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Junior Sailing

Great performance again from the NYC optimist sailors for the first new format IODAI National Training Week.

The National Training Week will now replace the traditional training week in Baltimore which used to be held in February. This training week will happen at Halloween mid-term at different clubs around the country every year. Malahide Yacht Club hosted this first edition, which was well received by sailors and their families.

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RS Feva 2021 Winter Training

Details for RS Feva training aimed at two hander intermediate to advanced sailors: Sunday afternoons, November 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th,

3 hr session 1pm arrival, rigged and ready 1.30pm-4.30pm Cost is €100 for 4 sessions per sailor.

 

NYC Annual Junior Awards Dinner – POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT YEAR!!!

The Highlight of the NYC Junior Social Calendar scheduled for 27th November is  now POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT YEAR DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC SITUATION

 

Report from Opi Munsters

Great performance from the National Yacht Club optimist sailors last weekend with 2 fleet winners (senior main fleet and regatta fleet) for the Munster Championships in Cork Harbour!

9 National Yacht Club sailors took part in the last optimist regional event of the season, was hosted by Monkstown Bay Sailing Club and launched from Paddy’s Point slipway in Ringaskiddy. 
The 126 sailors had great conditions with 15kts on Saturday and 16-22kts on Sunday and blue sky!

In the main fleet senior (35 boats), William Walsh NYC came 1st overall with a 9 point lead. Hannah Walsh, 3rd in silver fleet and 17th overall. 

In the main fleet junior (50 boats), Louise Hanley came 3rd in silver fleet, Félix Dion, 9th in silver and Lucas Browne, 13th silver.  

In the regatta fleet (41 boats), Basile Dion came 1st overall, Max Neary, 2nd bronze and 4th overall.  Our youngest NYC Sailor Aurèle Dion finished 4th the bronze fleet and 6th overall, and was the youngest saucer at the event too, and Louis Trikett finished 7th in the silver fleet.

Fantastic results, well done all!

Topper Winter 2021 Club Training Programme

Details for our Topper Winter Training Programme are as follows:
Training will be on Sundays Oct 10th, Oct, 24th, Oct 31st, Nov 7th, Nov 14th, Nov 21st, Nov28th.

– Beginners: 9.30am – 12.30pm
– Intermediate: 1pm – 4pm
– Advanced: 1pm – 4pm

– Cost is €175 for the 7 sessions. 8 Club Toppers are available to charter at an extra €90 for the 7 sessions
– Max 8 sailors per group.

All sailors and parents will sign a code of conduct to encourage good behaviour: Code-of-Behaviour

Please register here

NYC Laser Training – Winter 2021

The Winter Laser Training programme is aimed at sailors who are new to the Laser fleet as well as those who wish to improve their sailing and racing skills in the Laser 4.7 and Radial fleets, to compete in national events and competitions in 2022.

While there is a focus on development and performance, the plan is based on the NYC’s core values of family, friendship and sporting excellence. All sailors and parents will sign a code of conduct to encourage good behaviour: Code-of-Behaviour

Format

  • Information Session for Parents to support the programme and the sailors – Saturday October 9th – time tbc
  • Training on Saturdays in October and November and from February mid-Term 2022.  
  • 3 hour session with briefing and debrief – 1pm arrival, rigged and ready for 1.30 – 4.30pm.
  • Additional Clinic and guest coach events tbc. 

For further information and to sign up, please click here