The National Yacht Club

21/11/2025

The quiz resumed on Wednesday night last (19th November) in conditions that were frosty and unwelcoming. Inside the club the conditions were just frosty - at least for former champions Celtic Boys who had an appeal to popular acclaim roundly dismissed when they argued that all plants are trees. The quiz hierarchy could not stretch the conventions of quizzing to give them the point they would need to fend off the inevitable march to victory of other former champions Wizard. The Quizmaster will not be on Christy McDonnell’s Christmas card list – nor will Michael or Sara.

With Wizard beating Celtic Boys by a point, it was left to much improved Quiztopher Columbus to take third spot on the night. Reigning champions Corner Boys finished fourth, and honourable mentions go to Celtic Warriors and the returning Stars of the Sea. Another honourable mention must go to Harmerang because they asked for one!

Erstwhile champions Wizard take a commanding lead in the overall leaderboard (available on the club Noticeboard), but with discards still widely available there are opportunities for all teams to improve their positions.

Finally, although Martin McCarthy must remain nameless, it should be noted that Motor Buoys - note the name of the team! – were not able to answer the question that called for the correct spelling of ‘buoy’.

The next quiz will take place on December 3rd, at 8pm sharp!

The Quizmaster

19/11/2025

Join us for our next wine dinner on 26th November @ 19.30

Guest Speaker on the night – Liam Campbell DipWSET

Liam Campbell has nearly 30 years of experience leading wine tastings, backed by a WSET Diploma in Wine & Spirits and a Diploma in Craft Beer & Cider.

Certified as an Educator by WSET and the Cava Academy, he delivers engaging and insightful sessions to enhance appreciation of wine and drinks.
A distinguished wine writer for over 24 years, Liam is a member of the Circle of Wine Writers and currently serves as Wine & Drinks Editor for Hotel and Restaurant Times. He has previously contributed to TheTaste.ie, the Irish Independent, The Dubliner, and Easy Food Magazine.
Liam has been a tasting judge at international wine and spirits competitions for over a decade, including Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, the International Taste Institute (Brussels), Michelangelo (South Africa), and Bacchus (Madrid).

Bookings Email: manager@nyc.ie or phone (01) 2805725

19/11/2025

Book your seat at the Commodore’s Annual Dinner!

December 13th @ 7.00pm

Let’s celebrate an unforgettable sailing season and toast to new winds and adventures ahead.

Bookings Email: manager@nyc.ie or Phone (01) 2805725

17/11/2025

It was fantastic to see so many of our members at our very first Thursday Social morning! The bar was buzzing, the chatter was lively, and it was wonderful to watch old friends reconnect and new friendships begin. Thanks to you, our launch was a tremendous success!

We’re delighted to announce that the Thursday Social Club will now be a monthly gathering.

Mark your calendars and join us again on 11th December for our Christmas Thursday Social Club—festive cheer, great company, and of course… cake!

13/11/2025

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the National Yacht Club Gala Ball

A firm favourite on the social calendar in decades gone by returns!

Join us on Tuesday, December 31st, as we welcome 2026 with an evening of celebration, style, and sparkle.

Begin the night on the balcony at 19:00 to enjoy the spectacular DLR fireworks over the pier, followed by an elegant dinner, live music, and dancing.

At midnight, raise a glass as we ring in the New Year together — and continue the celebration well into the night.

A night of tradition, glamour, and unforgettable moments awaits.

Booking now open, online only. www.nyc.ie

Dress code: Black Tie.

13/11/2025

What a Week for Our Sailors!

Brian Uniacke and Team Tongyeong have successfully arrived in Cape Town after completing Stage 3 of the 2025/2026 Clipper Round the World Race! The team currently sits in 6th place, an impressive achievement after thousands of nautical miles at sea.
Up next, on November 16th, they’ll set off on Stage 4: Marlow’s Blue Ocean Sleigh Ride — an exhilarating 4,800nm ocean crossing from Cape Town, South Africa to Fremantle, Australia.

Meanwhile, Damien Payne has returned home after his incredible adventure with Team “Power of Seattle Sport.” We’ll continue to cheer on Damien’s teammates, who are currently in 4th place after earning 3 vital points at the scoring gate in the last stage.
We’ll hear more from Damien over the coming weeks, as he shares some of his amazing stories with us, from the “choppy” waters in the Bay of Biscay, to lightning storms mid Atlantic.

Our junior sailors have also been making waves abroad!
In Sicily, Ethan Spain and Ben O'Shaughnessy struck gold at the 49er Junior European Championship — a reward for a week of consistent, top-class sailing.
Strong performances also came from Lauren O'Callaghan and Charlotte Eadie, finishing 15th and Lucia Cullen and Alanna Twomey (RCYC) finishing 14th in the 49erFX class.

And to cap off an unforgettable week, Mark O’Connor crossed the finish line in a dramatic photo finish for 20th place, just 27 seconds ahead Antoine Canivet’s boat — becoming the youngest Irishman ever to cross the Atlantic solo! 🇮🇪☘️
After 16 days at sea, Mark completed an incredible transatlantic race — the result of four years of preparation, training, fundraising, and determination to bring his dream campaign to life.

What a phenomenal week of achievements across all levels of our sailing community — from global races to youth championships.
A huge well done and congratulations to all our sailors — both at home and abroad — for their dedication, hard work, and incredible achievements this week.
Your passion and perseverance continue to inspire us all!

The future is bright, and the sails are full!
Give all our sailors a follow on their socials and show your support along the way.

11/11/2025

The following is a report of Marks thrilling finish posted by the organisers.
It is very noteworthy that Mark sailed 3260 nm which is between 100 and 150nm more than many of his closest competitors. To do so and finish so well is testament to Marks perseverance and skill in achieving his ambitions.

All of his efforts is only made possible by the superb support received from you all so bask in the reflected glory of this fantastic achievement

His race in numbers
20 – Heat (946) Mini Skippy – Mark O'connor
Finish: 10/11/2025 21:27:17 UTC
Race time: 16d 06h 27min 17s
Gap to the leader: 1d 06h 47min 53s
Gap to the previous one: 01h 24min 33s
On the ortho: 2606.38 nm / 6.7 knots
On the bottom: 3260.66 nm / 8.4 knots

10/11/2025

Tremendous congratulations and heartfelt thanks from all our community, to our members, David and Marguerite Lawlor, and the Green Ocean Foundation for their incredible work on the reintroduction of oyster beds in Dublin Bay.

Below article link from their feature on Fridays RTE News.

18,000 oysters placed in Dublin Bay in bid to establish reef

https://www.rte.ie/news/dublin/2025/1107/1542623-oysters-dublin-bay/

09/11/2025

Congratulations and
49er Jnr European Champions 🎉🇮🇪☘️

07/11/2025

☕ Thursday Morning Social Club

Join us for coffee/tea, cake and chats!

Bring a friend, catch up with old ones, and enjoy a wonderful morning filled with great atmosphere, laughter, and friendship.

🗓 Thursday 13th November @ 11.00am
💬 Good company | Great conversation | Delicious treats

04/11/2025

Our new season of Pilates kicks off this Wednesday.

Join us @ 19.00 in the J. B. Room

All Welcome

Register Now https://rbptonlineclassesbookinglink.as.me/?appointmentType=85049653

23/10/2025