A few snippets gleaned from Ed Wheeler's Pictorial History of the Club. This one from 1988.
The Annual Committee Dinner was held last Saturday; it is an opportunity for the Flag Officers and fellow committee and sub-committee members to celebrate 50 years of membership of some members and also to acknowledge the hard work of those retiring from Officer posts and General Committee
Races 3 and 4 of a 5 race series for keelboats. Race 5 is combined with Opening Day.
RUYC acknowledges the continuing support of Rollins Insurance in running this event
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.
A few snippets gleaned from Ed Wheeler's Pictorial History of the Club. This one from 1988.
From Wednesday 6 September 2017 the Coastguard will no longer broadcast on VHF 23, 84 and 86. It will instead use VHF 62, 63 and 64. The use of VHF Channel 10 for MSI and pollution control (back up) is unchanged.
There is more information on the changes on the RYA web site: Click Here
For up to date information, event documentation and entry list - Click Here
The Draft 2018 Sailing Programme is available to download from our Sailing Page. There have been some chanages since the printed version was published so please check on-line
More events and detail will be added once confirmed
Snooker Competitions 2017/18 entry details - click here
The Nautical Knotters Society is ready to set sail at RUYC on 5th September.
Click here to learn more on their Club Activities page
The Annual Committee Dinner was held last Saturday; it is an opportunity for the Flag Officers and fellow committee and sub-committee members to celebrate 50 years of membership of some members and also to acknowledge the hard work of those retiring from Officer posts and General Committee
Notices to Mariners may be posted here if they relate to Belfast Lough and surroundig area.
Click Here for recent postings
Races 3 and 4 of a 5 race series for keelboats. Race 5 is combined with Opening Day.
RUYC acknowledges the continuing support of Rollins Insurance in running this event
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Opening Day of the 2018 sailing season for RUYC and BYC combined with Race 5 of the Rollins Insurance Spring Series
Prize Giving for both events at RUYC
Music 4.30 - 7.00 Mark Braidner
Early Series Points Racing - 8 races in the series
Competitors are invited to enjoy some post-race banter back at 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
An evening of wine tasting with JN Wine
Limited ticket availability - book with the Club Office 028 9127 0568
Tickets £10 - cheese and biscuits accompany the wines
Tickets £35 each
The May Ball is supporting the RNLI
Music by Just Adam Band
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.
The Clubs Range of Clothing is available to view online, please call in to the clubhouse to order.
Cruise in Company Round Belfast Lough
Destination port to be confirmed along with expected departure of Friday 4th May May and route details for the cruise.
Cruise in Company
Destination port to be confirmed along with expected departure of Friday 27th July and route details for the cruise.
The Todd Navigation Ailsa Craig Race started from RUYC line on Friday and finished early on Saturday morning off Portpatrick.
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