National Yacht Club

 

Major Events

2011 Event Volunteers Required

I would first like to thank all the volunteers that helped last year. It was a very busy and successful sailing season. I would also like to thank all the Members who regularly contribute their time, expertise, boats and spirited efforts to make it all happen. It would simply not be possible without you.

La Solitaire du Figaro 2011: Strong potential line up of 71 pre-entries

With 71 pre-entries, including 24 rookies, an increasing number of non-French sailors and some big names in offshore racing, La Solitaire du Figaro, promises to deliver exceptional racing for the 42nd edition of the race over the 1,695 mile-course.

Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta Update

Dun Laoghaire Regatta 2011 – 4 Championships and a Mega Party

The planning for the Dun Laoghaire Regatta 2011 is progressing well and the great news is that based on input from participating classes the regatta is expected show continued growth to in excess of 500 boats despite the economic climate.

Volvo add Spirit to 2011 Dun Laoghaire Regatta

The Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta will take place from July 7th–10th 2011. The Regatta Committee are delighted to announce that Volvo will continue their long association with the regatta as title sponsor for the event.

Volvo Car Ireland will sponsor the 2011 event in association with Spirit Motor Group, the premier dealership for Volvo in South […]

La Solitaire du Figaro Race – Dun Laoghaire Stop Over Announced

With 71 pre-entries, including 24 rookies, an increasing number of non-French sailors and some big names in offshore racing, La Solitaire du Figaro Figaro, promises to deliver exceptional racing for the 42nd edition of the race over the 1,695 mile-course.The return of past winners

Confident with last year’s victory, including three out of four leg wins, […]

Topper Worlds comes to the NYC in 2011

The 2011 Topper World Championships will be hosted by the National Yacht Club in Dun Laoghaire.

The club beating off stiff competition from around Europe to secure this major sailing event. It follows the successful 2010 Topper Worlds held at Lake Garda last August. The news was confirmed by Bill Brassington, President, International Topper Class Association.

Over […]