THIS year is going to be a busy one for the sailors and visitors at Royal Ulster Yacht Club.
The first events of the year do not start until the Spring Series in April, but the call has already gone out to build the body of volunteers at the Club.
Many people are needed to ensure the sailing season runs smoothly and that includes willing hands both on and off the water. The Volunteer Information Evening is taking place Thursday, March 5, at 7.30pm at the Club. You can get more information by emailing the Sailing Secretary, Rory, at: sailingsecretary@ruyc.uk.
The Spring Series starts on Saturday, April 4, and runs on the Sundays in April thereafter. Event documentation will be available soon on the club website: www.ruyc.uk.
If you ever wanted to see what it is like to sail or try powerboating, our Try Sail Day on Saturday, April 25, is for you. If you want to get into the sport, or revisit after a gap, please sign up using our registration form at : https://www.ruyc.uk/sailing/.
After Opening Day on Saturday, May 2, Thursday evening Club Racing Early Series starts on May 7 and runs until June 18.
The biggest cruiser/racing event in the Lough this year will be Bangor Regatta 26 (BR26) which takes place from Thursday – Sunday, June 25-28. This biennial event attracts boats from all around the British Isles and with over three months to go there are 18 entries from as far away as Cornwall and the West Coast of Scotland.
One notable entry is the J109 Blue Jay of John Stanley-Whyte, winner of the IRC Northern Ireland Championship at Royal Ulster YC last year. Among the entries there are a number of first-time visitors to Bangor as well as well-known previous competitors and local boats making up the number. The discounted entry fee ends on March 31. Event details and entry forms can be accessed at: https://www.bangorregatta.com.
The rest of the season at RUYC includes three Copeland Island Races, the Peel Race and the iconic Ailsa Craig and Portpatrick Races in the Inshore and Offshore programme. Back in the programme after a gap of a few years is a Young Helm Race on July 2 and the popular Healthodontic Ladies Regatta is on August 30.
The Autumn Series running on Sundays from September 13 to October 25 wraps up the main programme but all being well the club will be able to run the Christmas Cracker Race on Sunday, December 27.
For more details of any sailing events or general information on the club, please email the Sailing Secretary: sailingsecretary@ruyc.uk or the Club Office on info@ruyc.uk.
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