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 Bangor Marina.

Christmas & New Year Bar and Catering

26/11/2025

View our Christmas 2025 and New Year bar and catering schedule.
Click on the clubhouse image for details

What's On - Sept - Dec 2025

9/9/2025

Watch the Noticeboards for any additional details of events and functions.  Loads of dates for your diaries and don't forget to book early to avoid disappointment.

Club Racing Documents Live

9/4/2025

The Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions for Thursday Club Racing are now live.  CLick HERE or on the Sailing Menu tab

2025 Club Racing Notice of Race - HERE

2025 Club Racing Sailing Instructions - HERE

1720 Eastern Championships

29/9/2025

A great weekend of racing for the visiting 1720 fleet from all round Ireland.

Click on the Heading for full report and Protest Hearing Outcome

Storm to the fore

6/9/2025

After three races the Stephen Polly, David Kelso, John Gunning team on Storm are leading the RS Elite Irish Nationals being hosted by Waterford Harbour Sailing Club.  Keep 'er lit boys.

Christmas Cracker Coastal Race

27/12/2025 12:00
RUYC

Keep an eye out for the precise format and details of this race event

Click on the image for more info - the item in the image can be pruchased from the RNLI shops or online

Spring Series

4/4/2026 10:00

Saturday 4th April, Sundays 12th, 19th and 26th.

Click on the image for more detail

RUYC Opening Day

2/5/2026 13:00
RUYC

Watch out for Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions for precise format and timing.

Visitors welcome but please advise the Sailing Secretary of your boat details in advance using:

email or via the Club Race Registration Form: HERE

Thank You

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

The Notice of Race and Entry Form at the link below:

www.bangorregatta.com

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

Childrens' Christmas Party (Completed)

13/12/2025 12:30

Childrens' Christmas Party gets underway with Family Lunch/Brunch from 12.30pm

Santa will be at the Club 2.30 - 5.30pm with Festive Fun running from 3.00pm

Booking essential with the Club Office to ensure you get to see Santa (028 91270568)

Christmas Sing-Along & Charcuterie

16/12/2025 19:30
Clubhouse

Charcuterie Sharing Board

Booking essential

Click on the image for more details

Holly Jolly Christmas Party

20/12/2025 19:00
Dining Room & Front Bar

Two-course dinner followed by dancing

Click on the image for more details

Bookin essential

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 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