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NYC members collect 28 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.

The DBSC AGM takes place on Monday the 26th November  in the National Yacht Club at 8pm. You can view / download the DBSC Notice of AGM here

HERE is a recap of our members’ achievements and a gallery of the annual prize-giving evening held on Friday 15th November.

Have your say on Foreshore Planning

On 12th November 2019, the Government launched their Consultation Draft of the National Marine Planning Framework (NMPF). Lead by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government (DHPLG), the draft document aims to create a “co-ordinated and coherent approach to decision-making and governance” in respect to marine planning. It includes planning for development proposals by sports, recreation and tourism bodies, which in turn covers the all-important Foreshore Licence.

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Irish Sailing Pathfinder Women at the Helm 29-30 August 2020

The National Yacht Club is delighted to announce that it has once again been selected to host the Irish Sailing Pathfinder Women at the Helm Regatta. The weekend of 29-30 August 2020 will see the return of this prestigious event to the NYC.  

The inaugural event held earlier this year was an outstanding success with over 200 women participating in the first regatta on a national level to celebrates women’s participation in sailing.

Meagher and Hassett Lead National Yacht Club Match Racing League

The National Yacht Club launched its inaugural match racing league over the weekend with 10 teams competing over 2 days.

There is still room for 2 ‘intro to match racing’ teams in the Saturday series.

If interested, don’t hesitate to sign up at our new pro rated and cheaper price at the following link: http://archived.nyc.ie/2019/11/n-y-c-s-inaugural-winter-match-racing-series-registrations-open-now/

Race schedules and results can be found below:

For a full report, please read here

Enhanced International Certificate of Competency (I.C.C.) Courses in 2019-2020

Thinking of chartering a boat abroad?
Thinking of refreshing your navigation and chart work skills?
Do you remember what lights vessels towing at night should show?
Are you looking for something to do on wintery Monday nights?

There are many reasons why you should consider enrolling in one of our Enhanced ICC Course in 2019/2020…

For courses dates, times and pricing, please click here

Irish Sailing Pathfinder Women at the Helm awarded Platinum Clean Regattas Award from Sailors for the Sea.

Another First for the Pathfinder Women at the Helm Regatta hosted by the National Yacht Club!This is the highest award possible with the Sailors for the Sea Clean Regattasprogramme, which is the world’s only sustainability certification for water-based events. It is the first time it has been awarded to an event in Ireland. Platinum status […]