We were sent this snippet on 23rd March from a Bangor Marina Berth Holder regarding a possible navigational hazard. Click on the image to view a larger version.
24/3/2025
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.
South Briggs Navigational Warning
24/3/2025
We were sent this snippet on 23rd March from a Bangor Marina Berth Holder regarding a possible navigational hazard. Click on the image to view a larger version.
RYA YTC Rating System - Portal Now Open
10/5/2023
The YTC application process is OPEN, new applications and renewals are now possible 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 !
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.
Club Racing - Early Series Race 1
1/5/2025 19:00 - 21:00
RUYC
Club Racing gets underway on Thursday 1st May. The early Series runs to Thursday 25th June
Competitors are invited back to RUYC clubhouse after racing.
Competitors are requested to register their boat details in advance using this LINK
Club Racing - Early Series Race 2
8/5/2025 19:00 - 21:00
RUYC
Club Racing - Race 2 of the early Series
Competitors are invited back to RUYC clubhouse after racing.
Copelands Race 1
10/5/2025 12:30 - 20:00
RUYC
First race in the Rollins Insurance NIOPS & NIIPS Series
Race documents to follow
1720 Eastern Championship
27/9/2025 09:00 - 28/9/2025 22:00
RUYC
We welcome the 1720 Sportsboat fleet back to Belfast Lough in September after too long an absence. If you don't already race a 1720 there's plenty of time to beg, borrow or charter one for the event.
Bangor Regatta - BR26
25/6/2026 - 28/6/2026
Royal Ulster Yacht Club
We are so excited that after such a successful BR24 we are back and happy to announce the dates for BR26
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
VE Day 80th Anniversary Celebrations
5/5/2025 14:00 - 17:00
Clubhouse
We will be marking the 80th Anniversary of VE Day at the Club on 5th & 8th May
Afternoon Tea Party
Click on the image for more details and how you can get involved
VE Day 80th Anniversary Celebrations
8/5/2025 20:00 - 22:00
Clubhouse
We will be marking the 80th Anniversary of VE Day at the Club on 5th & 8th May
Thursday 8th - Sir Winston Churchill's speech announcing the end of the war followed by the lighting of the Beacon - Time to be confirmed
Click on the image for more details of how you can maybe contribute to the celebrations
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 Logs and Photography
14/9/2024
Some of the Cruisers were asking about formats for Cruising Logs. Click on the image for more details
Cruising News 2024
17/4/2024
Cruising 2024
Cruising Suppers are being planned for the autumn and winter, to keep up to date you can join the Cruising Group on the Club's WhatsApp Chat. More Info including this year's Cruising Calendar, HERE
Terrific turnout for the first Cruising Supper of ths autumn. Click on the image for Gill's report .
To view the presentation at the recent Cruising Social click HERE