The NYC has an exciting Optimist Spring 2018 Training Programme starting on Sunday 4th February and running for 6 Sundays with a mid-term break.
Dates:
Sundays: February 4th, February 25th, March 4th, March 11th, March 18th, March 25th. Time:12:30-16:30 / Price : €120.
To register (and to optionally charter a Club boat), please click here
Block 2 (Laser and RS Feva Coaching) activities are moving to Saturday Afternoons (13:30 to 17:00), starting Saturday 24th February!
The cost is €80 per participant ex. charter fees for Club RS Fevas (€60 per boat) if applicable
Use the form here to register for this ‘Block’ of 4 weeks. For further details, please contact Elva O’Sullivan via juniors@archived.nyc.ie
We are running a talk on
Beach-master Training and an explanation of the junior coaching safety protocol, on Sunday 4th February at 3pm in the NYC.
We encourage anyone involved with our junior section to attend, as it would be of great benefit to them.
Some TY Course coming up on our website over the next few months, places are limit so we advice to book early
Registration Opens 31st January
Laser/Feva – Wednesday Afternoons
Feb 21st – Apr 11th / 2pm – 5pm
€TBA maximum (20)
Registration Opens 1st February
First Aid Course – Sunday 25th February
9am – 5pm maximum (12) €70
Registration Opens 22nd March
Rib Course – Sat & Sun April / 9am -4.30pm
€195 maximum (12)
The deadline for availing of the early-bird discounted entry for Baltimore Spring Training Week has been extended to 10pm Friday the 12th January.
This year sees the beginning of a revamping of the Baltimore Spring Camp with the goal of making it the premier Optimist training event in the Irish sailing calendar. A feature of this plan sees IODAI investing in enhancing the quality of the training at all levels. More structured training programmes will ensure that a higher level of skills will be acquired by all sailors. Performance sailors will benefit from more focused coaching, while an increased number of senior coaches will ensure that all sailors benefit from the expertise they bring. Main features include:
Don’t miss out and make sure to sign up today.
We will be running our Dun Laoghaire Optimist Group (DOG’s) training programme over the winter in conjunction with the RStGYC and RIYC.
Dates are: October – 1st, 8th, 14th, 15th, 22nd, November – 11th, 12th, 19th, 26th, December – 2nd, 3rd, 10th
This programme is open to Optimist sailors who have qualified for the Irish Selection Trials in April. The coaching will be provided by a mix of Irish and 8 Days a Week coaches and there is a total of 28 sessions running through to the Trials event.
The cost of the programme is €1,395 and is payable in 3 instalments of €465, the second of which can be paid using this link
The National Yacht Club.
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Phone: +353.1.280 5725
Email: secretary@nyc.ie
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