Welcome
Royal Ulster Yacht Club was established in 1866 and boasts an enviable location on an elevated site overlooking Bangor Bay with views to the Co Antrim shore and north and east to the Mull of Kintyre, Arran and Ailsa Craig.
With relatively sheltered waters RUYC runs a full programme of racing each year from Easter right through to October and there are several Cruises in Company to destinations in Ireland and Scotland.
Throughout the year we organise a variety of Social Functions from Club Night Talks to Scottish Dancing, from RYA Training Courses to Festive Dinners and Dances.
The Club welcomes visitors from all round the world including visiting yachtsmen and women moored in the nearby Quay Marinas Bangor Marina.
RYA YTC New Yacht Handicap Rating System
The RYAYTC powered by the RORC Rating Office is a new initiative to promote participation in racing by cruising yachts and cruiser-racers. The objective is to provide a simple rating assessment so that skippers of any skill level may feel encouraged to race their boats in club events and port regattas.
Link to the YTC page with application form and more details - here or contact the Sailing Secretary for more information sailingsecretary@ruyc.co.uk
The YTC Certificate is FREE !
Race Officer Duty 2023
The list of Race Officers for Thursday evening Club Racing is now available on the web site under Sailing from the top menu or - click here
Welcome to our New Racing Sponsor
Club Announcement
We would like to take the opportunity to thank fellow club member, Ross Boyd and the team at RBCA Belfast for their support and kind contribution.
If you are participating in RBCA Club Racing at RUYC on Thursdays throughout the summer, please note that the Sailing Programme for the year is available from our web site as are the Sailing Instructions. This season we will be trialing a Committee Boat start for some races so remember to look for Code Flag W flying from the Club Battery and at the Marina. All competitors are welcome to RUYC after racing for refreshment over their race debrief.
RBCA Club Racing Early Series- Race 6
Competitors should familiarise themselves with the new starting arrangements which may be from a Committee Boat
Please ensure the Sailing Secretary has your boat details if you intend to race including 2023 IRC and/or YTC Certificate.
Competitors are welcome at RUYC after racing
Grange Wines Annual Regatta
RUYC Annual Regatta kindly supported by Grange Wine Merchants
The standard Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions for all Belfast Lough Regattas are available as one PDF document on the BLYC web site and can be downloaded HERE .
Please read the Note at the top of the document as these documents have changed from last year and also that some clubs may use different starting times.
RUYC Regatta Sailing Instructions can be downloasded HERE
RBCA Club Racing Early Series- Race 7
Competitors should familiarise themselves with the new starting arrangements which may be from a Committee Boat
Please ensure the Sailing Secretary has your boat details if you intend to race including 2023 IRC and/or YTC Certificate.
Competitors are welcome at RUYC after racing
Join RUYC
So you want to introduce a New Member? - Fantastic!
For more information on the membership application process and a downloadable application form Click Here
Grange Wines Annual Regatta
Grane Wines Annual Regatta - the social side
Traditional Regatta Tea, Tea Dance, Prize Giving, Bistro Dining
Summer Ball
Black Tie Summer Ball
Prosecco or Peroni on arrival, 4 course meal and fabulous entertainment
Tickets: £47 pp available from 1st June - tables must be paid for on booking
Menu now available to view - click on the image
RUYC Dining
Royal Ulster Yacht Club offers one of the best venues in Northern Ireland for formal and casual dining experiences with unrivalled setting and views over Belfast Lough.
RUYC Shop
The Clubs Range of Clothing is available to view online, please call in to the clubhouse to order.
Cruising News May 2023
Cruising 2023
Cruises are now being planned to far off places and not so far off places, North & South. Click on the image of Kittiwake to read more.
Cruising Awards Dinner for 2022
Awards presented at the Annual Cruising Dinner at the Club. Logs were judged by Peter Ronaldson and prizes presented by Jan Wheeler.
Mandy and Johnny's winning log can be read on-line HERE