General

Belfast Lough Yachting Conference Calling all boat owners. It’s that time of year again.  Please check your details on the BLYC website and inform the office of any changes by Jan. 31st http://www.belfastloughsailing.org/BLYC_boats.htm “Click on Boat List 2018”

Centenary Slideshow Tuesday 22nd January from 7.30pm, Lounge Bar (or Jubilee Room depending on numbers) Nibbles provided by Ken Sharp, The Salty Dog Friday 11th January saw the premiere of the centenary slideshow put together by Elaine Taylor & Jo Rennie. The event was attended by more than 120 members past & present, photographs and…

We are seeking applications from qualified Senior Sailing Instructors for employment at BYC for 2019.  Please call the office on 91271467 or email admin@ballyholme.com if you would like an application form.

On Saturday the 26th of January we will be holding a number of sprint races, so why not come join in this interesting race! For more information click here

Come on down and try Clonmel, a lager from Tipperary and Outcider, a new cider from Magners, now on sale in the bar. Wishing all our members a Happy Christmas and prosperous New Year.

At the AGM on December 13th, Aidan Pounder was elected as Commodore for the club’s centenary year.  Pictured left to right are Harry Polly, John Hamilton, Aidan Pounder, Martin Watson and Gerry Bell. Full details of the new committees will be added to the website early next week.

BYC has made it to the finals of the RYA and Yachts & Yachting Club of the Year Award 2019. This is a UK wide competition so we’re amazed to be one of 11 clubs up for the coveted prize. It’s now all down to a public vote. Please take 2 minutes to vote –…

The full suite of race reports, as compiled by Garth Maxwell, are on the website for all to see.  Each week, Garth writes an informative and amusing report on all the racing activity the previous Sunday.  Please click here to view.

Notification of the forthcoming AGM is being emailed to all members today. To those without email, a hard copy has been put in the post. Please note the start time of 20:00.

Congratulations to Aidan Pounder on winning the Volunteer of the Year award, presented by David Smyth from SNI on Sunday, Nov 18th.  Sport NI’s SportMaker Awards recognise outstanding achievements by Northern Ireland’s sporting workforce. The Volunteer of the Year title is awarded to individuals who demonstrate outstanding contribution to the development of sport.