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Friday 5pm - 11pm Saturday 5pm - 11pm Sunday 2pm - 6:30pm

East Antrim Boat Club

East Antrim Boat Club
In the early 1950's the Club was formed as East Antrim Motor Boat and Cruising Club.

Its main interests were racing hydroplanes and cruising to Scotland in a variety of motor cruisers. At the time there was no public swimming pool in the area, so a pool was built and filled with water pumped from Larne Lough. Sailing developed later in the club with the assistance of John McWilliams who introduced the younger members to dinghy sailing. Among the dinghies sailed were Sharpies, OK’s, GP14s and Optimists. Over the years members went on to win championships particularly in GP14s. Many of these dinghy sailors have now moved on to form an enthusiastic keelboat fleet. For over 60 years EABC has been providing exciting racing, a first class base for cruising members and an especially warm welcome for visitors.

17/08/2026

Join us at East Antrim Boat Club for our annual Maidens Race starting at 1430 on Saturday 29th August. Open to all vessels with a YTC handicap, the club trophy will be awarded to the winning club boat with prizes for visiting boats also. Following the race dinner will be served at 1830 in the clubhouse, all sailors and non sailors welcome. BOOKING ESSENTIAL (prior to Sunday 23rd) so make sure you reserve your place and enjoy a great day of sailing, food and company. Book your dinner in the club bar or online via the following link https://membership.eabc.club/event/maidens-race-dinner

15/08/2026

Ireland celebrated a memorable home victory on Friday as Ger Owens of Wicklow Sailing Club and Mel Morris from East Antrim Sailing Club were crowned GP14 World Champions 2026, following a thrilling week of racing on Belfast Lough. [Photo (c) Bradley Quinn] https://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/298891/?source=facebook

07/08/2026

Don't worry! You haven't missed out this year!
We have additional dates to come along and get your sailing fix before summer is over!
Monday 10th to Wednesday 12th August we have a Start Racing course for those with level 3 or above. We also have improver sessions for anyone wanting to keep practicing what they have learned this summer already! Book on the website (link in bio) ⛵️ ☀️

29/07/2026

Good luck to the Topper Ireland team, including Penny Doig from EABC, at the Topper World Championships in France this week. Enjoy the racing! 💪🏻 ⛵️

27/07/2026

☀️ You’re Invited to Our Gala Day & Summer Sizzle! ☀️

Join us for a fantastic day of family fun, great food and summer entertainment!

There’ll be something for everyone, including:
🌊 Seaside-themed games – Wymers Golf, Water Relay Challenge, Sponge Bucket Challenge, Hook-a-Boat, Treasure Hunt and the Beach Ball Challenge
🚤 Dress up as an RNLI Lifeboat Crew Member & visit the RNLI Pop-Up Shop
🎨 Seaside arts & crafts
🌭 BBQ and bar
🎶 Live music from Ellen & Darragh
🎉 Lots of fun, games and activities throughout the day!

Bring your family and friends along, enjoy the atmosphere, and help us make it a fantastic day. We can’t wait to see you there!

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17/07/2026

Learn to sail East Antrim Boat Club - EABC this summer. 3 weeks of courses for 8-16 year olds. See poster or link in bio for website booking link. RYA Northern Ireland MEA_Outdoors Mid And East Antrim BC

05/07/2026

Some pictures from our Regatta this weekend. Thanks to all the volunteers who helped make it such a success: the ladies who decorated the club and arranged the catering, Rosie, Ann, Norma and Sharon. Our very own master chef team of Allan Dorman & son who manned the BBQ. Race officer Alex McMullan (Saturday) and Richard Doig (Sunday), sponsors Bann River Cruises for prizes. And all those who turned out to enjoy the weekend. We were wonderfully entertained by the Ballymena Ukulele Group. If I have failed to mention anyone please accept my sincere apologies and thank you all.

Michael Kane.
Commodore EABC.

03/07/2026

Regatta weekend will soon be upon us with the first gun tomorrow for keel boats at 11am. We have some wonderful prizes for the sailors and our social guests. There will be a BBQ at 5pm Followed by live entertainment at 6pm and everyone that attends will receive free entry for a £100 voucher for Bann River Cruises. Please collect your ticket from the Club Bar prior to 6pm! The draw will take place during Saturdays prize giving at 7pm giving the band a short break before it resumes. Sunday prize giving will follow after sailing and everyone safely ashore.

Michael Kane.
Commodore EABC.

27/06/2026

Spaces remaining on Safety boat course running at EABC on 1st-2nd July at EABC. Bookings can be made on the link https://membership.eabc.club/event/rya-powerboat-level-6
RYA Northern Ireland

22/06/2026

The weekend of the 4th and 5th July is our annual summer REGATTA. The format this year, same as last year will be keel boat regatta on Saturday and the dinghy regatta on Sunday.

As always there will be regatta lunch between races and afternoon tea, on Saturday afternoon from 4pm with live band from 6pm.

Everyone is welcome and it is always a lovely social event, so even if you're not sailing please come down for the regatta afternoon tea and a chat.

Link to Sailing Instructions below.

https://membership.eabc.club/article/east-antrim-boat-club-regatta-2026

Michael Kane.

Commodore EABC.

Address

88 Coastguard Road
Larne
BT401AU

Opening Hours

Friday	5pm - 11pm
Saturday	5pm - 11pm
Sunday	2pm - 6:30pm

Telephone

+442828277204

Website

http://www.eabc.club/

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