RS Aero & ILCA AdultTraining spring 2024 series

RS Aero & ILCA AdultTraining spring 2024 series

Adult Single handed training will return on February 3rd and run over 8 weekends until lift in on the following saturday mornings.

Feb 3, Feb 10, Feb 17, Mar 2, Mar 9, Mar 16, Mar 30, Apr 6.

The sessions starts at 9.30 and debrief is expected to be completed by 13.00.

Your coaching team will be led by head coach Thomas Chaix and be composed by former and active ILCA sailors. The series is open to all RS Aero and ILCA sailors wishing to progress their skills with the view to take part in club racing, Frosbites and Open events.

The NYC is hosting two open events in 2024: The ILCA Nationals (August) and the Rs Aero Easterns (October)

Boats to be removed to facilitate lift in on April 7th

For costs and to register, please Click Here

NYC Sailing Awards 2023 & Presentation Dinner (Saturday 24th February 2024)

NYC Sailing Awards 2023 & Presentation Dinner (Saturday 24th February 2024)

The National Yacht Club has awarded fifteen 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 24th February 2024.

This promises to be one of the highlights of the year so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Congratulations to all the winners. Book your table with John or Roshan 2805725  or email manager@nyc.ie  / catering@nyc.ie

Time:  7.30pm

Please see all the winners here

For sale – 2023 Boathouse VHFs ICOM M25s

For sale – 2023 Boathouse VHFs ICOM M25s

Implementing a new annual renewing policy of its communication equipment, the boathouse is currently selling less than one year old ICOM M25s VHFs (10 in total) to NYC members on a first come first served basis.

Priced at €130 per unit, they represent a 40% discount compared to the current online price of CH Marine.

If you wish to purchase one or several VHFs, please complete the online payment form here.

You will receive an invoice by email. Just present it to the Boathouse office where the VHFs can be collected from.

Cruising Group General Meeting & Supper

Cruising Group General Meeting & Supper

Dear members,

 
The first general meeting of the revived cruising group will take place at the National Yacht Club at 18.30 in the National Yacht Club on Thursday 1st of February.

Everybody is welcome.

The proposed agenda is as follows: 

Training courses
16th of March 2024: Boat show, involving presentation on safety at sea by Viking marine, solace marine and INLI,
5th /6th of May 2024: sail in company to Greystones.
September 2024: potential sail in company to the Isle of Man.
Any other business
 This will be immediately followed by a sailing supper at 20.00. Hopefully, it will be an excellent occasion to socialize.

There will be 3 speakers, who will briefly present a passage to the Azores (frank Cassidy), attack by orca (Andrew Collins) and rescue at sea by the RNLI (Damien Payne).

 

We would really appreciate your support for both events, as this is the first occasion when there will be a formal meeting by the Group, and we are keen to build consensus as to potential activities.

 

Please book using the attached link 

Click here to Read more and book.

AIB DBSC SPRING CHICKEN SERIES 2024

AIB DBSC SPRING CHICKEN SERIES 2024

SUNDAY 4th FEBRUARY – SUNDAY 10th MARCH

 NOTICE OF RACE

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 €60.00 – includes temporary membership of Dublin Bay S.C. and National Y.C. Entries on line at www.dbsc.ie

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NYC Spring Match Racing Series – Expression of interest

NYC Spring Match Racing Series – Expression of interest

The National yacht Club is planning on holding a Spring Match Racing Series, starting the weekend of February 3rd and running for six weeks.

If you are interested entering a Team, or registering your interest as a private individual, please CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE FORM.

We will try to accommodate your preferred session, however it is based on interest and availability.

There is an expectation to commit for for every week of the series.

Members will get priority, followed by teams, should there be any remaining spaces, an effort will be made to make a team from those expressing an interest as an individual.

National Yacht Club and Ruffian Association Share MG Motor “Sailing Club of the Year 2024” Award

National Yacht Club and Ruffian Association Share MG Motor “Sailing Club of the Year 2024” Award

We are humbled and delighted to have been awarded the MG Motor "Sailing Club of the Year 2024" Award, in conjunction with the Irish Ruffian Class Association.

The award is a recognition of the fantastic work put together into developing Sailing at all levels (Juniors, Teenagers, Adults, Women on the Water - both in terms of training and racing at all levels) by the Club's Committee,  Staff and Volunteers not only over the last year but also since the end of the Covid pandemic!

2024 will once again be an extremely busy year on all aspects of sailing in the Club and, in addition to Training, Club racing, Team Racing and Match Racing, we are also rebooting the Club's Cruising section with a great programme of outings!

For additional information about this Award, please visit Afloat.ie relevant webpage here

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