RYANI Covid 19 Guidance May 7 th 2021

Posted on May 7, 2021

More Welcome News! – updated 4th May Guidance update on Return to Boating RYA Northern Ireland has updated its Return to Boating webpage with all relevant guidance for clubs, centres and participants.   More recent clarifications have also been made in the FAQs, including spectators and hospitality and limited access to battery facilities for racing. Since the announcement, […]

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POST – Pre season Club Conference 28 April 2021

Posted on April 28, 2021

We had a club conference – Including “what you must know to race at EDYC” on Wednesday 28th April at 19:30 Zoom One verbal answer relating to change of course was incorrect – here is the correct answer- Rule 33 Changing (the next leg of) the course The signal shall be the display of the […]

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Club Covid 19 Guidance April 21st 2021

Posted on April 21, 2021

Welcome news! Currently the NI Executive’s route to recovery has permitted the commencement of some outdoor activities.  After RYANI consultations, a cautious but welcome return to boating and outdoor sports is allowed, however in these initial stages full government guidelines must be adhered to ensuring the next steps at EDYC are in the right direction. Full RYANI […]

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RYANI Covid 19 Guidance April 15th 2021

Posted on April 15, 2021

The club wishes members to be guided by the best and most recent advice from RYA Northern Ireland. This advice is available direct from their web site however the words below should assist understanding. Please find below answers/ clarifications to a couple of key areas for a return to sport and an overview from the […]

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Pre season Club Conference 28 April 2021

Posted on April 15, 2021

Including what you must know to race at EDYC Wednesday 28th April at 19:30 Zoom Covers:- Basics Boat names, sail numbers Handicap systems IRC and NHC Plus one design classes, L17, W and Impala Race organisation inc calendar The volunteer team Safety – club rules Starts and flags RO guide booklet – work through Covid […]

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RYANI Covid 19 Guidance March 29th 2021

Posted on March 31, 2021

The club wishes members to be guided by the best and most recent advice from RYA Northern Ireland. This advice is available direct from their web site however a particular two page presentation was thought to be most easily read and understood. Here is a link to the two pages these are in word (may […]

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Flags for EDYC Club race series 2021

Posted on March 17, 2021

Due to Covid and new RRS some changes have been proposed to our start flags and sequence to enable single handed RO activity. Due to RRS rule change we cannot use flag V for a class flag – hence we will use flag T for the Dinghy II Due to Covid – we seek flag […]

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Clean-up Day Cancelled March 21

Posted on March 13, 2021

Due to the cancellation of Clean up Day, a skip is now situated at the head of the slip for a period of approximately three weeks. This is for mixed use, except building rubble, and for members rubbish around the club site. Please contact a member of the committee if you have any queries. Please […]

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Proposed Strangford Lough Yacht Racing Calendar 2021

Posted on March 9, 2021

Proposed sailing event dates on Strangford Lough for 2021

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Walkway bridge reinstated 3 March 21

Posted on March 3, 2021

The walkway bridge connecting the concrete walkway to the floating pontoon was re-instated today, Wednesday by crane. This bridge has been re-surfaced with marina style glass fibre slip resistant decking and has had brackets, rollers and bearings replaced. The photos are almost self explanitory, the bridge was swung twice with the crane moved in between […]

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