• Playpark renewal June 21

    Well it’s finished and the customers love it. I’m talking about the children’s new climbing frame in the playpark. With swings a climbing wall, picnic table and fireman’s pole it’s got everything your child will enjoy!  At last weekend’s mid summer BBQ nine children were spotted playing together on it. One shouted out “this is […]

  • Quoile Yacht Club regatta results 16 June 2021

    East Down boats did well in the Quoile Yacht Club regatta, with the Reids taking the large dinghy prize – the class included 2 rs400 & a 29er. An excellet write up giving results is available via this link to the Down Recorder many thanks for this. Further class winners are listed therein with several […]

  • Midsummer BBQ and Drascombe Event 19th June 21

    BBQ SATURDAY 19 JUNE 2021 – A Welcome return This Friday through to Sunday marks another step towards normality Luggers,Dabbers,Coasters and Drifters all types of Drascombes They will be joining us once again to help us celebrate the mid-summer BBQ  Our club has been hosting the event at Strangford for nearly 15 years, we are glad […]

  • Youth Training returns 4/5/6 June 21

    EDYC RYA Seamanship skills – 2 day course £60 Aim: improving technical sailing ability. The emphasis was on increasing self-reliance and decision-making by spending time developing boat handling and manoeuvring skills in a seamanlike manner. Key learning points: coming alongside, man overboard and reefing afloat. Sailing challenges in: adverse conditions Without a rudder Without a […]

  • TRAINING 2021 IS STARTING! May 21

    Training and Training Week EDYC

  • RYANI Covid 19 Guidance May 7 th 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, […]

  • POST – Pre season Club Conference 28 April 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 […]

  • Club Covid 19 Guidance April 21st 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 […]

  • RYANI Covid 19 Guidance April 15th 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 […]

  • Pre season Club Conference 28 April 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 […]