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.

Annual Prizegiving Dinner

30/9/2025

The Annual Prize Giving Dinner is open for booking.

Please note the Prize Distribution will commence earlier at 7.00pm and not as previously advertised

More details click on the image

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.

Strangford Lough - New Navigation Aids

5/6/2025

Attention Cruisers

The navigation aids in Strangford Lough have been significantly improved especially in the north end of the Lough.  Thanks to David Williams of SLYC and ICC for the summary of the changes. 

Click HERE for the information

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.

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

Quiz Nights

20/11/2025 19:30
RUYC

Teams of 6, Pre-Quiz menu available

Gala Casino Night

22/11/2025 19:00
Clubhouse

A sophisticated night at the tables with a kind of James Bond vibe.

Don't worry about breaking the bank - there's no cash involved and DJ and Black Tie are not required.

Click on hte image for the special menu

Christmas Musical Bingo

2/12/2025 19:00
Clubhouse

The Musical Bingo last month was a hugh, hilarious success - so book in good time for this festive version

Click on the Christmas Tree for more information

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