BYC to host prestigious 50th Anniversary ILCA Ireland National Championships this August. Early-Bird Registration now open!
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BYC Sailors Make a Splash in first NI Sailing Team Selection
Highlighting the exceptional sailing talent at BYC, an impressive 20 out of the 34 sailors selected for the inaugural Northern Ireland Sailing Team are BYC members. << Members of the NI ILCA sailing team training at BYC in December – (left to right) Iseult Spiers, Emily McAfee , Freddie Doig (East Antrim Boat Club),…
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BYC Awarded Highest Sustainability Certification for Youth Championships
The hard work of Ballyholme Yacht Club’s Green Team—Charlie Winton, Jo Rennie, and Jess Winton—was honoured as the club received a prestigious Platinum-level ‘Clean Regattas’ certification for its sustainability practices during the 2024 ILCA 6 Youth European Championships. The ‘Clean Regattas’ certification is the world’s leading sustainability standard for water-related events, with levels ranging…
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From Wingfoiling to Yacht Mastery – Water sports Courses at BYC this Autumn
The cooler months may be here but you can keep on learning at Ballyholme Yacht Club with Autumn courses for prospective wingfoilers, windsurfers, powerboaters as well as skippers and yachtmasters. You do not have to be a member to take any of the courses and all the necessary equipment is provided although you will be…
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Redevelopment Update: It’s Official!
The photoshoot for the official BYC redevelopment announcement took place at the club on the 12 August starring several VIPs (see photo caption). With the photoshoot done, an official announcement about the BYC redevelopment going ahead to the design phase and Full Business Case has been released. The release will also officially announce the appointment…
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ILCA 6 Youth European Championships – Day 6
Day 6 of racing at the ILCA 6 Youth European Championships has come to a close, find out the results, where to view photos and see where our local sailors are sitting in the rankings. The sixth and final day of the ILCA 6 European Youth Championships 2024 has come to a close. With the…
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ILCA 6 Youth European Championships – Day 5
Day 5 of racing at the ILCA 6 Youth European Championships has come to a close, find out the results, where to view photos and see where our local sailors are sitting in the rankings. Friday saw the first day of the Finals of the ILCA 6 European Youth Championships 2024. The competitors are now…
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ILCA 6 Youth European Championships – Day 4
Day 4 of racing at the ILCA 6 Youth European Championships has come to a close, find out the results, where to view photos and see where our local sailors are sitting in the rankings. And on the fourth day, the wind disappeared! Thankfully sailors were able to keep their minds set on competition as…
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ILCA 6 Youth European Championships – Day 3
Day 3 of racing at the ILCA 6 Youth European Championships has come to a close, find out the results, where to view photos and see where our local sailors are sitting in the rankings. Wednesday brought a beautiful sunny day in Ballyholme with blue skies and less than ideal wind conditions for an international…
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ILCA 6 Youth European Championships – Day 2
Day 2 of racing at the ILCA 6 Youth European Championships has come to a close, find out the results, where to view photos and see where our local sailors are sitting in the rankings. Today we were at the mercy of Mother Nature as we patiently waited for the wind! The AP flag hoisted,…
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