Sail In The Zone - Youth and Junior Night
2017-04-22 19:30 (Europe/Dublin) | Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Dublin, A96 AY77, Ireland
***Postponed Until Further Notice***

Sail In The Zone
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A Talk By
Psychologists
Elizabeth Seigne and Felicity Heathcote
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They will be focusing on how excellence in sailing and other sports may be achieved by the use of Japanese Zen and Mindfulness Techniques.
Get your mind as fit as your body to maximise your sailing performance
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Felicity trained in Japan and was the official psychologist to the Irish Olympic Team for the Barcelona, Athens and Sydney Games. She is currently advising the Paralympic archery team for the Tokyo 2020 Games.

If you wish to attend, contact us on (01) 280 1811
or alternatively email us at booking@rsgyc.ie

Be Your Own Coach - Talk with Troy McNamara
2017-05-02 21:00 - 22:00
Join us for a talk with Troy McNamara in the Junior Room on Tuesday night 2nd of May, 9 pm after racing. All welcome.
A wet dish will be available for purchase upstairs in the bar
He will discuss how an individual/team can structure their training appropriately, getting the most out of their time on the water, and touching on how to prepare for a race and be analytical afterward.

Laser Spring Training May 13th and 14th
2017-05-13 10:00 - 17:00
Laser Spring Training commences again May 13th and 14th May 27th and 28th and June 3rd and 4th.

Please Book Online Here

RSGYC Family Fun Day Sunday!
2017-05-14
Family Fun Sunday Day!

The Royal St George Yacht Club is inviting EVERYONE to join us
on Sunday 14th May to have lots of family fun.
The Family Fun Day Sunday will run from 1:00pm with a pursuit course heading around Dalkey Island.
En route members will be required, amongst other things to make communication with other members to encourage conversation between club members and other classes.
This will finish with a BBQ at 4:30pm (usual BBQ prices) and we’ll showcase all that the Club has to offer.
Please come along and bring your family and friends!
We really want to welcome everyone to join us at
The Royal St George Yacht Club Family Fun Day Sunday!
This event is purely for enjoyment, fun, and bonding and is not a competition

Entry is €5 per boat
To pay now click HERE!

For more information on the event please see the links below.
Sailing Instructions
Running Order of The Day
Communication Sheet for Sailors

Come Celebrate the Bicentenary of the Laying of the First Stone of the Harbour On 31 May 2017
2017-05-31 08:00 - 17:00
The harbour are celebrating the Bicentenary of the laying of the first stone of the harbour on 31 May 2017
(Time to be decided) but location will be at the George IV monument overlooking the Carlisle Pier and the general harbour (first stone part of the monument)
As this is a Wednesday there probably will not be much activity and there will be further events during the year (calendar of events soon to be published)
However if it is the afternoon we thought there may be some Junior activity in the harbour and if so it might be good if they could do some kind of a parade of sail on the day
This is just a preliminary notice and I can be in touch again when the time is set to see if anything can be organised
(Of course this is not confined to Junior sailors!)

Friday Fun!
2017-06-09 18:00
Friday Fun Day

We are delighted to announce Funday Fridays, the first of which will take place on 9th June from 6 p.m.
We have listened to your feedback and taken onboard that many Club members would like the opportunity to showcase their Club to their family and friends or work colleagues. While Saturdays and Thursdays are great opportunities for this your feedback was that with the racing taking place on those days for some it may not be the ideal time to bring guests to the Club and out sailing. Often on race days, people are rushed and the individual attention for guests can be overlooked in the hurry to get afloat.
The idea is to build Friday evenings into the family and friends day at the RSGYC. We want to provide Club activities in a fun and relaxed environment, where yourself and your fellow members can come down and enjoy summer’s evening at your Club. We will have something for everyone (see below) and we hope to make the Club your first port of call for fun and food on Fridays!

Please fill in THIS FORM to show us what you would be interested in taking part in!

Below is a Site Map of where the Activities will be taking place on the Day!

International 2.4mR Class 2017 Irish National Championships 24th and 25th June
2017-06-22 09:00 - 2017-06-23 17:00
The inaugural 2.4m National Championship is being held at the Royal St George Yacht Club in conjunction with Dun Laoghaire Sailability as part of the Inclusion Games on the 25th June
7 boats are taking part all sailed by disabled sailors from DunLaoghaire Galway and Belfast
The 2.4m international is a single handed high performance boat that has been introduced to Dun Laoghaire and other Sailability centres as a progression from the Hansa dinghies which are used as basic training for people with disability
The championship will be run inside the harbour with 4 back to back races on the Sunday
Sailing Instructions can be viewed here International 2.4 Class SIs Amendment to NOR can be viewed here NOR 2.4mR Amend No 1

Watersport Inclusion Games 2017
2017-06-24 10:00 - 2017-06-25 16:00
Invitation to Watersport Inclusion Games 24th and 25th June 2017
Full details and enquiries of this event can be found here
For more information on this event please see here Watersports Inclusion Games – Invitation

Friday Fun Day!
2017-06-30 18:00
Friday Fun Day

We are delighted to announce Friday Fun Day’s are back!
Due to popular demand, we are holding Friday’s Fun Day on the 30th June from 6 p.m.

Please fill in THIS FORM to show us what you would be interested in taking part in!

VOLVO DUN LAOGHAIRE REGATTA - July 6th-9th
2017-07-06 - 2017-07-09
The VOLVO Dun Laoghaire Regatta

Celebrating Dun Laoghaire Harbour Bicentenary this year makes this Regatta one for the History Books.
At The Royal St. George Yacht Club we are aiming to make this Regatta one to remember for years to come.
Please see all the information on the Event below. We will be updating this Page continuously so Make sure to keep checking here for further updates.

ROYAL ST. GEORGE YACHT CLUB
RSGYC Crowns Terms and Conditions:
We are sorry but we cannot refund/replace lost, stolen or damaged RSGYC Crown vouchers.
RSGYC reserve the right not to accept damaged or defaced RSGYC Crowns, and RSGYC Crowns may only be exchanged for food and drink of their equal value in the Club during a specified event.
You may only exchange RSGYC Crowns for food and drink within the Club premises for specific events as arranged by the RSGYC.
To be valid when presented for exchange, the foil panel on the front of a RSGYC Crown voucher must not have been removed or have been damaged in any way.
On purchase of your RSGYC Crown vouchers you have agreed to our Terms and Conditions.
RSGYC reserves the right to amend any of these terms and conditions without notice. Such amended terms will appear on the RSGYC Web Site.
For full terms and conditions please check on our website – www.rsgyc.ie

*IMPORTANT: Treat your RSGYC Crowns as if they were cash.
Have fun using your Crowns at the Royal St George Yacht Club!

The Royal St George – Social Programme

To Book in for any of the Events above please contact the Club
on (01) 280 1811 or email us at booking@rsgyc.ie

See the Schedule Of Races below

There will be more details to follow

Irish RS Feva National Championships 2017
2017-07-14 - 2017-07-16
The Royal St. George Yacht Club is proud to present the RS Feva National Championships 2017 on the 14th to the 16th of July 2017

Pre-Event Nationals Prep Training Session Tues 11th July. Please Book Here

ENTER ONLINE HERE
Click HERE to view NOR

RS Feva Class Association of Ireland 2017 Membership Form can be found here

Friday Fun Day At The RSGYC!
2017-07-28 18:00
Friday Fun Day!
6:00pm, 28th July 2017

This Friday we are continuing our Friday Fun Day!
With huge success over the last couple of month’s and some great feedback we are continuously trying to keep these
Friday Fun Days a great way for you, your family and friends, to kick off your weekend!

To Sign Up for this Friday Fun Day, Click HERE
Check out some of our Activities on offer below!

Friday Funday! 25th August 2017
2017-08-25 17:30
Our Last Friday Funday Of The Season!

As the Sailing Season comes to a close we will be having our last Friday Funday of the Season on the 25th August 2017.
We are encouraging everyone to join us for this Fun Blowout of a night!
We welcome everyone to join us for this wonderful evening and that includes all your family and friends.
You DON’T have to be a sailor to join in!
We have a full range of activities that are listed below and due to the success of our Friday Funday’s,
we would like to ask everyone who is interested in getting involved to fill in the form which we have provided below.
Registration is at 5:30pm with activities starting at 6:00pm
Here’s to Happy Friday’s!!!

Fill in the Form HERE

RSGYC End of Season Pursuit Race - Postponed to September 8th
2017-09-08 17:45
RSGYC End of Season Race September 8th

Join together to celebrate the end of another wonderful sailing season at this year’s Annual End of Season Pursuit Race.
This is truly one of the Club’s most enjoyable events as it is run solely for the Members of the Royal St. George Yacht Club and is a fantastic opportunity for all of the Club’s Sailing Classes to come together to enjoy some competitive rivalry!
Entry is free and racing will begin from 6pm onwards followed by a Prize Giving and the option of a BBQ or Sailing Supper in the Dining Room with Drinks Promotions for the night! There will be many special prizes to be won on the day including awards for Day Boats, Wooden Boats, and ‘Best Dressed Boat Overall’ and ‘Best Greeting to the Committee Boat’.
There will also be the annual RNLI collection on the night.

Please See Notice of Race: NOTICE OF RACE
Draft Start Times for Handicaps: Handicaps for publication (v5)
Sailing Instructions: End of Season Race 2017 Sailing instructions
Please find a list of boats, handicaps and start times for the End of Season Race.
If your boat is not listed please email sailing@rsgyc.ie
Please Enter HERE

Would you like to assist with the End of Season Race?
Please join us aboard the Committee Boat where your assistance will be most welcome (why not bring along some ‘refreshments’ to aid the crew). We are also seeking a rib driver with crew to mark lay. Please reply to this email for more details.
Sponsorship Opportunities for the End of Season Race
If you would like to sponsor a prize for the End of Season Race (or indeed any of your Club’s many events) please reply to this email with details.

An Evening with Ken Williams
2017-09-21 19:30
Price To Be Confirmed

DBSC End Race
2017-09-30

2017/2018 TY 1720 Sailing
2017-10-04 14:00 - 17:00
1720 TY Sailing Wednesday afternoons October 4th to the 25th
2- 5 pm for 4 weeks
Register here

RSGYC Big Breakfast
2017-10-07 10:30

Pizza Night - TY Kick Off
2017-10-12 18:30 - 20:30
Pizza night TY kick off for parents and TY students
All parents and TY students are invited to attend – Payment can be made on the night

Lift Out 2017
2017-10-14
Lift Out is Saturday, 14th October
Winter Parking Slots are allocated on ‘first come- first served’ basis as per the time and date stamp on the online application.
Click HERE to fill in the application form for Winter Storage

Lift Out assistance will be required with either morning or afternoon working slots being available.
Please contact Bonita, RSGYC Sailing Administrator on 01 280 1811 or by email at sailing@rsgyc.ie to advise of your availability or if you have any questions.
SAILING QUERIES
Contact the Sailing Office on 01 280 1811 or email sailing@rsgyc.ie.

MORE UPDATES TO FOLLOW SOON!

TY 2017/2018 Navigation Course
2017-10-18 18:00 - 21:00
Navigation course to take place Wednesday evening for 5 weeks
October 18 – November 15
Student pack with training charts, textbooks, workbook, dividers and plotters and other exercises for the groups.

Course is fully booked

Team Racing Nov/Dec 2017
2017-11-04 08:00 - 17:00
Team Racing Saturday afternoons for 6 weeks
November 4 – December 9th
Registration and more details to follow.

Annual RSGYC Art Exhibition
2017-11-09 19:15 - 2017-11-12 17:00

RNLI QUIZ
2017-11-14 20:00
Save The Date for the RNLI Fundraiser Quiz!
Table of 4 – €
(includes light supper).
Great Raffle Prizes.
Booking is essential so call the Club on (01) 280 1811
or Bridget Aylmer 086 263 0407

Marine Electronics Workshop - 30th November 2017
2017-11-30 19:30

Enda O'Coineen - Sailing Supper and Talk
2017-12-06 19:30

First Aid Course - TY Students
2018-01-21 09:00 - 17:00
FIRST AID COURSE RSGYC(SUNDAY ALL DAY)
9-5 pm €70
Fee includes:
a) Full Basic/ Emergency First Aid Course
b) Free First Aid Manual
c) First Aid Certificate

The link for registration will be available nearer to the time

TAG Video and Supper
2018-02-24 19:00

Junior Optimist Spring Training
2018-02-25
Junior Optimist Spring training will take place on Sunday’s commencing February 25th at 11:30
Book online here
SAILOR ABILITY
Our Junior Oppie program typically has a group of between 6 and 10 sailors aged between 9 and 11 years of age.
There are 2 levels of ability catered for:
REGATTA FLEET: sailors who are able to tack, gybe, beat, run, reach and are able to get around a race course. These sailors are not yet racing but are looking to learn some of the basic skills and rules.
JUNIOR FLEET: sailors are looking to start racing in the IODAI junior fleet in 2018. These sailors have mastered the basic sailing rules and are now focusing on race technique, rules and start strategy.
Our lead coach is Cian Cahill who has extensive Oppie training experience and he aims to keep the training fun, low pressure and above all, safe. He is accompanied by a second assistant coach and this allows them to split the group into 2 to facilitate both ability levels.
We will be training on Sunday afternoons and will be extending our sailing hours as the temperatures rise and the days lengthen. When weather forces us to cancel sailing, we will instead focus that training day on theory and land based training.
Spring 2018 we will run 3 programs on the following dates:
DATES & TIMES:

February/ March Course: 25th Feb, 4th March, 11th March, 18th March
April Course: 15th April, 22nd April, 29th April
May Course: 6th May, 13th may, 27th May

11:30 arrival for those who need to learn to rig.
12:00 arrival for those who know how to rig and change in 30 min!
12:30 Rigged and ready; briefing
13:00 Launch
15:00 approximate time of return, de-rig and debrief
16:00 finish

COACHES:
Our coaching staff will be headed up by Cian Cahill and have been selected on their sailing coaching experience as well as their ability to connect well with children. We intend maintaining a coach to sailor ratio of around 1:6 ensuring individual attention and an excellent level of coaching.
The coaches will teach the sailors to rig their own boats and to launch without parental help. Teamwork between the sailors will be encouraged.
We will try and coordinate our coaching activities with those of the RIYC and the NYC to facilitate better safety and collaboration on the water.
EQUIPMENT:
RSGYC does have some charter boats available for booking, but it is advisable that the sailors have their own equipment. It is imperative that they have adequate warm sailing gear and that the boats have all appropriate safety equipment. If you wish to book a Club Optimist for a block of sessions please contact Bonita in the Sailing Office at sailing@rsgyc.ie .
We are looking at putting on a “buy-and-sell” date for 2nd hand equipment within the coming weeks.
EXPECTATIONS:

Volunteering: Parents will be expected to volunteer to help with the coaching sessions and we will run a roster for sign-up.
Punctuality: All sailors must be rigged and ready by 12:30am
Rigging: Coaches are there to teach the sailors to rig their boats but not to rig for them. Sailors who do not know how to rig should arrive earlier to allow time for the coaches to instruct them.
Food: all sailors should have had lunch before arriving and should have water and snacks for on the water
Safety: Before getting onto the water, the boats will be inspected to ensure that all safety equipment is in good working order. All sailors are expected to dress for the conditions and to follow all safety instructions given by the coaches.

PRICING:
Each block of courses is based on a per session fee of €25. Sailors are expected to sign up for the full block of course dates and cannot pay for ad-hoc dates. No refunds are issued for missed sessions unless the sessions are cancelled by the Club in advance of the sailing day.
All payments and bookings can be completed using the above link which will take you to our secure online booking form.
COMMUNICATION
We will be setting up a George Oppie WhatsApp group to facilitate rapid communication amongst the group.
Robbie Walker- RSGYC Optimist Class Captain
+353 87 4000045

Laser 4.7 & Radial Spring Coaching on Sundays
2018-02-25 12:00 - 17:00
For those sailors transitioning into the Laser, we will commence coaching Sundays in February
Please Book Here
