download / View the Notice of Race Here: Flying Fifteens COI NOR 2025 - final
Please download / View the Sailing Instructions Here: FF15 National Championships 20225 - SIs Final
Official online Notice Board: https://www.racingrulesofsailing.org/documents/12680/event
Results: Please Click Here
View Entries: Click Here
For more information and to enter this event, Please Click Here
Match Racing National Championships 2025
The National Yacht Club together with the Irish Match Racing Association is delighted to host the Irish Match Racing National Championships on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September.
The 10 best Match Racing teams in the country will be 'battling out' in difficult wind conditions this weekend in a fleet of J80s specially chartered for the event.
You can see the teams and their results 'live' as they go through their schedule of races, please visit the following links
Lift-out and Keelboat Winter Storage
The lift-out on the NYC platform is scheduled for Saturday 11th October 2025, weather permitting.
Platform space is limited and, for essential planning purposes, applications for keelboats should be returned PRIOR TO TUESDAY 30th SEPTEMBER with a cheque made payable to the National Yacht Club AND confirm their intention by sending an email to sailing@nyc.ie
Download: Winter Storage Form 25 and here for the Carlisle Pier: Winter Storage Form 25 Carlisle Pier
Please note that to facilitate the annual lift out, all dinghies must be removed from the platform at the latest on Sunday October 5th and will be allowed to return from Saturday October 18th
NYC Sailors Clipper Journey
Our sailors have reached Puerto Sherry after completing Leg 1 of the Clipper Round the World race.
Having battled force 8 winds, 6 metre waves and some of the worst conditions for race 1 in Clipper history,
Damiens Team Power of Seattle claimed 3rd place and sit 2nd overall, while Brian and Team Tongyeong sit in 6th.
Some well earned Rest in Puerto Sherry before the set off on Sunday on Leg 2, The South Atlantic Challenge, 5,300nm to Punta Del Este, Uruguay.
Wishing our sailors fair winds and safe passage.
Find your race tracker and follow the teams at www.clipperroundtheworld.com
