An Evening with Ken Williams
2017-09-21 19:30 (Europe/Dublin) | Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Dublin, A96 AY77, Ireland
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, 2018-03-04, 2018-03-11, 2018-03-18, 2018-04-01
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, 2018-03-04 12:00 - 17:00, 2018-03-11 12:00 - 17:00, 2018-03-18 12:00 - 17:00, 2018-03-25 12:00 - 17:00, 2018-04-01 12:00 - 17:00, 2018-04-08 12:00 - 17:00
For those sailors transitioning into the Laser, we will commence coaching Sundays in February
Please Book Here

Rescheduled: Safeguarding 1 – Basic Awareness Workshop in Child Welfare and Protection
2018-03-14 18:30 - 21:30
Due to the recent weather this workshop has been rescheduled to March 14th at 18:30. If a refund is required or if you wish to attend this rescheduled course please use the link below.
In conjunction with Irish Sailing we will be hosting the rescheduled Safeguarding 1 workshop on Wednesday 14th March at 18:30. This workshop is for volunteers, staff, instructors, coaches, managers and administrators who can play their part in providing a safe and enjoyable environment in which children can learn and thrive. If you volunteer your time at your Club particularly with regards to our Junior Section, or if you are a Sailing Instructor or in the process of becoming one- this is both a practical and necessary workshop.
Safeguarding Objective
The Royal St. George Yacht Club & Irish Sailing are committed to ensuring the well-being and safety of anyone taking part in activities run by us. We recognise that we all hold a particular responsibility towards those children and vulnerable adults who choose to participate in our sports and activities.
Safeguarding Systems
As part of their commitment to ensuring that all of our water sports are accessible, fun and safe for children and vulnerable adults the Irish Sailing delivers a range of information and training programmes aimed at volunteers, staff, instructors, coaches, managers and administrators from Irish Sailing Clubs and Training Centres including the Sport Ireland certified 3hr Safeguarding Courses including:
By following the principles, policy and practical guidelines contained in the Code, Junior Organisers, Committee Members and Instructors can play their part in providing a safe and enjoyable environment in which children can learn and thrive.
To learn more about this workshop and to register please follow this link:
Workshop cost: €15 p/ person

12 Foot Dinghy Reunion
2018-04-06 19:30
The 12-foot dinghies were the mainstay of Irish dinghy sailing from the 1920s till the post second war period. Vincent Delany has written the history of this interesting class. We welcome anybody who has had an interest in the class to come along to our book launch and dinner!

RStGYC Classic Car & Bike Fun Run
2018-04-15 10:30

ISORA Coastal Race
2018-04-21
