The Royal Irish Yacht Club is situated in a central location in Dun Laoghaire Harbour with excellent access and where visiting sailors can be sure of a special welcome. The Club was founded in 1831 and features the first purpose-built Yacht Clubhouse in the world. Part of Club life is availing of the magnificent Clubhouse facilities where you can meet new people and develop lasting friendships. The Club hosts a wide variety of social events throughout the calendar year making it easy to keep in touch with fellow yachtsmen and women. As well as the regular scheduled events the Club caters for parties to celebrate the holidays, informal events, educational seminars, theme dinners, and all occasions. We have a number of venues within the Club each of which provide a different ambience to match your particular needs. Please take time to explore our website of all that is happening in the Club.
News Updates
Ross Hamilton
Ross Hamilton has moved up four places to 49th overall in the fleet of 94 boats at the Finn World Championships in Cornwall.
Ross had a steady day with a 41st and a 47th, improving on his results from yesterday. Racing continues tomorrow as he continues his battle for Olympic qualification.
Sigma 2012 33 OOD Class Championships & Irish National Championships 22nd - 24th June 2012.
CONGRATULATIONS TO KENNETH RUMBALL
Life-long Volvo Ocean Race fan and one of Ireland’s most promising young sailors, Kenneth Rumball, has won a trip to Miami, USA, to sail with Abu Dhabi backed outfit Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing. The 24-year-old RIYC member says the chance to meet his heroes and sail on the team’s Volvo Open 70 race yacht, Azzam (determination), in the gruelling round-the-world sailing event is a dream come true.
Hoping to follow in the footsteps of one of his heroes, Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing’s Irish bowman, Justin Slattery, a three-time Volvo Ocean Race veteran and event winner, Kenneth is relishing the chance to jump onboard and pick up some pointers from one of the sport’s toughest professionals. read more
Junior Section 2012
The revised dates for the RIYC Junior Summer Sailing Programme 2012 are out now. Courses are being offered by the week in order to provide greater flexibility to members.
Please download form here and return to Mark Mc Gibney Sailing Manager.
Top Security Royal Irish Yacht Club Regatta
Saturday 30th June 2012. Notice of Race to follow. This day is not just for the sailors, it will be a fanastic day out for all the family. Keep the date free and join us for an wonderful time.
Online Payments
Pay your Club account here
2012 subscriptions payable here
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Bank Transfer Details
On receipt of subscriptions car park stickers are available from the Club Secretary
