19/06/2026
For almost two centuries, the Royal Irish Yacht Club has been at the heart of Irish sailing, hosting major domestic and international events, producing many outstanding sailors, including Olympians and World Champions, whilst playing a significant role in the early history of the America’s Cup as well as the Admiral's Cup. The Club is also the proud recipient of the MG Sailing Club of the Year 2025 award.
In recognition of our 195th anniversary, the Club will host a week-long celebration with two spectacular Regattas: The Classic Boats Regatta & The RIYC Club Regatta. It will also include an extensive shore-based social programme with something for all ages.
The week will commence with a two-day Classic Regatta taking place on 20/21 June and culminating with the Royal Irish Yacht Club Regatta on 27 June. Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill will launch the 195th Anniversary programme at an opening reception to be held in the Club on Friday, 19 June.
The Classic Regatta is a unique and prestigious event that will bring together some of Ireland’s most beautiful and historic sailing yachts. In addition to racing, the programme will include a Parade of Sails through Dalkey Sound, Concours d’Elegance & D’ Authenticité at East Pier Bandstand as well as the Open Yachts pontoon party.
Ashore key highlights will include a Talk on RIYC Member Daniel O’Connell with Prof Maurice Bric, A Tour of the Club & its artefacts by Hal Sisk, the 195 Regatta Supper on 20 June, and a pizza party for younger members and their pals. Both regattas will feature Après Sail dining on the Deck, with ambient live music & tunes of the Summer!
Entry is open now for the Classic Regatta. Booking for the talks and RIYC Regatta is coming soon!
Regatta breakfast, packed lunches & live cooking will all feature.
We hope you can join us.
All queries to [email protected]
195th Week Schedule
Friday 19 June 2026
10.00 Regatta Office Open for registration and picking up of regatta packs
12.30 Bar Lunch on Terrace
18:30 Welcome Reception on Terrace (dress code: casual), all Members invited. Live Cooking Station on Deck with solo Saxophone player.
Saturday 20 June - Classic Boat Regatta
Entry Here Notice of Race
8.00 Breakfast available in RIYC;
Pre-ordered packed lunches - Order on Entry
9.00 Regatta Office Open;
Skippers' Briefing RIYC Terrace
11.00 Race 1 Around the cans starting in Scotsman’s Bay finishing at 40ft
Parade of sails through Dalkey Sound will follow Race 1
13.30 Race 2 Class Starts Warning Signal, Class Group Courses
16.00 OPEN YACHTS’ PONTOON PARTY’ – view the yachts, with music and drinks served on the Deck.
16.30 Live Cooking station and RIYC BBQ
19.00 Classics Regatta Supper €50 per person - Order on Entry
Sunday 21 June
8.00 Breakfast available in RIYC;
Preordered packed lunches - Order on Entry
9.30 Regatta Office Open; Skippers Briefing on Terrace
11.00 Race 1 Class Starts Warning Signal, Class Group Courses
13.00 Concours d’Elegance & D’ Authenticité at East Pier Bandstand
15.00 Prize Giving & Bar Food
Tuesday 23rd June
Daniel O’Connell lecture with Prof Maurice Bric, with Supper to follow. Prebooking coming soon.
Friday 26th June, 13.00
A Tour of the Club & it's artefacts by Hal Sisk, followed by lunch. Prebooking coming soon.
Friday 26th June, 17.30
Family Happy Hour, planned fun & games, Mocktail List & Pizza Party.
Saturday 27th June – RIYC Regatta
Entry coming soon!
8.00 Breakfast available in RIYC;
Pre-ordered packed lunches - Order on Entry
9.00 Regatta Office Open;
Skippers' Briefing RIYC Terrace
12.30 Bar Lunch on Terrace
16.30 Live Cooking station and RIYC BBQ
18:30 Regatta Prize Giving, followed by closing ceremony
19.30 Grab & Go food options, Live music on the Deck, dancing until late!