ILCA Ireland National Championships 2025 Competitor Information

On arrival in Bangor, proceed to the BYC on Seacliff Road BT20 5HT (Note: this is a one way street). Please unload/unhook trailers opposite the club (See map above). This area will be manned by volunteers on Thursday 14th August from 5pm to 7.30pm and then again on Friday 15th August from 8am -10am.

All visiting ILCAs will be allocated a parking space for their boat and launching trolley in Boat Parks C & D. You will be issued with 2 tags and cable ties with a unique number at registration.

PLEASE ENSURE TO ATTACH A TAG TO THE FRONT OF YOUR LAUNCHING TROLLEY AND THE OTHER ON YOUR BOAT.

On Friday and Saturday after racing you will be given a random launching trolley. Your own trolleys will be returned back to you after racing on Sunday (It is therefore imperative that you ensure the tags are attached before launching for the first race).

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR LAUNCHING TROLLEY IS IN GOOD WORKING ORDER TO BE FAIR TO THE OTHER COMPETITORS. (Note that boats with sub-standard launching trolleys may be prevented from launching on day 1.)

Road Trailers

Road trailers must be stored in RUYC boat park (Ward Ave BT20 5HY). Note: there is limited space here, so please follow instructions from the volunteers. Note: Trailers are left at their own risk.

Car Parking

Parking on Seacliff Road is free, there are also two public car parks immediately to the North of the club which are also free . Please note that no cars will be allowed to park within the Club grounds.

RIB Launching

Please note that all supporting RIBS can be launched and retrieved at BYC. There is also a slipway at Bangor Marina but note that permission to use this must be sought directly from the Marina Office (028 91453297). No RIB launching will be permitted during the launching and recovery of competitors boats.
RIBs must be registered in the Race Office or registration office. RIBs can be berthed Bangor Marina upon arrangement with the Marina Office (028 91453297). Please follow registration instructions. There will be a briefing for coaches/parent RIBs on Friday 15th August at 10.20am.
Fuel can be purchased in Bangor Marina fueling berth.

RIB owners

Rib owners are reminded to pre-register their RIB at clubmanager@ballyholme.com before 16:00 on 13th August.
RIBS will be identified by flags as Support/Spectator. These identification flags will be given to you on receipt of a refundable deposit of £10.00 and must flown at all times while in the Race Area.
RIB Trailers. After launching your RIB, please remove your trailer from the BYC site.

Accommodation

There is a range of hotels, guest houses and Airbnb options in the local area.

Accommodation resources

Visit Ards and North Down - Accommodation
Discover Northern Ireland - Accommodation 

Camping / Motorhomes

Please be aware that there is NO designated area in Ballyholme for camper vans.

Chandlery

Brian Spence will be on site with a chandlery store during the event.