Multiclass Dinghy Racing Event – two day – 24/25 May 25 hosted at EDYC

Posted on March 12, 2025

EDYC is to hold a Multiclass Dinghy Racing Event over the two day weekend of 24/25 May 25 at our club on Strangford Lough, near Killyleagh. EDYC would like to warmly invite dinghy sailors of all classes and ages to a weekend of racing on the beautiful waters of Strangford Lough. There will be separate […]

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EDYC Leisure 17 Big Weekend 3rd, 4th May 2025.

Posted on March 5, 2025

Two days of Leisure 17 sailing, across the Bank Holiday weekend , 3rd and 4th of May 2025. Day 1 ‘racing around the cans’ and day 2 taking the form of a pursuit race stretching across the beauty of Strangford Lough. For sailors of all abilities, a weekend at EDYC of competitive sailing, or simply […]

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Icicle Laser Duel 8Feb25

Posted on February 14, 2025

The last race (race 11) of the Icicle series involved an Icicle Laser Duel (on 8Feb25). Two lasers tactically fought for first place. This is a record of the race in terms of what was data logged. Both Lasers were equipped with a tracking device and a tide buoy was also used. The details are […]

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RYA First Aid Course hosted at EDYC 8 March 25

Posted on February 9, 2025

The club has organised an RYA First Aid Course to be held at the club on Saturday 8th March 25. This is the most relevant First Aid course for our activities and should be well known to members, the course having been held frequently by the club – last one see – RYA First Aid […]

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EDYC Members Lunch Sunday 2nd March 2025

Posted on February 2, 2025

To accommodate scheduling, this year’s EDYC Members Lunch will take place on Sunday, 2nd March 2025, at 13:30 in the Mac Robert Room at the clubhouse. The event will feature a served three-course lunch, complemented by a glass of wine or juice, followed by tea or coffee. Additionally, the club is excited to present an […]

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SRC (Radio) course at EDYC 15-16 Feb 2025

Posted on January 29, 2025

SRC (Radio) course at EDYC 15-16 Feb 2025 MCA/RYA SHORT RANGE CERTIFICATE (VHF GMDSS) COURSE & EXAM: SAT 15-SUN 16 FEB 2025 1. Aim: We aim to deliver this course for up to 8 candidates (aged 16+) at EDYC. Successful candidates will gain the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) authorised Certificate of Competence Short Range Certificate (SRC) […]

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EDYC Icicle25 Dinghy Races Report on 25Jan25

Posted on January 26, 2025

Saturday 25 Jan 25 saw the fourth day of the Icicles25 dinghy race series at EDYC sponsored by WaveRides Belfast. It was a struggle on many aspects but the day’s event was enjoyed by the competing sailors. Getting to the club for some was a navigation feat as many roads were blocked ( Shrigley, Alphabet […]

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Commodores Christmas Message 24

Posted on December 21, 2024

Dear Fellow Members, As 2024 comes to a close, we take a moment to reflect on a fruitful year for our club. We are proud to share that East Down Yacht Club is not only financially sound but also has maintained its commitment to enhance our facilities for the benefit of all members. This success […]

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EDYC Icicle25 Dinghy Races Jan Feb 25

Posted on December 10, 2024

EDYC Icicle25 Dinghy Races Jan Feb 25 read the new/amended SIs – a pdf version is available – link The Sailing Instructions have been amended (24/01/25) RESULTS LINK-HERE T Class RESULTS HERE The Notice of Race is now published via this web site, so please if you are interested and or competing read the NoR […]

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EDYC AGM brief report & news Dec24

Posted on December 7, 2024

Our club AGM took place on the first Sunday in Dec 1st Dec and was preceeded by the prizegiving. This is a brief report and post AGM news for Dec24, in a relatively quiet period of club activity. Storm Darragh is currently passing the club (weekend of 7/8 Dec24) and little on water activity is […]

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