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Sailing and others watersports sessions have been added to the Return to Water page. Thank you to everyone for your support in what is now the new ‘norm’. By continuing to play your part we can continue to provide safe sailing and as and when we have any developments we will review and update procedures….

Sailing sessions are now available to book online for the following dates/times THURSDAY 28TH MAY 10.00AM – 8.00PM FRIDAY 29TH MAY 10.00AM – 8.00PM SATURDAY 30TH MAY 10.00AM – 6.00PM SUNDAY 31ST MAY 10.00AM – 6.00PM Click here to view the Return to Water guidelines and book

The NI Executive have officially ratified the implementation of their Stage 1 programme to ease the lock down. This included a statement allowing us to engage in “some water activities”. The RYANI have sought clarification as to what exactly that included but were unable to get an answer initially, however this afternoon SportNI have clearly…

Click here for details on Junior Icebreaker  Click here to register for Topper Pathway Training

The Charles Hurst Jaguar Land Rover Icebreaker Series Organised by Ballyholme Yacht Club 6th October 2019 to 22nd December 2019 and 2nd February 2020 to 4th April 2020 Overview To enable Icebreaker competitors to watch the Six Nations rugby match on Sunday 23rd February (England/Ireland at 1500) the start time for the Icebreaker Series will…

Saturday 28th March 2020 @ 8.00pm In aid of The Brain Tumour Charity, Johnny Potts will be coming out of chef retirement to be a Galley Cook for an unforgettable evening at Ballyholme Yacht Club. In a previous life, Johnny was a member of the British Culinary Arts Team and a personal chef to the…

Pre Icebreaker Winter Sprint Races Toppers, Lasers, Large & Small Dinghies and Catamarans Ballyholme Yacht Club Saturday 25th January Briefing 12.15pm       First Gun 1.00pm This Saturday sees a return to racing after the Christmas break, the winter sprints are a series of windward leeward races in support of the RNLI. Briefing will be…

Try Scuba Diving – pool session Are you interested in trying scuba diving, for the first time or possibly after a break of many years? If so, come along to Ballyholme Dive Team’s annual “Try Scuba Diving” evening.  You will get the opportunity to have a go at diving in the swimming pool with one-to-one…

New RYA Short Range Radio Course has been added for February. For more information and to book click here

Saturday 11th January 10.30am start. The rescue team need volunteers to help with essential cleaning and maintenance work on our rescue fleet, to get them back in the water in time for Icebreaker Series 2. The more hands the less time it will take, so even if you only have an hour free, pop down…