Congratulations to Davide and Chris on completing their Yachtmaster Ocean Course and passing the final exam in April. This is the first time this course has been run at Ballyholme Yacht Club by Simon McCandless who leads our shore training courses each year at BYC. We look forward to running the next batch of courses…
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A great turn out for this week’s JIB with 23 boats on the water. Wind was NW 5-8 knots and warmer, nearly spring-like, conditions. Feva NI weekend training joined in with seven Fevas racing in total. Three tight races with a variety of leaders. In the Toppers, Charlie provided encouragement and tips throughout the races…
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The 2nd Junior icebreaker of 2025 provided cold and calm conditions- 6 to 8 knots from the SSE. The usual format of three races on a windward leeward course consisting of two laps. Hugo Boyd dominated the ILCA fleet with three firsts with Dan and Matthew alternating for second. Several new Feva teams out…
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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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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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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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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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The best junior double handed dinghy fleet in the UK and Ireland will be landing on the shores of BYC (16th-18th Aug) for 3 days of racing to comprising of 1 day of Sprints , followed by 2 days for the Irish National Title. Sponsored by our local chandlery Bosun Bobs and RS Boats this…
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Social Sailing for Cadets a short summary from one of our own sailors, Louis Smyth
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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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