Following the publication of the latest RYA NI COVID guidelines, an extraordinary meeting of the Sailing Committee took place on Wednesday evening. In order to comply with those guidelines and observe the RYA mantra of being considerate and conservative, and being mindful of those club members (and partners) who are at the frontline in providing…
Continue ReadingICEBREAKER CANCELLED TOMORROW
Unfortunately as a result of the Regulations published late last night we have no alternative but to cancel racing tomorrow, Sunday 18th. RYA NI are meeting with the Minister for Communities and SportNI next week to discuss this turnaround in restrictions and we will keep members updated. In the meantime the boat parks and slipways…
Continue ReadingUPDATE ON ICEBREAKER & JUNIOR ICEBREAKER
Icebreaker Series & Junior Icebreaker Following careful consideration and subject to no further restrictions, BYC plans to continue with the Icebreaker Series. Please click here to see RYA (NI) re. latest guidance. Sailing will only continue as long as guidelines and law is adhered to. We cannot stress enough the importance of social distancing and…
Continue Reading2020/2021 ICEBREAKER SERIES
Icebreaker starts this Sunday 4th October First Gun 1424HRS CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS
Continue ReadingAutumn/Winter Sea Swim Saturday 3rd October 2020
Autumn/Winter Sea Swim Following on from our very successful Monday night swims our Swim team will be organising weekend swims over the coming months. These will not be every week and very much weather and conditions dependent. To get this started they have arranged the first swim next Saturday @ 4.00PM The event is for…
Continue ReadingSharks Corinthian Cup & Fun Day Saturday 26th September 2020
SHARKS CORINTHIAN CUP & FUN DAY SATURDAY 26th SEPTEMBER Cadets must have successfully completed RYA Stage 3 and have their own boats. Cadets must be booked online, please select either Corinthian Cup or Other when booking. Coaches will allocate teams once booking has closed at 5.00PM on Friday 25th. CLICK HERE FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND…
Continue ReadingLufra Cup Saturday 12th September 2020
The Lufra Cup Menagerie Race is a pursuit handicap race. Please register your entry on the sheets posted at Royal Ulster Yacht Club and Bangor Marina notice board, and on the office window at Ballyholme Yacht Club. The registration form closes on Friday 11th September at 12:00 hrs. **Please note registration is not required for…
Continue ReadingYouth Championships Ballyholme Yacht Club 19th & 20th September
RYA NI Youth Championships and NI Schools Cup Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September 2020 Ballyholme Yacht Club RYANI Youth Championships Date: 19/20 September 2020 Venue: Ballyholme Yacht Club. The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in a time of uncertainty for us all. A restricted Youth Championships will be run on the 19th & 20th September at…
Continue ReadingClub Activity Week Commencing 31st August 2020
CLUB ACTIVITIES WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 31st AUGUST Club racing Tuesday & Sunday Social Sailing Saturday afternoon (Booking required) Dolphins family groups on Friday nights 4th September 2020 (booking required) Sharks own boats Saturday 5th September (Booking Required) Sea Swim Monday evenings 7th & 14th September (booking required) SUP Wednesday evening 7.00PM Cadet Swim Wednesday evening – 6.30PM…
Continue ReadingTopper Traveller 22nd August 2020
Ballyholme Yacht Club in association with Topper Ireland are delighted to be hosting a Topper Traveller on Saturday 22nd August. Click here for full details and to register
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