• 2021 Pursuit Race Results -Former Commodore successfully retains title

    A total of sixteen boats ranging from Toppers at 3.4m (11 feet) to a cruiser 12.9 m (42 feet) took part in the 2021 EDYC Pursuit Race. Former Commodore, Gordon Reid, successfully defended his title from 2019. With the same crew in a newer Mark IV Wayfarer, named Mistral 2, there was very little separating […]

  • 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 […]

  • Start times for Pursuit Race 26 June 2021

    The start times for the pursuit race on Saturday 26 June 2021 are in the table below: Additional start times for other boats may be available, please speak to the RO – Keith Maxwell Warning signal for first start: 14:20 Guidance (subject to change) VHF channel 37 for information at the event Course details – […]

  • 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 […]

  • Wed night racing is back ! 26 May 21

    Wed night racing is back at EDYC with a promising turnout on the first evening. With minimum clubhouse facilities, the on the water activity was absolutely brilliant. Light winds meant that the RO had a critical decision and Cruiser I were given a course of 11, 5, V and fortunately the wind strength held enabling […]

  • TRAINING 2021 IS STARTING! May 21

    Training and Training Week EDYC

  • EDYC Race season starting steps May 21

    First club events – a soft start to the race season. Start sequence rehearsal for racers and ROs Sat 15th May – Roy is taking this session as Principal RO on the Committee Boat Wed 19th May – another RO gets us away First start as per our normal race timings. We plan four starts […]

  • 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, […]