National Yacht Club

 

Courses/ Training

National Powerboat Certificate Course in November

The National Yacht Club will be running a National Powerboat Certificate (ex “Level II”) course on Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd November, primarily aimed at our Junior members aiming to become instructors next year.

Marine Electrics Course

WOULD YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO IF………….?

….your GPS fails, or your instruments or navigation lights have stopped working, or your engine won’t start because of starter motor connections or battery problems….?

If the answer to any of the above is NO then this 10 week basic electrical course is for you!  This hands-on course is aimed […]

Navigation Classes 2011/12

Once again Jim Gorman will teach the ISA Yacht Master Coastal and Offshore based theory courses in the NYC this coming Winter (depending on demand)

Commencement dates will be the 3rd/4th October with completion before 12th March 2012.  Each course will be held on one evening each week (19.30 – 21.45) with a four week Christmas […]

DBSC “Development Class”

STARTS TUESDAY 21st JUNE

DBSC has offered to let the Club 1720s race on Tuesday evenings in a new “Development Class”. The idea is to bring out would be racing enthusiasts and beginners who do not have a regular crewing spot and, over time, create a pool of available trained crew. Any experienced skipper interested in […]

Adult Sail Training Programme 2011

The National Yacht Club is running this 3 week course in June and July 2011. The course will use 1720’s (racing keelboats) and Toppers dinghies. On the water sessions will be weather permitting. The course will have a Maximum of 20 participants.

Courses will be run under the ISA Small Boat Sailing Scheme (please visit […]

“Introduction to Offshore Racing”

 Thinking of racing offshore? This will be of interest to you.
 JB Room, National Yacht Club – 7th April 2011 at 19.30

 Informal talk followed by reception. 

 Speakers to include:
Maurice “Prof” O’Connell – “Winning the 2009 Dun Laoghaire to Dingle Race and what was involved”
Mick Liddy – “Preparing for Offshores”
Peter Ryan – “ISORA- Strategies & Tips” 

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