THE NATIONAL YACHT CLUB
53° 17.635’ N 006° 07.770’ W
THE NATIONAL YACHT CLUB
The National yacht club welcomes you
Welcome to the official website of the National Yacht Club — a home for sailors, families, and enthusiasts alike on the beautiful shores of Dublin Bay.
Our Story
Located at the historic East Pier in Dún Laoghaire, our club has enjoyed a rich maritime tradition and community atmosphere for well over a century. We pride ourselves on blending serious sailing — dinghy racing, offshore adventures, keelboats — with the warmth of a welcoming social club.
What We Offer
- Superb sailing facilities: slipway directly from the clubhouse into the harbour, over eighty club moorings, platform parking, pontoons, fuelling, water, crane-lifting — all the essentials for modern boating.
- A full calendar of events year-round: competitive racing on Dublin Bay and beyond, cruising opportunities, training for all levels, and a lively social side with quiz nights, wine dinners, and more.
- A sense of community: we value a family ethos, support, and fellowship, whether you’re a lifelong sailor or just discovering the sport.
Join Us
If you’re intrigued by life by the water — sailing, socialising, or simply enjoying the spectacular outlook over Dublin Bay — we’d love to hear from you.
Membership offers full use of club facilities, from the vibrant activity on the water to the welcoming clubhouse by the pier.
Explore the rest of our website to find out more about our sailing programme, club history, events calendar, and how you can become part of this active, friendly club.
Fair winds and we look forward to welcoming you on board.
FEATURED ARTICLES
ILCA Dun Laoghaire Autumn Sprint
The National Yacht Club is hosting the ILCA Dun Laoghaire Autumn sprint on October 18th.
Members register via SmartClub App
Non-members Click Here
Open to all ILCA sailors, the plan is to run up to 5 short sprint style races with first gun at 12.00 with podiums in the various categories after racing.
NOR Click Here
Dinghy Winter Parking/Storage – Expression of Interest
As our sailing season now draws to a close, we invite members who are considering Dinghy parking/storage at the Club to register their interest in advance of the formal application process.
Registering your interest at this stage will allow our Boathouse Team to begin planning and preparing for the winter storage period.
Please note: this is an expression of interest only and does not guarantee winter storage. Further details regarding applications, availability and arrangements will follow in due course.
If you are considering winter storage, we encourage you to register your interest now to assist us with our planning.
Keelboat Winter Storage Application
We are now inviting applications for Keelboat Winter Storage
Platform Storage Click Here
Carlisle Pier Storage Click Here
Please complete the relevant form and return it to the Club Office (admin@nyc.ie) as soon as possible
The final date for applications is Wednesday 30th September.
Please note the following important information:
- Carlisle Pier Storage: Members lifting onto a trailer for Carlisle Pier storage must contact the Boathouse after Thursday 1st October to arrange their booking.
- Mast Lift: If you require a mast lift, this must be arranged prior to Lift Out.
- Lift Out: Scheduled for Saturday 10th October, weather permitting.
Please ensure all relevant sections of the application form are completed before returning it to the Office.
Beneteau 31.7 nationals 2026
The National YC is running the Beneteau 31.7 Nationals 2026 on September 19th and 20th in Dublin Bay.
Link to NOR
Link to Sailing instructions
Link to results
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