Dun Laoghaire Harbour Annual Swim Sunday 23 August 2015 Please note the (86th) Annual Harbour swim will take place on Sunday 23 August, 2015. All harbour users are directed to keep clear of the swimmers; this includes both watercraft and shore-side rod fishermen. Additionally boats moored in the East Bight are not to operate their…
The DMYC is delighted to be hosting the Shipman Association’s National Championship this year, in late August, and would like to extend a warm welcome to the skippers and crew of the competing (and not competing!) boats. Online entry is available, as is online payment for the post-prizegiving dinner. We look forward to seeing you…
Please note Harbour Road will be closed (in part) on Saturday 1, Sunday 2 and Monday 3 August 2015 to facilitate Beatyard (Saturday and Sunday) and the dlrbay10k run on (Monday). Temporary Road closure Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 August 14:00 to 23:00 hours – on Harbour Road from the entrance to the Stena Compound…
As we all know the focus of our intention for the summer cruise-in-company was Kinsale and either West Cork or the Scillies. But – and as is normal – the wind gods played havoc with the best laid plans of sailors and with strong southerlies we ended up, instead of Kinsale and places south, by…
Our Regatta weekend continues on Sunday June 28th with racing for the SB20s, Drifter Class racing, and a Family Day at the DMYC Clubhouse. Weather permitting, we’ll have Drifter Class race Stand-up Paddleboarding taster Kayak tasters Rib driving tasters and trips Sailing tasters for members without a boat to call their own Dinghy sailing for…
It’s almost time for our Regatta and Family Day at the club! Saturday June 27th will feature racing hosted in association with the DBSC, and a BBQ post-racing, while Sunday is meant to be a family day and drifter class race day (as much as people going out for a jaunt in the bay can…
Five DMYC boats went out for an outing to Greystones over the weekend of May 16th. In my boat, Iona, none of the three of us will see sixty – or even I suppose sixty five again. Then Brian and Rosemary Welsh went ahead to show us the way! The real class came down to…
The following table details the cruise ships set to visit Dun Laoghaire, based on data from the Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company. Members of the club, and other Coal Harbour users are advised that any visit that is listed as “At Anchor” will be using the tender service to the pontoon (Notice 5) in the Coal…
May is the first month of proper sailing in the summer season, and the month is promising to be full of activities, ranging from protest committee training to cruising in company events. May 9th, from 1400 to 1700 will be a continuation of the child safety training, in association with the ISA. May 15th will be…
It’s the 50th anniversary year of the founding of the DMYC this year, and we’re getting the sailing season started with a host of activities. Yesterday, we held our lift-in supper, a sold-out event. We’ll be running the lift-in over the weekend of the 18th and 19th, so for those who haven’t finished their winter…