Our Tuesday evening Adult Level 1 group is nearing the finish line, with only one session to go! It’s been fantastic to see our participants grow more confident each week and enjoy all the benefits of being out on the water.
If you're interested in learning to sail, this is your sign to join us. We offer beginner-friendly courses designed to build your skills and confidence step by step.
🔹 Upcoming Courses:
RYA Adult Level 1 – Evening Course (June & July)
ballyholme.com/events/rya-dinghy-adult-level-1-evenings-june-july-2025/
RYA Adult Level 2 – Sunday Afternoons (June)
ballyholme.com/events/rya-dinghy-adult-level-2-sundays-june-2025/
📧 For questions or guidance, contact: training@ballyholme.com
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Women on Water – Wednesday Recap!☀️
What a fantastic evening we had! Our team consisted of, Rob who took the helm with powerboats, Robbie guided the SUP adventures and Ambassador Christie kept the vibes high and the support flowing.
With 7 brilliant women joining us, we soaked up the evening sun, learned new skills on the water and shared lots of laughs.
We’re back next Wednesday – why not join us? Whether you're brand new or coming back for more, we'd love to see you there!
Early Bird Tickets still available for June and July!
📅 Book your spot & check future dates:
👉 ballyholme.com/women-on-water-courses
Congratulations to BYC Cadets on a Strong Showing at Rush Sailing Club!
Emma West-Hurst sailed brilliantly securing a top-ten spot, claiming 8th overall and claiming the 1st Junior Female title. Aaron Moore also delivered a strong performance, placing 12th overall in a competitive fleet. Caroline Byrne rounded out a great day for BYC, earning the 2nd Junior Female award with a 15th overall finish.
Superb effort from all three sailors, well done team! 🌟
Well done team BYC x
Congratulations to you all 👏👏
Well done guys!
Well travelled - and successful too 👋🏅☘️
Our first Women on Water session set sail yesterday evening and what a beautiful evening it was! 🌅⛵
We were thrilled to welcome 8 participants to the water, bringing together a fantastic mix of experiences, from complete beginners, active keelboat sailors, to club racers, you name it!
Our brilliant instructor team, Hannah, Greta, and Sandra, kicked the evening off by sharing their own journeys in the sport and guiding everyone through boat rigging and on the water skills. Whether it was your first time holding a tiller or just brushing up your skills, the atmosphere was fun, friendly, and full of encouragement.
Afterwards, we rounded off the evening with a tipple at the bar and some tasty nibbles, plenty of laughs and great conversation included!
Come and join us next Wednesday for more time on the water, new experiences and the opportunity to meet members and new faces too! 💬✨
Future session dates can be found here!
ballyholme.com/women-on-water-courses/
We can’t wait to see you there!
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A great night! Thank you to Kate and all the instructors. We were completely new to this and were made feel so welcome. No pressure, just other women encouraging us to love the water as much as they do.
Fabulous start to WoW 2025!
What an incredible day we had on our Discover Sailing Day! ☀️⛵
The sun was shining, the breeze was perfect, and the energy around the club was buzzing! From paddleboarding adventures with Robbie, to action packed powerboats with Stephen and Rob, and plenty of sailing fun led by our awesome instructor team, it was non-stop fun on the water.
A massive shoutout to our shore and registration team who helped make the day run smoothly, whether it was setting up, manning the slipway, firing up the BBQ, or keeping the tea flowing, we couldn’t have done it without you!
It was fantastic to welcome so many new faces to the club and see everyone mingling with our current members. The day wrapped up perfectly with everyone enjoying delicious BBQ food and drinks from the bar, all while taking in those stunning bay views.
Thanks to everyone who came along and made the day so special, we hope to see you all again on the water soon!
To find out more about what we offer check out our website - ballyholme.com/ or speak with the office team on 02891271467
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Great photos, particularly the drone shots. A great day for it 😎 Well done BYC 👍