Ballyholme Yacht Club

Ballyholme Yacht Club (BYC) is a vibrant, volunteer-driven sailing and watersports community located on the sheltered shores of Ballyholme Bay, at the entrance to Belfast Lough in Bangor, Northern Ireland. For over a century, we’ve been a cornerstone of sailing in Ireland—welcoming everyone from Olympic athletes and world champions to cadets taking their very first tacks. We’re proud to be an RYA-recognised training centre, offering courses and coaching for all ages and abilities in sailing, powerboating, and race management. Founded in 1900 as Ballyholme Sailing Club and re-established as Ballyholme Yacht Club in 1920, our club has grown alongside the town of Bangor. From modest beginnings in a wooden clubhouse to hosting world-class events and Olympic hopefuls, we’ve stayed true to our mission: to make sailing accessible, competitive, and enjoyable for all.