East Down Yacht Club

East Down Yacht Club Yacht Club - RYA Training Centre East Down Yacht Club ( EDYC ) has extensive facilities for both cruising and racing.

It is located on the western shores of Strangford Lough, Co Down, Northern Ireland. The Club is situated on a 9-acre site, which includes a modern clubhouse, car parking, a boat-park, caravan and camping park, pontoons and slipways. Support services and amenities are available in the near by town of Killyleagh, only one mile from the Club. The barbecue and picnic areas provide additional space for

relaxed hospitality (weather permitting). The upstairs function room and well stocked bar encourages a relaxed comfortable atmosphere. Yacht Racing, in the form of Points Series, takes place on Saturday afternoons and Wednesday evenings during the sailing season (May to September). Starts and courses are provided for cruiser handicap racing (Portsmouth Yardstick Scheme), Leisure 17, Wayfarer, Topper, and dinghy handicap racing. Refreshments are available after racing from the bar. The results of the individual races in the series are usually available on this web site within a few days of the race. Directions:
From Dublin:

Take the M1/A1 following signs for Belfast
At Sprucefield join the M1 following signs to Belfast
Take first exit (junction 6), at roundabout take 4th exit onto Saintfield road following signs to Saintfield
After 2 miles turn Left, continuing to follow signs for saintfield (7 miles)
Continue straight at staggered crossroads
In Saintfield continue straight through roundabout and traffic lights onto Station road following signs for Killyleagh
Continue straight for 9 miles into Killyleagh
In Killyleagh at crossroads turn left onto Cross Street (A22)
EDYC 1 mile on the right



From Belfast and the North:

Take the M2 south following signs for Belfast
Approaching Belfast follow signs for M3 bridge and George Best Airport
Stay on dual carriageway past George Best Airport (on the left) follow signs for outer ring (A*5)
On outer ring(A*5) straight through roundabout, then at the next traffic lights turn left onto the Upper Newtownards road (A20) following signs to Comber
1 mile after passing Stormont estate (on the left) turn right onto Comber road following signs to Comber
Continue straight for 4.6 miles
At roundabout take 3rd exit onto A22 Killinchy road
Continue 10 miles EDYC on left



From the West:

Join M1 towards Belfast
Exit junction 6
See directions from Dublin

09/06/2026

⛵🏁 L17 Big Weekend 23rd/24th May 2026 🏁⛵

A couple of weeks past was the L17 2 day event at EDYC and what a weekend it was! Twelve boats, four competitive races, fantastic weather, close finishes, great food, and plenty of craic made the second running of the renewed L17 Big Weekend another huge success.

With places changing throughout the fleet and only seconds separating boats at times, the racing was fierce from start to finish. A special mention goes to Charlie Stocking and Emily Kelly aboard Wee Bert, whose superb Sunday performance secured them 3rd overall on their first event sailing the boat on their own.

🏆 Overall Results

🥇 Little Boat
🥈 Orby 2
🥉 Wee Bert

🎖️ Special Awards:

✨ Best Dressed: Mark Dow (Serenity)

❤️ Heart of a Lion: Charlie Stocking & Emily Kelly (Wee Bert)

A massive thank you to all competitors, volunteers, supporters, and the Leisure Owners Association for helping make the weekend possible.

Read the full event report here 👉 https://edyc.co.uk/news/id/a539f344-8ebc-4a3e-bfa8-d76581c99fbe

Results✅🥇🥈🥉🏅🏆
https://halsail-1e484.kxcdn.com/Result/Public/96375

Picture Gallery:⛵📸 https://photos.app.goo.gl/MqZzvKFz3EaWN9Sc8

EDYC Peel Race 2026 – Cancellation NoticeEast Down Yacht Club regrets to announce that the EDYC Peel Race 2026 has been ...
04/06/2026

EDYC Peel Race 2026 – Cancellation Notice

East Down Yacht Club regrets to announce that the EDYC Peel Race 2026 has been cancelled due to insufficient interest and entries to proceed with the event.

We recognise that this news will be disappointing for those who had intended to participate and thank all those who expressed interest and supported the event.

We appreciate your understanding and continued support of East Down Yacht Club and look forward to welcoming competitors to future events.

27/05/2026

EDYC Peel Race 2026

After fantastic memories, great offshore racing, and legendary craic of previous years, the EDYC Peel Race returns on Saturday 6 June 2026 for another unforgettable adventure across the Irish Sea.

This annual race organised by East Down Yacht Club is more than just competition — it’s a shared experience of challenge, teamwork, and friendships made along the way.

From seasoned racers to crews simply looking for a brilliant weekend afloat, the Peel Race offers something special for everyone. You can expect exciting offshore sailing, spectacular views, welcoming company, and the satisfaction of making landfall in Peel after a memorable crossing.

⛵ Open to YTC1, YTC1RS, YTC2 & YTC2RS classes

📍 Start: Holme Bay — first warning signal 8:55am

🏆 Entry fee: £20

📅 Entries close: Friday 5 June 2026 at 12 noon

For NOR, SIs and Registration please go to www.edyc.co.uk.

⛵️*East Down Open Day ⛵️Ahoy friends! Fancy a day by the water? Come along and join us for our Open Day at East Down Sai...
28/04/2026

⛵️*East Down Open Day ⛵️

Ahoy friends! Fancy a day by the water?

Come along and join us for our Open Day at East Down Sailing Club on *Saturday 2nd May*! Whether you're a seasoned sailor or just sail-curious, everyone’s welcome – members, visitors, and friends alike 😊

*What’s on:*
🚤 *Club Racing Series Begins* – Catch the first races of the season!
🍔 *Holm Bay Bar Open* – Burgers & chips on sale to keep you fuelled
🏆 *Icicles 26 Series Prize Giving* – Prizes for the top 3 boats overall
🧠 *Speed Quiz* – £10 per team (max 6 people) – bring your crew and your brain!

Great sailing, good food, and even better company. We’d love to see you there!

Drop a comment if you’re coming ⬇️

🚤power boat course🚤Late notice I know 🤷 but 2 spaces have become available for this.. Please follow the link👇 to book an...
17/04/2026

🚤power boat course🚤
Late notice I know 🤷 but 2 spaces have become available for this..
Please follow the link👇 to book and secure your place.
https://www.itsplainsailing.com/org/edyc/entry?e=66530&c=321139

🚤RYA Level 2 Power Boat course 19th & 26th April 26

The club will run an RYA Level 2 Power Boat course on two Sundays in April. The Sundays will be 19th and 26th April 2026 and the fee will be £160 member and £190 non-member, plus the handling fee of about 2.2%.

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 course is a two-day practical and theory training program designed to equip participants with essential skills for safe powerboating.

The syllabus and quality levels are set by the RYA and full information of this course is on the RYA web site. Book here 👇
https://www.itsplainsailing.com/org/edyc/entry?e=66530&c=321139

⛵️Are you ready??😊Get ready for the L17 Big Weekend on May 23rd & 24th! 🚤 We're stoked to be back on the water for this ...
13/04/2026

⛵️Are you ready??😊

Get ready for the L17 Big Weekend on May 23rd & 24th! 🚤 We're stoked to be back on the water for this epic event!

Last year's was a blast 💥 - great racing, fantastic crew, and some challenging weather and winds to keep things interesting 😅. Can't wait to do it all again!

Here's the details:
- 3 races on Saturday, 1st gun at 10:55
- 1 longer race on Sunday, starting at 11:55
- Saturday: BYO food for a club BBQ 🍔
- Sunday: Buffet dinner (details coming soon!) & prize giving 🎉

Join us for a fun-filled weekend on the water!
Register using this link👇
https://www.itsplainsailing.com/org/edyc
😄

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