We hope all the boys and girls had a magical time visiting Santa on Sunday.
It was wonderful to see so many happy faces and creative, talented spirits in our coloring competition.
Congratulations to our winners, Thea, Naoise, and Luna!
May all your Christmas wishes come true, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back for more festive fun with Santa next year.
#nationalyachtclub #santasunday #colouringcompetition #talentedartists #christmas
Expansion of the Green Ocean Dublin Bay Oyster Re-introduction Project
The Green Ocean Oyster Re-introduction Project in Dublin Bay, launched in November 2023, is a marine restoration initiative which is restoring native oysters to Dublin Bay. Oysters are natural “climate champions”, improving water quality and marine biodiversity.
Using innovative "oyster gardening" techniques, oysters are suspended in baskets from marina walkways at multiple locations around Dublin Bay. These oysters naturally filter the water, helping to reduce excess nutrients and pollutants. Their presence also supports biodiversity by encouraging the growth of seagrass and seaweed, which provide vital spawning grounds for fish and their predators as well as being a important carbon sink by sequestering carbon.
Head over to our website to continue reading more on this amazing project.
#nationalyachtclub #dublinbayoysters #greenoceanfoundation #biodiversity
Start your Christmas shopping with us at the National Yacht Club. We have something for everyone, clothing, accessories, stocking fillers and much more.
Drop in or shop online for Click & Collect.
#nationalyachtclub #clubmerch #merchandise #sailing #christmasshopping
The weather was kind for our biennial National Yacht Club regatta on Saturday 15th June facilitating competitive sailing on the water and a fun evening and night off the water. Almost 170 entries across 3 courses, Cruisers, One Design, and Dinghies started racing in a westerly of 6-10knots which quickly backed to a south easterly providing testing interesting racing for competitors from around and just outside the bay. Off the water a great social programme of live music with two bands, ice creams and face painting for the younger members, a wonderful mid-summer regatta gala dinner and a DJ ensured that the evening continued into the early hours of Bloomsday.
Women At The Helm 2024
67 female helms entered in keelboat, dinghy, and water wag classes. Together with their crews over 300 people taking part, it a fantastic weekend of fun, sailing and comradery.
Thank you to Joan Mulloy and Annalise Murphy for a wonderful speaker supper on the Friday night, hosted by Bryan Dobson.
Thank you to our sponsors Sia Partners and Irish Sailing and to everyone who raced, attended the weekend events and volunteered over the weekend.
#womenatthehelm #Nationalyachtclub #irishsailing #wath2024 #siapartners #dlrcctourism #dlrccsport
A message from Pamela Lee to the 2024 Women at the Helm (WATH) crews.
Join us for our Women At The Helm Speaker Supper on May 24th. Guest speakers include renowned Irish offshore sailor Joan Mulloy and our very own Olympic Silver Medallist Annalise Murphy.
Book now and don't miss out.
www.nyc.ie/WATH
Happy International Womens Day to all our ladies. ❤️
“There are good ships and wood ships, ships that sail the sea, but the best ships are friendships, and may they always be,”
#WATH #womenatthehelm #friendships #NYC #IrishSailing
We have all your snowy weather essentials available in the club shop.
Pop in pick up a trendy bobble hat, fleece headband, waterproof rain jacket or a base layer to keep the cold out, whether you are building a snowman or getting the boat ready for the better weather ahead.
#NYCMerchandise #snowday #staywarm
The National Yacht Club bid a spectacular farewell to their Head Chef, Cormac Healy, on Saturday 3rd February in an evening filled with great food, music, and heartfelt tributes. The event brought together swimmers, club members, the Healy family, and special guests for a night of celebration, marking the end of Cormac's illustrious 29 years at the club.
The farewell party was a fitting tribute to Cormac's contribution to the Clubs high standard of catering and to the club itself. Attendees were advised that normal formalities would be suspended by Master of Ceremonies Ian Meldon suitably attired in a dry robe, swim hat and goggles fresh from his daily visit to the Forty Foot. This meant that any and all contributions were limited to the 3 minutes as allowed by the relocated kitchen timer. Following a brief welcome by Commodore Peter Sherry, Cormac's excellent Kitchen team led by Brian Fox then treated everyone to a wonderful meal.
The evening wasn't just about the food; it was a perfect blend of entertainment and camaraderie. The Brook Singers regaled the audience with melodic tunes, creating an atmosphere of fun and nostalgia. Mystery and excitement filled the air with the appearance of the Café Orchestra Band which added an element of delight to the night.
The event was graced by the presence of long-time managers Padraic Conneely and Tim O'Brien, who together with John O'Grady represented three decades of commitment and excellent management at the National Yacht Club.
The party was a true representation of the club's spirit, where members, swimmers, and the Healy family all joined together to create a night to remember. Laughter, applause, and "brief" heartfelt speeches echoed through the evening culminating with Club Manager John O'Grady showcasing his talents with a wonderful rendition of "There is an Isle" in the small wee hours.
As Cormac embarks on a new chapter in his life, the members of the National Yacht Club expressed their deepest appreciation f
As the cabin fever really starts to set in, here is a great video of our Women On The Water Sailing on the clubs 1720 last weekend ⛵️
