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NYC members to collect 34 overall series wins and trophies at DBSC annual Prizegiving

The National Yacht Club would like to congratulate all its members who raced with distinction in the Dublin Bay Sailing Club various classes and series, from the Junior September Series to the Thursday and Saturday series across all classes.

Annalise will also be presented with the “Viking Trophy” for Notable Contribution to Sailing…

The Club’s annual general meeting takes place on Monday the 28th November  in the Royal St. George Yacht Club at 8pm.

Read the full post for the full listing of DBSC Trophies awarded to NYC Members

An already tired looking Enda gives us his Vendee Globe first impressions…”help! help!”

Not as bad as the title sounds…a fuller quote reads “…it’s a dream come true and I can’t believe I’m actually doing it! help! help!” 🙂

Go on Enda 3 days out of 3 months!!

Watch the video here

SB20 National Championships Results

Massive congratulations to Bad-Kilcullen (Stefan Hyde, Jerry Dowling & Jimmy Dowling) crowned SB20 National Champions for 2016 which took place last weekend (5-7 August). Well done to Sin Bin (Michael O’Connor, Owen Laverty & Kevin Johnson) on coming 2nd overall and to Venuesworld.com (Ger Dempsey, Chris Nolan, Blair Stanaway & Graham Barker) on coming 3rd overall.

 

Phaedo 3 Breaks Round Ireland Record

Phaedo 3, with Ireland’s leading offshore sailor Damian Foxall on board, crossed the Kish lighthouse finish line at Dún Laoghaire, at 04.01.04am this morning (Friday, 5th August 2016), beating the previous world record by approximately 1 hours and 45 minutes. The time has still to be ratified by the World Speed Sailing Record Council.
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SB20 National Championships at the NYC

The National Yacht Club is delighted to host the SB20 Irish National Championships on Friday, Saturday and Sunday 5th, 6th and 7th August 2016.
Download the NOR here: SB20 Nationals 2016 NOR FINAL
Download the SIs here: SB20 Nationals 2016 SI FINAL
Amendment to SI No. 1 (6.1 Schedule): Amendment to SI No1 

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NYC David Gorman & Chris Doorly Defend Flying Fifteen Title at Cushendall

Congratulations to David Gorman & Chris Doorly who successfuly defended their Irish Flying Fifteen Title after three days of competition at Cushendall SC in County Antrim. Three race wins from six sailed gave Dave and Chris a clear lead in a fleet of 21. Second were club mates Ian Mathews and Keith Poole with Strangford Lough’s Hammy Baker and Charlie Horder third. Full event report and results on afloat.ie.