• Strangford Lough Youth Series 2025 – pointed to by EDYC

    Posted on July 24, 2025

    Strangford Lough Youth Series has been running for several years and has the cooperation of a number of clubs. EDYC like the other clubs hosts a youth race (Sunday 3rd August) the day after our regatta of 2nd Aug and the details, SIs etc are held centrally – thus we are pointing at the central […]

  • There be Dragons July25

    Posted on July 22, 2025

    “Where there be dragons” is a phrase historically used on maps to indicate unexplored or dangerous territories. It symbolizes the unknown and the potential risks associated with venturing into unfamiliar areas. (https://en.wikipedia.org) At EDYC a most frequented sketch is that of our racing marks Note – above not to be used for navigation. NB – […]

  • Local Yacht grounds on a Strangford bank / pladdy

    Posted on July 10, 2025

    This report concentrates on the detail of a local yacht grounding on a Strangford pladdy and gives much of the detail. A pladdy is a shingle or sand bank often covering with high water. Grounding 02 July 25 close to Limestone Rock A cruiser style yacht with 3ft draft grounded during Wednesday night racing. This […]

  • Posters re EDYC ongoing, 24 June 25

    Posted on June 21, 2025

    EDYC NEWSLETTER 2nd Edition vr5 available – link below http://edyc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/EDYC-NEWSLETTER-2nd-Edition-vr5.pdf

  • Clean Up Day Sat 12 April 25 at 10:00

    Posted on April 3, 2025

    Please bring your own gloves, boots etc along with gardening or field tools which you may wish to use during Clean Up Day at EDYC.

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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) […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]