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Happy Valentine’s Day
Show them you care this Valentine's Day with a gift from our club shop.
We have something for everyone!
Club shop open until 5.00pm today.
Diesel Engine Course – Saturday February 17th
Education for Sea
The National Yacht Club is offering courses to improve your skills at sea and make
your time on the water safer and more enjoyable. Courses are open to all members
and booking can be made through the NYC website.
The first of these courses will be Saturday 17th February from 09:30 to 17:00
The Diesel Engine Course will teach you how to do basic maintenance and servicing along
with identifying common problems youâll face at sea and how to solve them.
An essential courses for the safe operation of you boat no matter the circumstances.
Places are limited so please book early.
Cost: âŹ250 per person
Maximum student in the course : 8
Register for the course here
National Yacht Club Hosts Unforgettable Farewell Party for Head Chef Cormac Healy
The National Yacht Club bid a spectacular farewell to their Head Chef, Cormac Healy, on Saturday 3rd February in an evening filled with great food, music, and heartfelt tributes. The event brought together swimmers, club members, the Healy family, and special guests for a night of celebration, marking the end of Cormac's illustrious 29 years at the club.
The farewell party was a fitting tribute to Cormac's contribution to the Clubs high standard of catering and to the club itself. Attendees were advised that normal formalities would be suspended by Master of Ceremonies Ian Meldon suitably attired in a dry robe, swim hat and goggles fresh from his daily visit to the Forty Foot. This meant that any and all contributions were limited to the 3 minutes as allowed by the relocated kitchen timer. Following a brief welcome by Commodore Peter Sherry, Cormac's excellent Kitchen team led by Brian Fox then treated everyone to a wonderful meal.
The evening wasn't just about the food; it was a perfect blend of entertainment and camaraderie. The Brook Singers regaled the audience with melodic tunes, creating an atmosphere of fun and nostalgia. Mystery and excitement filled the air with the appearance of the Café Orchestra Band which added an element of delight to the night.
The event was graced by the presence of long-time managers Padraic Conneely and Tim O'Brien, who together with John O'Grady represented three decades of commitment and excellent management at the National Yacht Club.
The party was a true representation of the club's spirit, where members, swimmers, and the Healy family all joined together to create a night to remember. Laughter, applause, and "brief" heartfelt speeches echoed through the evening culminating with Club Manager John O'Grady showcasing his talents with a wonderful rendition of "There is an Isle" in the small wee hours.
As Cormac embarks on a new chapter in his life, the members of the National Yacht Club expressed their deepest appreciation for his wonderful contribution. The farewell party was a fitting send-off for his 29 years of superb food and unwavering commitment to the Club.
Day Skipper Course – May 2024
The NYC is hosting a Day Skipper Course over 5 dates in May.
The dates are: Saturday 4th, Sunday 5th, Friday 10th, Saturday 11th, Sunday 12th May
Costs pp: âŹ625
Min students: 4
Max students: 10
VHF SRC Courses – April 2024
The NYC is hosting 2 VHF-SRC courses to choose from in this April:
Saturday 13th April
OR
Saturday 27th April
Costs pp: âŹ260
Includes Irish Maritime Radio Operator Certificate exam fee.
Bridge Club
Our Bridge Club continues
on Thursday nights in the J.B. Room @ 7.30pm
Open to all Members and
new players always welcome
National Powerboat Certificate Courses – March 2024
The NYC is organising 2 Powerboat courses on
2nd & 3rd March 2024 - 6 Spaces available
9th & 10th March 2024 - 6 Spaces available
Costs: âŹ240pp