• Magenta Keel Boat Race Training Day BYC Sat 14th Sept 2019

    Posted on September 19, 2019

    Magenta Keel Boat Race Training Day at Ballyholme Yacht Club on Saturday, 14th September 2019 Six women from EDYC were part of the 30 women who attended the Magenta Keel Boat Race Training Day at Ballyholme Yacht Club on Saturday, 14th September. The coaching was led by Abby Ehler, one of three professional lady sailors […]

  • EDYC need your late season training requests August 2019

    Posted on August 13, 2019

    This year EDYC has conducted substantial training, see our history and plans via several web posts see – Substantial Training completed at EDYC and more on offer. Jan 19 plus http://edyc.co.uk/training/ We are now enquiring to see what training members request so we can plan further provision in the autumn and winter. Given the process […]

  • Youth Series – Sunday 4 August

    Posted on July 28, 2019

    On Sunday 4 August 2019, East Down Yacht Club will host the Strangford Lough Youth Series. This is a fun, friendly event encouraging young sailors to take part in racing. The day before, Saturday 3 August is the East Down Yacht Club regatta. The 2019 series started in June at Quoile Yacht Club with 40 […]

  • EDYC Youth Training Week Concludes 5th July 2019.

    Posted on July 5, 2019

    Youth Training Week concluded with a promise of race introductions on three Saturdays A very successful and enjoyable youth training week was attended by 17 youth. It was led by high calibre, very experienced instructors and significant levels and numbers of RYA sailing awards were achieved. Many of the candidates  had progressed through the Dinghy […]

  • 2019 Women on Water – a success at EDYC

    Posted on June 30, 2019

    Ran over three Sundays in May and June All instructors were club members 9 women took part Runs every year Helps women start or gain confidence sailing

  • EDYC Youth Training Week July 2019

    Posted on June 24, 2019

    EDYC Youth Training Week – July 1st – 5th Download your application form (downloads section) £100 for members, £150 for non members – Discount 20% for siblings Limited numbers – reserve your place now!

  • Youth Powerboating Course concludes at EDYC April 2019

    Posted on April 28, 2019

    For the second year youth powerboating has been provided pre-season for families at EDYC. This extends the season for club activity and involves families in our facilities use, plus brings hours of instruction into the collective knowledge base. Several of this year’s course already have the RYA level II Certificate, however have gained a further […]

  • Diesel Engine operation, faults and maintenance – 2nd course

    Posted on April 14, 2019

    A practical training course to be held at EDYC 4th May 2019. A working engine is trailed to the club and the instructor will use this as part of the course work. The course includes a student pack and certificate. Here are the course details: the principles of diesel engine operation the systems and parts […]

  • Youth RIB Training Spring 2019

    Posted on February 19, 2019

    Youth RIB Training

  • RYA Safety Boat Training Course 23rd 24th March 2019 – completed

    Posted on February 17, 2019

    EDYC wants to run a Formal RYA Safety Boat Course (takes two days) and now requests candidates expressions of interest. We need a response of at least six potential candidates for the course. Briefly course content – Preparation, boat handling, dinghy rescue, windsurfer rescue, kayak or canoe rescue (can be covered as theory), towing, end-of-day […]