Welcome to Ballyholme Yacht Club
Ballyholme Yacht Club extends a very warm welcome to all our visitors to the 50th Irish ILCA National Championships. We hope that everyone will have an enjoyable and memorable competition here between Friday 15th August and Sunday 17th August 2025.
Contact email: admin@ballyholme.com
Contact number: Office +44 (0) 28 9127 1467
Address:
Ballyholme Yacht Club
Seacliff Road
Bangor
BT20 5HT
Organisers
Sponsors
Unpacking – Packing and Visitor Boats Area
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.
Social Activities
Friday 15th
19:00 – Late
ILCA/Laser Ireland 50th Celebration drinks reception
Saturday 16th
6:30pm-8:30pm
BBQ and live music
9pm-12pm
Disco with Late license
Catering
A mobile coffee van will be on site for the duration of the event opening at 8am.
After sailing snacks will be provided for sailor and volunteers.
There are a number of eating establishments within 15-20min walk from the club.
Visit Ards and North Down - F&B
Other Information
Safeguarding Officer: If you have a concern or allegation, please contact Ballyholme Yacht Club’s Child Protection Officer who will respond quickly to your concern or complaint according to our policy and using the guidelines, policies and procedures specified in the [ISA Code of Ethics and Good Practice for Children’s Activities].
Details of the Designated Safeguarding officer are on the notice board in the club foyer.
Automated Electronic Defibrillator (AED): The nearest is located at BYC.
ATM: The nearest cash machines/banks are located at Maxol Filling Station High Street, in Bangor city centre, or at the Ballyholme Rd shops.
WIFI: Access to the BYC WiFi is available on request from the Race Office.