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.

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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!

More Info

Sailing Programme 2026 - Sailing Programme

Members, Please Register to Race - HERE

Visiting Boats, Please Register to Race - HERE

Racing Results

Find our latest racing results online

RUYC Sailing Results

Crew Finder

Do you have lots of experience but no boat to crew on? 
Have you always wanted to learn to sail a yacht but are not sure who to speak to? 
 
If so, apply below and Royal Ulster Yacht Club's Sailing Committee will try and get you a space onboard a yacht racing at RUYC!
If any member has space on their crew and wants to be involved in this scheme, they should email the Honorary Sailing Secretary at: sailingsecretary@ruyc.uk 

Crew Finder