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The RIYC is currently looking for SBSS Dinghy Instructors for it summer courses and coaching 2024/2025.
Applications made now be made using the following link.
https://myclubaccount.co.uk/RIYC/IAPP/InstructorApplication

Jun 03
RIYC Junior Sailing Courses start on Tuesday 3 June.

May 27
The TY Sailing Program has run for a number of years now, very successfully between the Dun Laoghaire clubs (RSGYC, NYC and RIYC) and has proved to be a great way to keep our teenagers involved in sailing through their TY year,  prepare them for instructing, and to build lifelong friendships.

May 25
The Dun Laoghaire Sailability Programme for 2025 has been released! 

May 22
Two Royal Irish boats Aidan O’Connell and Lauren Donaghy sailing number 35 ‘RubyBlue’ and David Stewart and MJ Geraghty sailing 871 ‘Granat’ made the journey to Killyleagh YC for the Squib Northern Championships. 

May 21
The Dragon South Coast Championships, hosted by Baltimore Sailing Club, delivered a superb three days of racing marked by strong competition, warm hospitality, and a collegiate atmosphere with our sister clubs.

May 19
The Royal Irish Yacht Club is proud to announce its participation in the 2025 Admiral's Cup. Read here for latest updates

May 15
Two RIYC Cadet Members were part of the winning teams at the Wilson Trophy team racing event.

May 14
RIYC Member Pete Smith's Searcher emerged victorious to take second place at the Sandberg PalmaVela.
 

May 10
This is the fourth year of "Sail Darkness into Light", an initiative introduced in 2022

Apr 25
We are delighted to host the Dun Laoghaire ILCA Sprint Series 2025 on the 9th August 2025.

Full Schedule
Date                                         Host Club                                   Entry Deadline
Saturday 10 May 2025            DMYC                                        19:00 hrs Friday 9 May
Saturday 7 June 2025             Royal St. George Yacht Club     19:00, Friday 6 June
Saturday 9 August 2025          Royal Irish Yacht Club               19:00, Friday 8 August
Saturday 13 September 2025 Royal St. George Yacht Club     19:00, Friday 12 September

Apr 24
RIYC Cadet Sailing Program news!  

Apr 23
We are delighted to inform you that the 2025 Summer Sailing Services forms are now live. 
 

Mar 10
The ITRA Schools Leinster Team Racing Championships unfolded spectacularly on Friday, March 7th, hosted by the Royal Irish Yacht Club (RIYC). Sixteen teams from across the province showcased exceptional sailing prowess, competing in a series of 56 thrilling races. Many thanks to RO Robbie Walker and his experienced race committee and all volunteers.  

Feb 27
For the past six years we have been running a very successful Adult Sailing programme in which we teach adults to sail using our 1720 fleet. 

Feb 06
The Royal Irish Yacht Club has nominated Dave Maguire's 'Team Valkyrie' to represent the Club at the 2025 Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup this September.

Oct 09

See what our college sailors are up to....


May 29
Congratulations to our RIYC White Sails Cruiser team of Joan Sheffield (Just Jasmin), Katherine Sheehan (Great Escape) and Catherine Day (Shearwater) on winning the Roy Family Perpetual Trophy for the best team performance at the Women At The Helm (WATH) 2024 regatta held at Dun Laoghaire.

May 21
Mysail.team – connecting Skippers and Crew!

Aug 10
See latest sailing news here!

Jul 19
In order to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Fastnet Race, the Crew of the 'Irish Independent' will bestow their trophy to the Club as a perpetual award.

Jan 05
2022 Sailing Review from the Rear Commodore Sailing, Joe Conway

Nov 23
UK Sailmakers are delighted to offer RIYC Members a very special offer on their customised McWilliam Kit Bags.

Jun 02
Many of you will have seen the new Liebherr LRT 1090 crane on the deck over the past week. This is being commissioned at present and we expect it to be fully operational next week. 

Mar 14
The J B Kearney Cup is awarded by the Irish Cruising Club for “an outstanding contribution to Irish Sailing”

Jun 23
A tribute to Carmel Winkelmann from Commodore, Pat Shannon

Sep 30
For 180 years a lifeboat has launched from Dun Laoghaire; today the station operates both an inshore lifeboat and an all-weather lifeboat. See the latest news here.

Sep 30
When you become a Member of the Royal Irish Yacht Club, you automatically become a Member of the Irish Sailing Association (Irish Sailing) which is the national governing body for sailing, powerboating and windsurfing. Their aim is to develop, support and promote sailing in Ireland. You can find out more about what they do here
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