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Enhanced International Certificate of Competency (I.C.C.) Courses in 2018-2019

Thinking of chartering a boat abroad?
Thinking of refreshing your navigation and chart work skills?
Do you remember what lights vessels towing at night should show?
Are you looking for something to do on wintery Monday nights?

There are many reasons why you should consider enrolling in one of our Enhanced ICC Course in 2018/2019…

Theory courses for the International Certificate of Competency (ICC) will be held in the National Yacht Club during the coming winter months.

Each Theory Course will consist of 5 Monday evenings tuition and one evening written tests

The course times will be from 1915 hrs to 2145 hrs each Monday.
Course One: November 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th December 3rd, 10th
Course Two: January 2019, 7th, 14th,21st, 28th February 4th, 11th

A minimum of 4 students are required for course to go ahead with a maximum of 12 students per course to insure quality of tuition.

For more information and to book a place, please click here

Large Turnout of Flying Fifteens for Facet Trophy

What has now become a established event in the calender the Facet Jewellers Trophy presented and donated by Pat Shannon took place over the weekend with a 17 strong fleet and was won by David Gorman & Chris Doorly (NYC). In warm conditions a sea breeze kicked in to give great sailing conditions. It generally paid to go right out of the strong incoming tide.    Read more

Laser Master Worlds – Dublin Bay – September 2018 – Call for Volunteers!

The Laser Masters World Championships will be the largest sailing championship held on Dublin Bay in 2018, with an expected entry of over 360 boats from 40 nations (aged 35-75yrs) accompanied by over 250 friends and supporters. The event is hosted by RSGYC/NYC and DL Harbour.

A large number of Volunteers are required both for duties afloat and on shore. If you are interested in volunteering for the event or part of, please register your interest now and we will be in contact mid to late July to follow up.

Click here for details and to volunteer

Join the NYC 1720 Men’s Squad and race on Saturdays!

Join the NYC 1720 Men’s Squad and race on Saturdays!
(Warning: joining the Squad may improve your visual appearance but does not guarantee results – the picture on the left is for illustration purposes only)

A “Mens’ 1720 Team“ has been initiated starting from 28th July, entering into the DBSC Series 2 which runs from 28th July to end September…

A team of 4 is required on any given Saturday and if you are interested to join the squad, please register here

Adult Sail Training – Registrations for course 2 now open!

The NYC is running Adult Sail Training courses for all levels (newcomers, rusty sailors, improvers…) starting on Monday 23rd July or Wednesday 25th.

You can choose to either attend the Monday or Wednesday evening classes running for 6 weeks from 18:30 to 21:00
The costs are €260 for non-members and €180 for members.

The courses will use 1720 Sportboats,  RS Ventures and Wayfarers. On the water sessions will be weather permitting.

Courses will be run under the ISA Small Boat Sailing Scheme by fully qualified ISA instructors.

For details and registration, please visit here: www.nyc.ie/sailing/adult-training/

NYC Junior Regatta – 11th July – Entries Now Open

The National Yacht Club is hosting its annual Junior Regatta on Wednesday 11th July.

Entry will be online only and will close at 10.00 am on Tuesday 10th July 2018;
Entry Fee:
– €15 for single-handed boats
– €25 for 2-handed boats
late entries may be accepted subject to the approval of the Committee at the agreed rate plus €10.00. There will be no exceptions!

Registration will take place on Tuesday 10th July 16:30 – 18:30 and Wednesday 11th July 08:30 – 09:00 at the NYC Race Office. Competitors briefing 09:15 on July 11th

Launching for both fleets is scheduled to commence at 10:00hrs with the first warning signal for the Harbour Fleet at 10:45 and the Main Fleet at 11:15.
3 races are scheduled. There will be a free for competitors chicken nuggets & chips starting at 15:00 in the National Yacht Club, followed by prize giving. Then later on, an alcohol free Junior Disco from 19:00 to 21.30 (free for all competitors).

Download NOR: Junior Regatta NOR 2018
Download SIs: Junior Regatta SI’s 2018

ENTER THE NYC JUNIOR REGATTA HERE

View Entry List Here