During May to August we run volunteer-led “Dolphins” sessions on Friday evenings, providing an opportunity for young sailors to enjoy the water and improve their skills2. If you’re interested in sailing, Ballyholme Yacht Club is a great place to be! With 9 Friday nights of BYC Dolphin Cadet sailing completed in 2024 it is time…
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Eleven aspiring sailors from Northern Ireland have been confirmed to compete in this summer’s ILCA 6 Youth European Championships to be held at Ballyholme Yacht Club in Bangor, County Down This prestigious sailing competition, taking place between 27 July and 3 August, will welcome nearly 400 sailors from around the world in a week which…
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The 2024 Irish topper nationals took place on the 28th of June through to the 30th and saw many competitors of all ages travel from all around Ireland to compete at this event. On Friday the sailors had the opportunity to push their skills as they were faced with some heavy winds along with gusts…
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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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Interested in learning something new this summer? Here at BYC we have a wide range of courses for all ages and abilities, including complete beginners. We don’t just stop at sailing either- you can check out our powerboating, windsurfing and SUP courses as well. These courses are open to everyone, whether you are a BYC…
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Each Saturday Morning from the start of May until the end of August is Sharks, a coaching session for cadets with their own boats between the ages of 9 and above holding an RYA Stage 3 or higher. Coaching is led by experience sailors with coaching experience from BYC who are focused on tracking an…
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Improvers is a group set up to do exactly what it says on the tin- help you improve. We have been running over Saturday afternoons and Wednesday evenings at different times in the year. Mike Kimber and Mickey Forbes lead the coaching – this is quality stuff from experienced sailors. We start with a pre-sail…
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With the gates only recently opened, entry numbers for the prestigious 2024 ILCA 6 Youth European Championships and Open European Trophy, scheduled to be hosted this summer at BYC, have already exceeded expectations. As event hosts, Ballyholme Yacht Club is delighted to report that more than 350 applications have already been received for the coveted…
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Date: Monday, 6 May 2024 (public holiday) Location: Ballyholme Yacht Club, Seacliff Rd, Bangor BT20 5HT Cost: Free / Registration required The BYC ‘Discover Sailing’ Open Day gives everyone – members of the public and club members alike – the opportunity to try different watersports by booking supervised taster sessions in sailing and power boating….
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