Update for the middle of the summer – It is going well; we have lots of kids down for both the Junior programs as well as the Performance programs this week which has created a lively atmosphere down at the club. Last week we had our Junior Regatta which by many accounts was a resounding success, especially the barbeque and ice cream afterwards, ice cream was a big hit with the marvelous weather we are experiencing at the moment. We have just had our busiest week of the year so far and it was great fun with a great atmosphere.

For the optimist fleet in regatta fleet, we had one of our own come first – Samuel McIntyre – this is a great testament to our junior programs and our coaches as well as the kids. In Main fleet we also had success with our oppies taking home 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd place medals and vouchers from Viking Marine. Quick thank you to Paul Molloy for sorting the vouchers out. We also had success in PY Fleet with 1^st going to Julian O’Leary and Dylan Kennedy in their 29er. In Ilca 4s we had John Kenny from the George come 1^st  and Felix Crinion come 3^rd as well as Cian O’Flanagan in the Ilca 6 come 1^st as well. All in all it was a successful regatta for both the coaches and the kids.

To add to the busyness of last week we also had the Adventure group camping on Dalkey Island and experienced great weather. They cooked their own food and roasted smores over the fire. To add to events, we had fun day Friday, another resounding success thanks to the brilliant weather and sunshine and a fun barbeque afterwards.

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RSGYC Junior Regatta Wednesday July 8th !

Come and join us next Wednesday (8th July)  for some fun racing,  BBQ and Ice cream – Enter into the regatta to have a chance at winning some fabulous Gill merchandise.

Tunes will also be playing on the deck from 15:00 until the evening.

Click here to enter

Click here for sailing instructions

Click here for NOR

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8th & 9th August 2026

Entry opens Wednesday July 1st at 6.00pm!

The Elmo Trophy is a team racing event for juniors.

This event will see 36 teams from around Ireland and the UK competing.

Teams consisting of six under 19 sailors will be using the RSGYC’s flight of Fireflies to compete for the perpetual trophy. (All sailors must submit their parental consent form).

The trophy kindly donated by Sage Pay is named after the late Graham Elmes, the founder of the Irish Team Racing Association.

Competitor Information

Digital Parental Consent Form

Entry Form

NOR

Elmo Trophy SI’s

Parent Rep and Team Captain Whatsapp Group

Results

Fee is: €720 (includes evening meal for all team members plus 1 team rep. on Saturday evening at the RSGYC.)

Entries must be in by August 3rd.

Breakfast rolls and pastries will be served from 9am in the mornings in the coffee shop. Sandwiches will be available all day in the coffee shop.

CATERING 

Breakfast rolls and pastries will be served in the mornings from the coffee shop. Sandwiches will be available all day in the coffee shop. Packed lunches are also available to pre-order Here

There will be a bar menu available for all from 12.00 til 6.30 pm on Saturday 8th August and on Sunday 9th from 12.00 til 3pm .

A  hot meal will be served for the volunteers after racing on Saturday early evening.  Please bring your meal and drinks vouchers given at registration.

Drinks and nibbles will be served for the volunteers after racing on Sunday afternoon.

The contestants dinner will be served at 7.30pm on Saturday evening (please note the dinner is fully booked).

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Pre-order your packed lunch for yourself and your crew for this year’s Regatta HERE

Price: €13.50

Pack lunch includes –

Your packed lunch will contain: choice of sandwich, cereal bar, packet of crisps, piece of fruit and water.

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New app for Sailing; Sail Robin

Member John Sheehy has just built a new app for sailing; Sail Robin.  From the day sailor, to the round the cans sailor, to the one design sailor, there’s  something for everyone.  

The app plots your course, tracks every sail, replays your performance, gives you the tools to coach yourself better, and connects you with the sailing community. It also allows you to upload your data from other devices such as a garmin watch or a vakaros.  The Sail Robin ‘Flight school’ can run the analytics on this data also.

It includes all the DBSC course cards, and for this weekend, it even includes the Regatta Course Card.  Just select the course,  start the timer, the app will do the rest…  

See sailrobin.com for more or contact john@sailrobin.com

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29er Nationals Report

As summer looked like it might finally have arrived the 29er National Championships kicked off in the Royal St. George Yacht Club from the 19^th to 21^st June 2026, supported by Covy Watersport and Irish Sailing.

With 10 teams, all relatively new to the fleet, they competed with the mix of conditions only Dublin Bay could throw at them.

To allow time for travelling teams, some of whom were still sitting state exams a late start and only two races were planned for Friday. A full card of 5 races was achieved on Saturday once the sea breeze kicked in and on Sunday light airs allowed for a further 3 to make up a competitive 10 race series.

Race Officer Barry O’Neill wasted no time in turning around the races. His team were busy as this highly competitive class saw some of the boats finishing within in seconds of each other.

First time 29er eventers Julian O’Leary and Dillon Kennedy (RStGYC) claimed the top Boys team with some very consistent sailing. Another set of newcomers to the class Emily and Annabel Ridout (Ballyholme YC) picked up the best the top Rookie team, showing that their strong Feva abilities translate nicely in to the skiff class.

Gemma Brady and Grace Keating (NYC & LDYC) took home a silver Irish Sailing medal in second place followed closely by Lousie Hanley and Sebastian Wright (YC) in third.

The standout team of the event was Juliet Ryan & Ella Rock (RStGYC) with 11 points from 10 races they were always going to be hard to catch. Their results saw them take home not only 2 Irish Sailing medals as overall National Champions and Women’s National Champions but also the u17 National Championship prize.

In a weekend that had plenty of sun, swimming and burgers on the deck in the George on Saturday it was a good showcase for double handed sailing in youth fleets as there could be. The 29er fleet will look to build on the success of the National Championships and with the standard of sailing on show it is clear evidence that the fleet is moving in the right direction.

Next up for some of the sailors is the World Championships in Kiel, Germany. Having previously qualified at the Youth Nationals in April in Ballyholme YC and the Eastern Championships in NYC in May, Juliet & Ella, Gemma & Grace and Louise & Seb leave for Germany next weekend.  

Meanwhile the rest of the fleet will have their eyes on Double Ree which runs on the 25/26 July.

Results can be found here – https://www.sailwave.com/results/9er%20Nats%20Race%20Results.htm

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Ladies, join us at the Royal St. George for a Drinks Reception and a gourmet 3-course lunch in our stunning dining room with views over Dublin Bay. Enjoy a fashion show hosted by Mandy Maher.

It’s a fantastic opportunity to gather with friends, indulge in delicious food, and explore the latest fashion offerings.

Limited spaces left

Please call the office on 01 2801811 or email Reception@rsgyc.ie to secure your spot

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The FRANK KEANE BMW ROYAL ST. GEORGE YACHT CLUB REGATTA is one of the most beloved days on our sailing calendar — and it wouldn’t be possible without the fantastic team of volunteers who make it all happen.

This year we’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to get involved both ashore and afloat. Whether your thing is race management, meet and greet, entertainment, or just being part of the buzz on one of the best days of the year — there’s a role for everyone.

Opportunities include:

• 🚤 Afloat — race management and on-water support
• 🎉 Ashore — entertainment, hospitality and meet & greet
• 🏁 Racing — course management and officiating
• 😊 General — whatever needs doing on the day!

No experience necessary — just enthusiasm and a willingness to get stuck in. It’s a brilliant way to be part of something special and give something back to the club.

Interested? Simply reply to this edition of the Journal and we’ll be in touch with more details.

Come on down and join the fun — we’d love to have you involved! ⛵🎉

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We are delighted to let members know that Spirit of Shackleton will be alongside the club pontoon for the next few weeks as she prepares for the Round Ireland Yacht Race. Members are warmly invited to come down, have a look and tour of this remarkable vessel, and learn more about the programme behind her… there might even be an opportunity to get afloat with her. Talk to Bob her Captain.

In addition, a very special and generous opportunity has been extended to our younger sailors. Members aged between 18 and 25 are invited to apply for the chance to crew aboard Spirit of Shackleton in the Round Ireland Race. This is a unique & very generous opportunity to be part of an incredible offshore sailing experience. Further details on this opportunity are  available here  — and interested eligible members should contact the Sailing Office to register their interest.

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