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Welcome to Ballyholme Yacht Club

Ballyholme Yacht Club is located on Ballyholme Bay within the town of Bangor, and at the entrance to Belfast Lough.

The location is superb with a sheltered bay allowing safe sailing and racing for the numerous dinghies and “big boats” within the club. As well as regular Sunday racing for dinghies all year and Tuesday evening racing during the summer season, we regularly host a number of other sailing events including Ballyholme Regatta, Sea Bangor, the Optimist Ulsters, Topper Traveller, Laser Masters and Multi-hull Northerns last summer.

Events

Racing

2011 Events

Racing results

MsElaineous 29/11/2011

GOOD WINDS FOR STENALINE ICEBREAKER

Sunday 27th November was an interestingly windy day with winds reaching the top end of 20 knots from the north west. The course was course 2 and the start line was between the north east and rescue 4. Unfortunately our new ribs have not had their engines fitted so all those who want a look shall have to wait!
The Topper fleet was somewhat depleted in numbers with many sailors away training with RYANI squad. It was so windy that it took several minutes for the fleet to cross the line. Ben Martin took the lead off the start with Mark McDonough close behind. After a closely fought battle between the two friends, Mark reigned winner of the Icebreaker race.
The Large Dinghy had just as many racers as the last week. It was nice to see Sandra Halliwell and Suzanna Best out in their RS200. There was some display of crazy capsizing on the run from Roger Armson who capsized right in front of rescue 4. Wic McCready in his K2 came first and Rob Milligan 2^nd in his RS200. I hope we see more sailors and boats out on the sea, braving the cold! See you next week!