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Junior Sailing News

Midweek Nippers – Registrations now open

We have just opened the nipper’s course to potential members as their one course to try (once per family). The course cost €100, But there will be an additional charge for this courses of €50  ONLY 3 PLACES LEFT

In  May and June every year the Club runs coaching sessions one evening a week for Minors from 6 to 8 years old.

This is very popular and is a great way, particularly for children and parents to make new friends.
The sailing is done in Optimists and no boat is required. Come and try some fun sailing no boat needed. 
Starting on Wednesday 16th of May for 6 weeks (until 20th June) and running from 1730 to 1930.

Register here 

First Aid Course – May 2018

By popular demand, we are organising another 1st Aid course on Saturday 26th May 2018.

Venue: National Yacht Club

Times: 9:00am-5:00pm
PLACES ARE LIMITED TO 12 ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS
Cost:  €70.00 per person including first aid manual and certificate. Click here to register

Entries now open for the Ulster’s

The first event of the IODAI 2018 calendar is the Ulster’s.  This year we are delighted to have the event hosted by Malahide Yacht Club.

The Ulster’s are taking place over the weekend of May 19th & 20th.

Entries are now open for the Ulster’s and we would encourage you to enter as soon as possible.

  • Entry for the Ulsters is €60:00 and the early entry fee closes at 10pm (sharp) on Friday 4th From May 4th the fee goes up to €120:00
  • Final closing date is Wed 9th May, at 10pm sharp
  • Open to: Regatta Fleet/ Snr Fleet/ Jnr Fleet

So don’t miss out and enter today!

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Update on The Traveller in the RNIYC

Congratulations to Hugh O’Connor and Natasha Hemeryck who came first and second respectively at the Traveller in the RNIYC on Sunday 29th April. Conditions were very good with a consistent breeze and plenty of sunshine and a strong fleet of 48 sailors from all over the country.

Friday Night Optimist Training (Minors, Pre-racing & Start Racing levels)

THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL!

The NYC Junior Section is delighted to be able to offer coaching for Optimist Sailors on Friday evenings during April, May and June.

We are offering coaching for three groups of sailors, depending on your child’s experience. Please read the descriptors carefully to ensure you book in for the right level.

Dates: The course runs for 9 weeks on Friday evenings from 17.00-19.30 to coincide with the Friday race training. The course starts on Friday 27th April and ends on Friday 22nd June.

Details and Registration here

Topper Clinic 5th & 6th May 2018

The National Yacht Club is organising a Topper coaching clinic on Saturday 5th, Sunday 6th May 2018.

The price is €40 per sailor for the 2 days for those who have already done the winter coaching  Please register below

Please register here