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.

Club Noticeboard

Rugby World Cup Ireland Matches

15/9/2023

What's on in September

29/8/2023

What's on in September?  - A lot by the look of it, both on shore and afloat

Dining, Rugby, Quizing, Fund Raising, and not to forget the Lufra Cup and Portpatrick Races closely followed by the Grange Wine Autumn Series

August Menus

1/8/2023

New Lunch/Light Bite meniu and Evening Dinner Menu now available under Dining

Click HERE

RUYC Club News

Grange Wine Merchants Autumn Series

9/9/2023

The Grange Wine Merchants Autumn Series starts on Sunday 17th September and runs until Sunday 29th October.

Weather permitting, the first three Sundays will have two back-to-back Windward/Leeward races with a Round the Lough style course on 8th October, followed on 15th and 22nd with more Windward/Leewards, finishing with a Round the Lough on 29th.

Once again we are indebted to Tom Bell and Grange Wine Merchants for their generous sponsorship of the Autumn Series and this has enabled us to run the event with no entry fee. 
Race documents are on the event page on this web site and note that competitors MUST complete an Entry Form and submit to sailingsecretary@ruyc.uk.

RYA YTC New Yacht Handicap Rating System

10/5/2023

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 !

RUYC Sailing Events

Grange Wine Merchants Autumn Series Day 4

RUYC Sailing Events
8/10/2023 10:00 - 13:00
RUYC

Sundays 17th Sept - 29th Oct

The start time here is indicative only, the precise times are published in Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions. HERE

Amendment to Notice of Race issued - see link above

Ulster Fry available back at the Club after racing.

Grange Wine Merchants Autumn Series Day 5

RUYC Sailing Events
15/10/2023 10:00 - 13:00
RUYC

Sundays 17th Sept - 29th Oct

The start time here is indicative only, the precise times are published in Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions. HERE

Amendment to Notice of Race issued - see link above

Ulster Fry available back at the Club after racing.

Grange Wine Merchants Autumn Series Day 6

RUYC Sailing Events
22/10/2023 10:00 - 13:00
RUYC

Sundays 17th Sept - 29th Oct

The start time here is indicative only, the precise times are published in Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions. HERE

Amendment to Notice of Race issued - see link above

Ulster Fry available back at the Club 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

RUYC Social Events

Quiz Nights are Back

RUYC Social Events
19/10/2023 19:30
Dining Room

Always popular and frequently booked to capacity.  Bistro meal available prior to the Quiz, please book using Resdiary.

Teams of 6 at £2 per person - proceeds to RNLI

19th October and 16th November

Quiz Nights are Back

RUYC Social Events
16/11/2023 19:30
Dining Room

Always popular and frequently booked to capacity.  Bistro meal available prior to the Quiz, please book using Resdiary.

Teams of 6 at £2 per person - proceeds to RNLI

RUYC Dining

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

Club Merchandise

The Clubs Range of Clothing is available to view online, please call in to the clubhouse to order.

Cruising Logs

Cruising Awards Dinner for 2022

7/3/2023

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