BTR News

Three in a Row for J109 Storm as Bangor Regatta 2024 Sees Thrilling Finish in Unpredictable Weather

1/7/2024

In like a lion and out like a lamb is said to mean that the month of March should end with quiet weather compared to a lion. But this is June, and the Belfast Lough weather hasn't reached the lamb stage yet. With not much more than 15 knots of a breeze from the North at times, light weather aficionados would have liked today's racing in the final rounds of Bangor Regatta 2024, though flukey and with severe wind shifts.

Exciting Finale In Prospect at BR 2024 on Belfast Lough

30/6/2024

Patience is a virtue they say and that is what was needed this morning when Belfast Lough was like a mirror and the Bangor Regatta fleet was motionless in the Marina. However word was that this forced stoppage was very much welcomed by some as after two days of hard racing and some revelling there were many tired bodies.

 

Kelly Family's J109 Storm Leads at Bangor Regatta 2024

29/6/2024

Never mind what's going on elsewhere In Ireland this weekend; with Shania Twain in Belfast's Ormeau Park, Taylor Swift at the Aviva, the All-Ireland Quarter GAA Finals in Croke Park and the Foyle Maritime Festival in Derry, there was plenty of action in Belfast Lough with the second day of Bangor Regatta drawing the full 40 strong fleet racing in rather more encouraging conditions than yesterday.

 

BR 2024 Opens in Fresh Winds on Belfast Lough

28/6/2024

The same strong winds that brought home many of the SSE Renewables Round Ireland fleet at pace down the Irish Sea to Wicklow arrived on time for the first day of the Bangor Regatta.

Calling All Skippers

25/6/2024

Calling all skippers to sign up to the WhatsApp group and download the app prior to the regatta.

Watch the video walk through to see how to join the WhatsApp group etc.

Updated Social and Catering Programme

7/6/2024

We've uploaded the social calendar and catering menu. Click to find details of what to watch and what to eat!

Prize draw to win free entry to BR24

3/6/2024

Watch the prize draw for free entry to BR24 and £300 Cosimac vouchers

Quick Chat with Gavin Watson and Robby Milhench

14/5/2024

Quick chat with Gavin Watson and Robby Milhench about their sailing days (not over yet!) and there contribution to Bangor Regatta as Chairman and Vise chairman

Rory Flannigan talks to Fiona Hicks - Sailing Secretary of RUYC

7/5/2024

Rory Flannigan talks to Fiona Hicks - Sailing Secretry of Royal Ulster Yacht Club about Bangor Regatta and why it's going to be a great event this year.

 

Rory Flannigan talks to John Minnis of Final Call

23/4/2024

Rory Flannigan talks to John Minnis of Final Call about Bangor Regatta and why he's excited to have registered!

Ards and North Down Borough Council

17/4/2024

Bangor Regatta is proud to partner with Ards and North Down Borough Council for the 2024 event.

Competitors and supporters can avail of a wide range of accomodations and local events to ensure their stay on North Downs gold coast is as memorable as possible.

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Cosimac joins Bangor Regatta as a Sponsor

17/4/2024

Bangor Regatta is delighted to welcome Cosimac as a sponsor of Bangor Regatta 2024.

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Boat Folk

15/4/2024

We're delighted to have Boatfolk Bangor Marina as one of the sponsors of Bangor Regatta 2024.

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Keelboat Regatta To Return To North Down’s Coast

11/4/2024

ONE of the province’s biggest sailing events, Bangor Regatta, returns to the North Down coast in June.

Over 60 yachts are expected to take part in the event from across Belfast Lough, Scotland, Strangford Lough, the Isle of Man and Dublin Bay.

Pre-event Interview with Chairman Gavin Watson

7/4/2024

Rory Flannigan caught up with Gavin Watson to talk about Bangor Regatta 2024 andy why boats should register. Watch the video below.

New Boats for the New Year

8/3/2024

The Regatta team are delighted to hear of several new boats that will be sailing in Belfast Lough this year for Bangor Regatta ’24.

Rory Flannigan talks to Ryan Wilson on BTR24

28/2/2024

Rory Flannigan of Bangor Regatta talking to Ryan Wilson of Elixir from Carrickfergus Sailing Club on his new MAT 1010. Entries for Bangor Regatta are now open on our website, so make sure to register today. And watch this space for more interviews from Rory with competitors, boat owners and volunteers.

Royal Ulster Yacht Club Launches Bangor Regatta 2024

27/2/2024

Royal Ulster Yacht Club has launched Bangor Regatta 2024 with the publication of the Notice of Race and Entry Form for the event, which will be run in Belfast Lough out of Bangor from 27th till 30th June.

Article by Betty Armstrong : Afloat

Royal Ulster Yacht Club prepares her RIBs for BR24

15/1/2024

The crews of Royal Ulster Yacht Club's marklaying and safety boat teams will be working through the cold months of winter to update and modernise their marklaying RIBs in preparation for BR24. 

New trophy for cruising yachts at Royal Ulster Yacht Club

18/11/2023

This week Bangor Regatta 2024 Chairman, Gavin Watson (far left) attended the unveiling of a new trophy for cruising yachts at Royal Ulster Yacht Club (RUYC).

Royal Ulster Yacht Club's Autumn Series is underway

5/10/2023

Royal Ulster Yacht Club's Autumn Series is well and truly underway. The event which, this year, runs from Sunday 17th September 2023 through to Sunday 29th October 2023 had twelve yachts cross the most recent start line. 

Day 4 of Sailing at BTR

27/6/2022

I have a very potent meteorology indicator in my back yard, it's called a brown bin. When it's upturned and sliding around skippers and crews head to the pub. That was certainly the case yesterday as I was walking my almost airborne little dog around Ballyholme Beach. 

Breezy Single Race Brings Bangor Town Regatta to a Close

27/6/2022

The southerly wind today (Sunday), Day 4 of Royal Ulster’s Bangor Town Regatta wasn’t quite as enthusiastic as it was yesterday when racing was cancelled, so Principal Race Officer Con Murphy got the fleet away in 25 knots gusting 30, for what turned out to be the final race of the series.

 

Day 2 of Sailing at BTR

25/6/2022

No problem getting the fleet underway yesterday morning in a brisk warm southerly. Conditions epitomized the reason why Belfast Lough has the reputation of being one of the finest locations for on the water competition in Ireland especially when the wind is in the south.

Strong Breezes Start Day Two of Bangor Town Regatta on Belfast Lough

25/6/2022

What a difference a day makes! There’s a eucalyptus tree near my house and if it’s all moving there’s a good chance the fleet is thrashing about Belfast Lough half a mile away. It was pretty active today. 

Article by Betty Armstrong, Afloat.ie

BTR Gets Off to a Quiet Start on Belfast Lough

24/6/2022

A ‘Town’ Regatta at Bangor was first held on Belfast Lough over a century ago and saw reincarnation in 2018. Subsequent regattas fell foul of Covid 19 but on 23rd June it was all systems go for the 49 boats entered in this ‘new look’ four-day event. 

Article by Betty Armstrong, Afloat.ie

Day 1 of Sailing at BTR

23/6/2022

Looking out on the water this morning thoughts were more sunscreen than spinnakers but in any case classes set off on a slow start on day one of the much anticipated Bangor Town Regatta.

BTR 2022 Results (Day 4) - Class 3

23/6/2022

All the latest results from Day 4 of the Bangor Town Regatta 2022, Class 3

BTR 2022 Results (Day 4) - Class 4

23/6/2022

All the latest results from Day 4 of the Bangor Town Regatta 2022, Class 4

BTR 2022 Results (Day 4) - Class 5

23/6/2022

All the latest results from Day 4 of the Bangor Town Regatta 2022, Class 5

BTR 2022 Results (Day 4) - Class 6

23/6/2022

All the latest results from Day 4 of the Bangor Town Regatta 2022, Class 6

BTR 2022 Results (Day 4) - Class 8

23/6/2022

All the latest results from Day 4 of the Bangor Town Regatta 2022, Class 8

Announcement 23/06/22:

Protest Outcome - Mojo GBR 7418R / Witchcraft of Howth IRL 777 – 23rd June 2022

"IRL 777 DSQ" under "Rule RRS 11"

BTR 2022 Results (Day 4) - Class 7

23/6/2022

All the latest results from Day 1 of the Bangor Town Regatta 2022, Class 7

What they say about Bangor Town Regatta

27/5/2022

 

Hear what 3 local sailors have to say about Bangot Town Regatta 2022

Cancellation of the Scottish Series for 2022

15/5/2022

Bangor Town Regatta is naturally disappointed to hear of the cancellation of the Scottish Series for 2022. We know how much work the Scottish Series team will have put into organising the event and how difficult the decision will have been. 

East Antrim Flotilla Will Set Sail for Bangor Town Regatta

4/5/2022

East Antrim Boat Club has a proud record of top achievements in the sport of sailing and come Bangor Town Regatta at the end of June a flotilla of boats from the Larne based club will be hoping to be among prizewinners at that event.

IQ&Co announced as title sponsor of Bangor Town Regatta

4/5/2022

Bangor Town Regatta are delighted to announce IQ&Co as title sponsor of their upcoming event 23rd-26th June 2022. Chairman of the event, Gavin Watson, was delighted to make the announcement this week along with Tanya Martin, Managing Director of IQ&Co.

Dun Laoghaire Race Officer Con Murphy To Run Bangor Town Regatta

18/4/2022

Con Murphy from the National Yacht Club in Dun Laoghaire Harbour is an internationally known sailor and International Race Officer. So Bangor Town Regatta will be in safe hands as he will be the Principal Race Officer for the event to be hosted by the Royal Ulster Yacht Club at the end of June in Belfast Lough. He will have a local team helping cover the race areas.

Key Trophies Announced

5/4/2022

We are also pleased to announce a number of key trophies for the regatta

Early Bird Entry closes this Thursday 31st March 2022!

29/3/2022

With 50 entrants to date, Royal Ulster Yacht Club is excited to be organising Bangor Town Regatta. Make sure to register now to get your early bird discount before 31st March 2022!

Scottish RC35s Aiming for Bangor Town Regatta in June

27/2/2022

The RC35 class look like putting up a great show at Royal Ulster Yacht Club’s Bangor Town Regatta in June.

Sigma 33s Hopeful of the Magic 15

24/2/2022

In this post lockdown era, there are so many events on offer that sailors keen to compete in the big competitions are spoilt for choice

Bangor Town Regatta featured in Afloat

18/2/2022

Article by Betty Armstrong covers the return of Bangor Town Regatta in 2022

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