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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 […]

ISORA – Beat both ways in Night Race

Report on Race 8 – Night Race – Dun Laoghaire to North India Buoy

22nd July 2011.

Despite the weather forecast indicating very little wind the RAYC and ISORA Sailing Committees decided to stick with the planned course – Dun Laoghaire – Muglins (S) – North India Buoy – (P) – Muglins (P) – Dun Laoghaire. Approx […]

ISORA “Mojito” wins the 2011 King Constantine Cup

Three ISORA boats braved the elements to compete in the 2011 King Constantine Cup which also incorporated race No.7 in the ISORA Series.

The race started with a 20 knot westerly wind which built to over 30 knots.

Sgrech was first at the West End Buoy (PSC2) and hoisted her spinnaker on the reach to the Causeway […]

D.B.S.C. Cruiser Challenge – 26th to 28th August

The National Yacht Club is delighted to host the annual Dublin Bay Sailing Club Cruiser Challenge competition from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th August 2011.

Please download below the Notice of Race and Entry Form. Please note, Entry Forms are to be returned to:

Donal P. O’Sullivan, Hon. Secretary, , 72, Clonkeen Drive, Foxrock, Dublin 18

Cruiser Challenge NOR […]

NYC members Martin Byrne and Adam Winkelmann win The UK Dragon Championships

The UK Dragon Championships better known as the Edinburgh Cup has been won by Martin Byrne and Adam Winkelmann.
Read about this fantastic victory for Irish sailing on http://www.sail-world.com/UK/Dragon-Edinburgh-Cup-2011-victory-for-Martin-Byrne/86024

Philip Doran 10th at the ISAF Youth Worlds in Zadar

Congratulations to National YC youth sailor Philip Doran for his excellent win in the final race and 10th overall at the 2012 ISAF Youth World Sailing Championships in Zadar, Croatia. Congratulations also to Philips’ teammates Sophie Murphy who finished 11th in the Radial Girls and Emma Geary and Niamh Connelly who finished 17th in the […]