Sailing and regattas - YCMN Dunkirk
With its Sailing section, the North Sea Yacht Club is bringing excitement to the coastline!
Between outings in habitable sailing boats and regattas open to all, from beginners to old sea dogs, the club brings a sporting wind where technical challenges, mutual support on deck and good humor on the water come together.
Affiliated with the French Sailing Federation, the YCMN participates in major local nautical events and sails hand in hand with neighboring clubs on the Dunkirk coast.
Results, announcements, juicy news: everything can be found all year round in the news section of the site and in the YCMN Gazette, to stay in touch with the life of the club.
The sailing section is the ideal playground for anyone who wants to sail, improve their skills, and have fun. It is based on:
regular outings in habitable sailing boats, to get out to sea as soon as possible;
local and interclub regattas, to test one's sense of the wind... and team spirit;
the guidance of experienced sailors, always ready to share their tips;
a gentle learning of the positions on board: helm, sheets, maneuvers… everyone finds their place and enjoys it.
Thanks to this dynamic, everyone improves their skills, and the sporting atmosphere remains as active as the wind on the Dunkirk harbor!
Sailing for all
A sports calendar adapted to the seasons
Regattas and training sessions are scheduled according to weather conditions and the coastal sports calendar. Specific dates are published in the News section and the Gazette.
A typical associative scheme includes:
spring : training for cruising sailboats and first technical sailing sessions;
early summer : local coastal regattas and meetings between clubs on the Opal Coast;
summer : advanced training outings and navigation in the bay;
End of season : friendly regatta and interclub gathering.
Note: Official dates are communicated exclusively in the site's news section.
How does a regatta at the YCMN unfold?
Each competition follows a clear organization.
adapted to the varying levels of participants:
Briefing
Course overview, weather, rules and safety.
Preparation
of the boat
Sails, equipment, VHF communication.
Departure
According to local racing instructions.
Coastal route
or in the bay
Suitable for North Sea conditions.
Return to port
Storage
equipment.
Debriefing
A convivial moment
at the club.
This system ensures a safe and educational environment.
conducive to the progress of all.
Crews and sailboats involved
Crews are formed according to availability and skill levels.
The YCMN encourages:
cooperation between team members,
supervised learning of maneuvers,
compliance with FFVoile rules,
the use of sailboats adapted for coastal navigation.
The regattas mainly take place:
in Dunkirk Bay,
between Dunkirk, Malo-les-Bains and Leffrinckoucke,
during interclub meetings on the Opal Coast (Gravelines, Calais).
Points to be aware of:
Weather : systematic analysis before each outing.
North Sea : conditions changing rapidly.
Currents : to be taken into account in coastal routes.
Communication : VHF and instructions from the race committee.
Navigation zones and conditions
Contact the Sailing and Regattas section
North Sea Yacht Club
Quai des Monitors, 59140 Dunkirk
Head of section: Jacques DERUDDER
📞 +33 6 24 04 15 36
📧 walkiries@orange.fr