THE NATIONAL YACHT CLUB
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
Greystones Cruise
The May Bank Holiday weekend marked the first National Yacht Club Cruising Group “Sail in Company” of the season from Dún Laoghaire to Greystones. Thirteen boats and more than 60 crew took part in the 10-nautical-mile passage in a gentle north-easterly breeze of 8–12 knots. With a light following sea and many yachts flying asymmetric sails, the fleet enjoyed near-perfect early-season sailing conditions.
ECHO 90 Update
You will have seen the ECHO 90 ketch moored in front of the Club since the start of the season, and may be wondering about her purpose.
Well, as a training vessel with disabled access, she has been in use in the Sailability Programme bringing disabled children out for a sail on the Bay. With the able assistance of Damian Quinn, Brian Geraghty and Pau Barrington, she participates in the Sunday morning and Wednesday evening Sailability outings, and on May 17th was a key element of the Sailability Day out of the RIYC.
On the training side, she is also used in the Adult training on Sundays bringing new sailors out on the water. As a ketch, with furling jib, reefable mainsail and mizzen, she has a very flexible sailplan with relatively easily handled small sails. Thus, Thomas uses her to bring the Nippers out for a spin on Fridays. She is also equipped with symmetric and asymmetric spinnakers making her suitable for more advanced spinnaker handling training.
If you are interested in giving her a try, please contact Thomas (headcoach@nyc.ie) and he can arrange a familiarisation session with one of the folks more experienced with handling her.
If you would like to organise a Corporate Charter, Thomas is drawing up a schedule, so you can check availability.
NYC & WATH Regattas 2026
The National Yacht Club and WATH Regattas 13th and 14th June 2026
Junior Summer Course Booking – Now Open
Our junior summer courses are now open for booking.
The fee per course is €350 for the first full course, non-members €400
Advanced Sailing – Keelboats €450, non-members €500
Advanced Sailing – Kites & Wires €350, non-members €400
The Harbour Hoppers and Mini Mariners courses are a one week half day course (morning or afternoon; no supervision over lunch) following the Taste of Sailing syllabus for 6-8 year olds getting out on the water in different types of boats and gaining confidence. No experience required.
The fee for this course is €130.00 per child. Please also note our cancellation policy.
Members must book via SmartClub App
Non-members please click Here
Course 1 2nd June – 12th June
Course 2 15th June – 26th June
Course 3 29th June – 10th July
Course 4 13th July – 24th July
Course 5 27th July – 7th August
Junior Friday Night Series 2026
Six Friday evenings. One harbour. Endless opportunity.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of Dun Laoghaire Harbour, the Junior Summer Series 2026 is where young sailors come to race, learn, and have a seriously good time on the water.
This much-loved series brings together the next generation of sailors for a perfect mix of competition, camaraderie, and summer energy.
From Optimists to ILCA6s, Toppers to RS Fevas, the racing is open, inclusive, and designed to challenge sailors of all levels under 19. Whether you're chasing podium finishes or building confidence on the start line, this series is about progression as much as performance.
Each Friday evening features two short, exciting races sailed on a triangle course inside the harbour—ideal for sharpening skills in a safe, dynamic environment. And it’s not just about results: coaching, encouragement, and fun are at the heart of every race.
Highlights include:
- “Girls at the Helm” Evening (June 12th) – celebrating female sailors with special prizes and spotlight races
- Post-race BBQ & Prizegiving (June 19th) – a relaxed finale to wrap up the series in style
- Medals & Fun Prizes across all classes and categories
A welcoming atmosphere, and a focus on learning through racing, the Junior Summer Series is the perfect way to make the most of long summer evenings on the water.
Ready to race?
Entries are open now via the SmartClub App or Non-Members click HERE
Grab your boat, bring your crew, and be part of one of the highlights of the junior sailing calendar.
Race hard. Learn fast. Have fun.
Discover our amenities
2026 ILCA 7 Men's World Championship
2026 ILCA 6 Women's World Championship
Club boats issues
To report any club boat issues, fill out the club boat issue reporting form.
Club Merchandise
Browse a great selection of clothing and other NYC branded items for all occasions!.
Book a Club Boat
From our large selection of crafts, for your enjoyment!
Adult Sailing Courses
We are running Adult Sailing courses for members and non-members alike to cover the basics, more complex stuff and racing roles.
Join the club
The National Yacht Club is currently accepting membership applications.