BTR News

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

Cosimac joins BTR as a sponsor

22/6/2022

Bangor Town Regatta is delighted to welcome Cosimac as a sponsor of Bangor Town Regatta. Read more

Bangor Town Regatta Title Sponsor is IQ&Co

20/6/2022

IQ&Co and sister company Mortgage IQ are proud sponsors of the Bangor Town Regatta. Mortgage IQ has been a constant on Bangor High Street since 1998 and is delighted to be able to support this local event. Read more

Pre-event Interview with Chairman Gavin Watson

13/6/2022

With less than two weeks out to the start of Bangor Town Regatta we caught up with event Chairman Gavin Watson to get his pre-event thoughts.

What they say about Bangor Town Regatta

27/5/2022

 

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

Updated Social and Catering Calendar

16/5/2022

We've updated the social calendar and added details of all catering options. Click to find details of what to watch and what to eat!

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.

BTR 2022 have teamed up with award winning Bangor delicatessen and café The Guillemot

19/4/2022

They will provide all your food requirements on and off the water during the regatta.

Taking its name from the resident seabirds at Bangor’s Eisenhower Pier, The Guillemot Café has now become an iconic and much-loved part of this beautiful seaside town.

Read more

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!

The Signature Works

25/3/2022

The Signature Works will be the official provider of the Bangor Town Regatta clothing Read more

Dynamic Design

11/3/2022

Dynamic Design Consultants are a Mechanical and Electrical Building Services Consulting Engineers, providing a professional the design and supervision service for all aspects of Mechanical and Electrical Building Services and sustainable design solutions. 

MDC tiles & bathrooms

11/3/2022

Formed in 2004 by Michael McNeill, MDC Tiles & Bathrooms is a family run business. MDC pride themselves on a personal service and attention to detail. 

Parker G Interiors

11/3/2022

Parker G Interiors is a well established company that provides a comprehensive solution to our clients home interiors requirements.

 

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

Sign Up Now!

18/1/2022

2022 Entry is now open so sign up now.

2022 NoR Available Now!

17/1/2022

Bangor Town Regatta is back and the official Notice of Race 2022 is available to download.

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