NIOPS & NIIPS Series

Northern Ireland Offshore Point Series 2026

Welcome to the home page for the Rollins Insurance Northern Ireland Offshore Championship (NIOPS)

This page will hold all Notices of Race for the NIOPS Series and  Sailing Instructions for the individual races.

The three races in 2026 are: Peel Race - 9th May, Ailsa Craig Race 19th June and Portpatrick Race 5th September 

RUYC Members can register for any of the races or series using this Registration Form. There are no entry fees for members but all boats must be registered before racing.

The Registration/Entry Form for Non-Members is available using this LINK

* Visiting boats wishing to avail of discounted marina berthing before or after any offshore race must request this on the Registration/Entry Form.

 NI Offshore Points Series - Notice of Race - HERE 

Peel Race Sailing Instructions - HERE

Peel Race Protest Saturday 9^th May 2026

Protest between Gamechanger and Pippa.

Hearing to be held Wednesday 27^th May in the Lipton Room at 19.30 hours

Rory Flannigan - Sailing Secretary

RUYC is grateful for the support of ROLLINS INSURANCE and BANGOR MARINA in running these races.