Special Tribute Night
2016-05-13 19:30 - 23:00 (Europe/Dublin) | Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Dublin, A96 AY77, Ireland
Join Harry Byrne for a delightful evening in the first of a series of Club chats with our long-standing Members.
Join Long-Standing Member Harry Byrne, friends, and family for the very first in a series of talks the Club has planned with our long-standing Members.
Two course Italian-themed supper.

Viking Marine Leinster Optimist Championships
2016-05-14 - 2016-05-15 | Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Dublin, A96 AY77, Ireland
Join us this May for this year’s Leinster Optimist Championships sponsored by Viking Marine!

Viking Optimist Leinster Championship Notice of Race 2016
Welcome Information For All Parents
Viking Marine IODAI Leinster Championships Maps & How To Get Here

Organised by the Royal St George Yacht Club and the International Optimist Dinghy Association Ireland (IODAI), this annual event’s emphasis is on friendly and fun sailing with a competitive edge.
Entries close this Friday, April 29th. After that late entry fees will apply until May 4th at which point registration will close. Online entry can be found here.

Junior Optimist Spring Training
2016-05-15 | Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Dublin, A96 AY77, Ireland
Junior Optimist Spring training will take place on Sunday’s commencing April 24th, May 1st, 8th, 15th, and 29th
Book online here
Sailing Starts at 12 noon every day with all participating changed and rigged no later than 12 noon.

Briefing commences from here and sailors launch no later than 12.30hrs
Sailors return to shore approx. 15 / 15.15hrs.
Credits/ refunds will not be issued for missed sessions.

The cost per sailor has been budgeted as per expressions of interest received.
A hot snack will be available for all sailors upon coming off the water with each session.
Parent Support: It is important for you to be involved in your child’s sailing and to assist for a couple of sessions. For this reason, we ask that a parent or guardian make themselves available for 2 ‘Parent Support’ sessions , please enter your available dates in the form attached.

Schools Sailing 2016
2016-05-17 - 2016-05-18 | Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Dublin, A96 AY77, Ireland
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Schools Sailing Program dates in conjunction with the RSGYC and the INSS.
6 schools will participate in 5 weeks of sailing training. 3 schools each day with a max of 20 kids per school.
Start date:

April 19, 20, 26, 27
May 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18
BBQ and presentation 24th May.

6 schools all come in on the last day for the presentation & barbeque on Tuesday 24th May.

Book Launch Of ‘Little Bones’ With Vanessa O’Loughlin
2016-05-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Dublin, A96 AY77, Ireland
Join Shane and Vanessa O’Loughlin and Irish State Pathologist Professor Dr. Marie Cassidy to celebrate the launch of Little Bones on Thursday, 19th May at 6pm.
Excitement grows for the launch of Club Member Vanessa O’Loughlin’s debut crime novel Little Bones, the first in a trilogy written under the pen name of Sam Blake and published by Bonnier’s Twenty7 imprint. For fans of Alex Barclay and Niamh O’Connor, Little Bones introduces Cathy Connolly, a kickboxing champion who at twenty four is stationed in Dun Laoghaire and set for a glowing career.
When Garda Cathy Connolly is called to investigate a routine break-in, she’s horrified by a grisly discovery: a vintage wedding dress, the hem lined with a baby’s bones. The case quickly escalates when the dress is connected to top Dublin fashion magnate Lavinia Grant – who has died that very day. The initial evidence suggests natural causes; Cathy suspects otherwise.
The investigation pairs her with O’Rourke, an old friend from the force with whom she has a past. Normally Cathy would welcome his support – but she’s nursing a secret of her own, which becomes all the more difficult under his watchful gaze. However, she can’t afford to become distracted. An infamous Las Vegas gangster has arrived in the city, leaving two bodies – and a buzzing FBI investigation – in his wake.
This cold case is about to become very hot indeed . . .
‘Instantly gripping, perfectly paced, and filled with a brilliant cast of characters, led by the utterly likeable and relatable Detective Cathy Connolly . . . from the murky depths of these buried secrets comes an ending that truly shines.’ – Alex Barclay
Join Shane and Vanessa O’Loughlin and Irish State Pathologist Professor Dr. Marie Cassidy to celebrate the launch of Little Bones on 19th May at 6pm.
This book will be in bookshops, or you can preorder your copy online here:
Little Bones by Sam Blake

DBSC Combined Clubs Friday Night Junior Racing Series
2016-05-20 | National Yacht Club, East Pier, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland
DBSC Combined Clubs Friday Night Junior Racing Series will be starting on 29th April until 24th June – running for 9 Fridays.

Junior Series NOR 2016
Junior Series 2016 SIs

Enter Online Here
This is a great way to gain racing experience and have fun at the same time.
There will be two races each evening in the harbour and it will have sailors from all waterfront clubs.
The series is available to those under 19 on 1st January 2016 and is for Optimists, Toppers, Lasers (Radial and 4.7), 29ers, Fevas, RS200s, and 420.
Barbecue and prizegiving will take place on the final day of racing – Friday 24th June in the NYC.
A list of all those who have entered so far can be viewed by clicking here.

Schools Introduction To Sailing
2016-05-20 16:30 - 19:00, 2016-05-27 16:30 - 19:00 | Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Dublin, A96 AY77, Ireland
Schools Introduction to Sailing
Have you ever wondered what it was like to go sailing? The Schools Introduction to Sailing is a fantastic way to give it a go and is designed for people with no previous experience. The focus here is on having fun in the water.
Our skippers are Club Members who will take you out on board the Club’s 1720s and show you the ropes.
The boat and safety equipment is all provided by the Club. All you need to bring is clothes that will keep you warm and protect you from the sun, waterproof jacket and trousers, shoes with non-marking soles, that you won’t mind getting wet, sunscreen, and a hat.
Interested?
Where: 13th, 20th, and 27th, in St Marys National School, Blackrock
Time: 1630hrs, will finish approx 1900hrs
Who can do it: No experience necessary
The Royal St. George looks forward to welcoming you to our Schools Introduction to Sailing Program and showing you just how fun, safe, accessible, and affordable sailing is.
To sign up, please contact the sailing office on sailing@rsgyc.ie or telephone 01 214 7859
Sailing is weather dependent and if conditions are foul then afternoon will be rescheduled

Topper Ulster Provincials
2016-05-21 - 2016-05-22 | Donaghadee Sailing Club, 20 Shore Street, County Down, Donaghadee, Ireland
Further information can be found at http://www.donaghadeesc.co.uk/ as it becomes available.

Cuban Salsa Night
2016-05-21 19:30 - 23:00 | Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Dublin, A96 AY77, Ireland
A night of music, fun, food, and all things Cuban!
Free mojito on arrival, Cuban music, and a talk by the Cuban ambassador followed by a superb three course Cuban-themed meal will be held in the Dining Room costing just €35 per person. 7:30pm.
Be sure to book your place for this great night out!

Feva Sunday Coaching - May
2016-05-22, 2016-05-29 | Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Dublin, A96 AY77, Ireland
Feva Sunday Coaching- will run throughout May on the following dates: 8th, 22nd and 29th May.
Book online here.
Rigged and ready for briefing at 12:30pm, off the water for de-brief 4pm.
Cost €75 p/ sailor to include snack after sailing.
If you have any questions/queries, be sure to contact Ronan Adams, Sailing Manager, at 01 2147859 or email sailingmanager@rsgyc.ie

DOG/OMG Spring Training
2016-05-22, 2016-05-29, 2016-06-05 | Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Dublin, A96 AY77, Ireland
Junior DOG/OMG coaching scheduled for the following dates:

1st May (am only)
8th May (am only)
22nd May
29th May
5th June
19th June
26th June

Book Online Here.
Sailing Starts at 12 noon every day with all participating changed and rigged no later than 12 noon (except fist two sessions which run from 9am – 12pm)
Briefing commences from here and sailors launch no later than 09:30 / 12.30hrs.
Sailors return to shore approx. 15 / 15.15hrs.

HYC Classic Car Run on 22nd May 2016 in aid of the RNLI
2016-05-22 10:30 - 14:30 | Howth Yacht Club, Howth Harbour, Howth, Dublin, Ireland
HYC Classic Car Run on 22nd May 2016 in aid of the RNLI
Starting at Asgard Museum, Collins Barracks, Benburb St, Dublin 7
Please approach from Wolfe Tone St and then left into Liffey St West.
Gates open at 10.30 am with the Car Run to start at 11.30.
A lecture about the Asgard will be hosted by Historian Pat Murphy before the event begins.
Lunch will be served in Howth Yacht Club at 14.30.
Please indicate you are going to attend by contacting Mossy Shanahan on gilmoss2009@gmail.com or 086 0545772
Further details can be found at HYC.ie

Schools Sailing 2016
2016-05-24 | Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Dublin, A96 AY77, Ireland
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Schools Sailing Program dates in conjunction with the RSGYC and the INSS.
Six schools will participate in 5 weeks of sailing training. Three schools each day with a max of 20 kids per school.
Start date:

April 19, 20, 26, 27
May 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18
BBQ and presentation 24th May.

6 schools all come in on the last day for the presentation & barbeque on Tuesday 24th May.

Talk and Tasting on Olive Oil With Karen Cryan
2016-05-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Dublin, A96 AY77, Ireland
Join Karen Cryan as she gives an interesting talk about the different varieties of olive oil.
What makes a good extra virgin olive oil? Learn all about the official tasting panels; defects; a bit about varieties; how it’s milled; health benefits; how to use it/pairing with food, and much more! Afterwards, put your knowledge to the test for a tasting to follow to see the difference! Come for the talk, and stay for a two course supper.

DBSC Combined Clubs Friday Night Junior Racing Series
2016-05-27 | National Yacht Club, East Pier, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland
DBSC Combined Clubs Friday Night Junior Racing Series will be starting on 29th April until 24th June – running for 9 Fridays.

Junior Series NOR 2016
Junior Series 2016 SIs
Amendment – Time Limits Green fleet

Enter Online Here
This is a great way to gain racing experience and have fun at the same time.
There will be two races each evening in the harbour and it will have sailors from all waterfront clubs.
The series is available to those under 19 on 1st January 2016 and is for Optimists, Toppers, Lasers (Radial and 4.7), 29ers, Fevas, RS200s, and 420.
Barbecue and prizegiving will take place on the final day of racing – Friday 24th June in the NYC.
A list of all those who have entered so far can be viewed by clicking here.

HYC Sportsboat Cup
2016-05-27 - 2016-05-29 | Howth Yacht Club, Howth Harbour, Howth, Dublin, Ireland
Howth Yacht Club will be hosting their inaugural Sportsboat Cup on 27th – 29th May 2016. Join them for three days of fantastic racing in the idyllic waters off Ireland’s Eye.
The regatta is open to 1720s, SB20s, RS Elites Quarter Tonners, Half Tonners, J24s, Sailfleet J80s & class J80s. The Sailfleet J80s are available to charter for the event with HYC members getting a preferential rate.
All racing will be one design windward-leewards with the exception of the quarter and half tonners which will race under IRC.
Keep an eye on the event Facebook page and Sportsboatcup for up to date info.
You can find the NOR and Entry Form by clicking the highlighted text.

'Stay Tuned' Special Performance at The George
2016-05-27 19:00 - 23:00 | Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Dublin, A96 AY77, Ireland
A tremendous night is promised for the 27th May.
The outstanding barbershop quartet “Stay Tuned ” will be performing a medley of pieces during and after a sparkling three course dinner to be accompanied by wines carefully chosen by Lawsons Wineries.
The founder of Lawson wineries, Barbara Lawson, will also be present on the night to give a short talk on the winery and the wines it produces on the night.
One event not to miss!

Topper Traveller 4 Weekend
2016-05-28 - 2016-05-29 | Carrickfergus Sailing Club, Carrickfergus, Carrickfergus, United Kingdom
(Training Day 28th)
Information cane be found at http://www.carrickfergussc.org/index.php/dates/full-programme/120-topper-traveller-weekend as it becomes available.

Ladies Lunch & Talk with Siobhan Fitzpatrick
2016-06-02 12:30 - 14:30 | Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Dublin, A96 AY77, Ireland
Join Siobhan Fitzpatrick, Career Transition Coach and People Connector, for a talk entitled, ‘Change is inevitable; Progress is optional.’
Having changed countries three times, careers twice, and her attitude more times than she’s had dinners, Siobhan shares her views on change and the importance of it in life, whether we chose it or not.
Join us for the talk, and stay for a delicious two course lunch to follow.
Be sure to book early!

DBSC Combined Clubs Friday Night Junior Racing Series
2016-06-03, 2016-06-10 | Dun Laoghaire Combined Clubs, Dun Laoghaire Harbour, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin
DBSC Combined Clubs Friday Night Junior Racing Series will be starting on 29th April until 24th June – running for 9 Fridays.

Junior Series NOR 2016
Junior Series 2016 SIs
Amendment – Time Limits Green fleet

Enter Online Here
This is a great way to gain racing experience and have fun at the same time.
There will be two races each evening in the harbour and it will have sailors from all waterfront clubs.
The series is available to those under 19 on 1st January 2016 and is for Optimists, Toppers, Lasers (Radial and 4.7), 29ers, Fevas, RS200s, and 420.
A hot dish/BBQ will be available for parents and sailors on Friday evenings after racing at the RSGYC.
Barbecue and prizegiving will take place on the final day of racing – Friday 24th June in the NYC.
A list of all those who have entered so far can be viewed by clicking here.

Fruit De Mer in Association with Cavistons
2016-06-04 19:30 - 23:00 | Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Dublin, A96 AY77, Ireland
Enjoy the very best in fresh seafood with this annual favourite!
A three course meal featuring the very best of fresh seafood provided by Cavistons.
This event is usually a sell-out so be sure to book your place before it’s too late!

Junior Summer Course - Course A
2016-06-07 - 2016-06-17 | Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Dublin, A96 AY77, Ireland
With the summer school holidays and the way the dates fall, the first course date will be Course A on Tuesday 7th of June.
Book Online Here
All courses for 2016 will be two weeks long.
There will be a break in the middle of July to facilitate the KBC Laser Radial World Championships, which the RSGYC has the honour of hosting in conjunction with the Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company.

Course A: June 7th – 17th (bank holiday Mon 6th) 9 days Course Fee Member: €315 Guest/ Non- member fee €420
Course B: June 20th – July 1st 10 days Course Fee Member: €350 Guest/ Non- member fee €465
Course C: July 4th – July 15th 10 days Course Fee Member: €350 Guest/ Non- member fee €465
Course D: August 2nd – 12th 9 days (bank holiday 1st) Course Fee Member: €315 Guest/ Non- member fee €420
Laser Worlds: July 23 – 30th No sailing course

Please Note: Please Note: ISA Membership Fee of €16 is compulsory for all trainees. This amount is included in the cadet membership fee. If the sailor is not a cadet member this fee will be added to the cost of the course.
If you have any questions, please call the Sailing Manager on 01 214 7852 or email sailingmanager@rsgyc.ie

ICRA Nationals Registration Now Open At Howth Yacht Club
2016-06-10 - 2016-06-12 | Howth Yacht Club, Howth Harbour, Howth, Dublin, Ireland
The Irish Cruising Racing Association and Howth Yacht Club are pleased to announce that the ICRA National Championships and Corinthian Cups will be held in Howth this coming June, 10th – 12th.
The three day Championships will comprise of eight fleets with racing taking place over three race areas, guaranteeing keen racing for all participants. Back at shore, there will be a lively social programme.
At the recent launch of the Championships, the event chairman Chris Howard commented “Howth Yacht Club is delighted to be hosting the ICRA Championships and Corinthian Cups again and to welcoming sailors from around the island of Ireland and internationally. Together with ICRA and a large team of HYC volunteers, we look forward to creating an environment for competitive racing for these prestigious Championships”.
Notice of Race and online entry are now available on the event website, http://cruiserracing.ie/icranats and an early bird discount is available for entries received online by May 6th.
With the Lambay Races taking place on the previous weekend (June 4th), a limited number of visitor marina berths will also be available from Friday 3rd of June at no charge for yachts competing in both events.
We are all very excited to have you sailing with us in this great event.
Chris Howard
Event Chairman

Rugby at Your Club This June
2016-06-11 16:00 - 18:30 | Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Dublin, A96 AY77, Ireland
There will be special bar rates and complimentary finger food at the Club when Ireland are playing South Africa in this Summer’s test games.
11 June, South Africa v Ireland. KO at 4pm
18 June, South Africa v Ireland. KO at 4pm
25 June, South Africa v Ireland. KO at 4pm

1720 European Championships
2016-06-16 - 2016-06-18 | Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Dublin, A96 AY77, Ireland
Join us this June for the 1720 European Championships!
Book Online Here

1720 Europeans 2016 Notice of Race
1720 Euros Event Poster

Dear 1720 Sailor,
We would like to invite you and your team to Dun Laoghaire for the 1720 European Championships which will run from the 16th – 18th June. This event is proudly being hosted by the Royal St. George Yacht Club and the Royal Irish Yacht Club in association with the National Yacht Club. The event is generously being sponsored by North Sails, McWilliam Sailmakers, and Viking Marine.
The event PRO will be Con Murphy and we expect world class racing and hope that you and your crew will be able to join us for the event.
To facilitate visiting boats we can accommodate early arrivals and delayed departures as required and with prior arrangement with the Clubs. We will have complimentary Crane Lift in/Out facilities here at the Royal St. George and the same at the Royal Irish Yacht Club and will endeavour to get you launched and on to the water as soon as is reasonably possible upon your arrival. Don’t forget your lifting straps, slings, and fenders. After racing on Saturday, we will also be able to get you out of the water as soon as you are ready to be lifted.
We expect quality race courses and racing on the water and of quality ashore, too, with each evenings’ Après Sail & Prize-giving planned. Thursday Après Sail & prize-giving will be hosted by the Royal Irish Yacht Club with a complimentary Pimms reception. There will also be a full BBQ with a pig on a spit available. Friday Après Sail & BBQ will be at the Royal St. George Yacht Club where the renowned ‘George’ BBQ‘ will be available for hungry racers after sailing.
The final day of racing is being run as part of the National Yacht Club’s Biennial Regatta with the 1720 Class having its own start. Après Sail & Prizegiving will be the National Yacht Club where the party will no doubt go well into the night.
Accommodation
There is plentiful accommodation in Dun Laoghaire with two hotels within walking distance ( The Haddington – http://www.thehaddington.ie/) and The Royal Marine http://www.royalmarine.ie/) along with Bed and Breakfasts in the area.
Car Parking
Available in the harbour for €5 p/ day.
Boat Parking
Available during the event and before/ afterwards with prior arrangement with the RSGYC or RIYC.
Crane Lifts
Complimentary as part of the event with prior arrangement.
Questions?
Please contact Ronan Adams, Sailing Manager, at sailingmanager@rsgyc.ie
I will look forward to welcoming you to Dun Laoghaire for the event, please feel free to contact me if I can be of any assistance.
Be sure to book your place before it’s too late!
Image provided by Aedan Coffey, whose images can be found at aedancoffey.com
