Sponsored by Dunluce Healthcare Group
Members and visitors are warmly invited to take the plunge at our open water swimming event of the year. The BYSea Annual Swim Fest returns on Saturday 29th August 2026, offering two course distances across the beautiful waters of Ballyholme Bay.
| Date | Saturday 29th August 2026 |
| Venue | Ballyholme Yacht Club |
| Distances | 1500 metres | 750 metres |
| 1,500 metre swim | – Registration open: 12:45
– Mandatory Safety briefing:13:10 – Swim start: 13:30 |
| 750 metre swim | – Registration open: 14:15
– Mandatory Safety briefing:14:45 pm – Swim start: 15:00 |
| Entry Fee | £5 BYC members | £15 visitors |
What’s Included
– Full on-shore and off-shore safety support
– Access to club changing rooms with hot showers
– Prizes for each distance category
– Post-swim BBQ and a fully stocked bar
All swimmers are required to wear a bright swim cap, and tow float.
Please note: attendance at the 12:45 safety briefing is mandatory for all swimmers.
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BYSea Annual Swim Fest 29th August 2026
29/08/2026
12:45 pm - 4:00 pm
Ballyholme Yacht Club
Venue: Ballyholme Yacht Club
Venue Phone: 02891271467
Address:Ballyholme Yacht Club, Seacliff road,, Bangor, Down, BT20 5HT, United Kingdom