Anyone interested in crewing on racing boats, or cruising for that matter, can register their interest using this LINK. If you are interested in joining the race managment team, on the water or ashore, you can also register using the same form.
At RUYC we have a full programme of racing each year, starting with our Spring Series and followed by our Opening Day, Thursday Night Club Points Series, Copeland Islands Race Series, the Northern Ireland Offshore Points Series, our Regatta Day, Under 21 Helm Race, Ladies Race and then our Autumn Series.
We also have a lively Cruising Section with a number of Cruises in company throughout the year.
Sailing, at Royal Ulster Yacht Club, is organised by the Honorary Sailing Secretary and their committee, the Sailing Committee. The current Honorary Sailing Secretary is Rory Flannigan. If you want to get in touch with Rory or our Sailing Committee then please email: sailingsecretary@ruyc.uk.
Set on the southern shore of Belfast Lough, Royal Ulster Yacht Club is famous for its race management and apres sailing.
If you own a yacht and want to challenge some of the U.K. and Ireland’s top sailors in four days of high octane racing in some of Europe’s top sailing waters then Bangor Regatta 2026 is the event for you!
This years regatta will run from the 25th to 28th June 2026!




