Bangor Regatta 2026 Launches with Early Entry Discounts

28th October 2025

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Gavin Watson, Chairman of June's Bangor Town Regatta 2026 on Belfast lough

On Sunday, October 28th, following racing in the Autumn Series at Royal Ulster Yacht Club (RUYC), Gavin Watson, Chair of 'BR26', officially launched the Bangor Regatta 2026.

The regatta, hosted by RUYC, will take place from Thursday 25 to Sunday 28 June 2026 and will incorporate the Sigma 33 Class Championship.

Watson said the event “promises competitive racing across Belfast Lough and the North Channel, with a warm welcome ashore for all crews.”

Entries received before 31 January 2026 will benefit from discounted fees.

The regatta is open to a wide range of classes, including IRC, YTC, and One Design fleets. Berthing at Bangor Marina is included for visiting boats.

Further details, including course formats and race schedules, are outlined in the Notice of Race. The prizegiving will take place at RUYC on Sunday, 28 June 2026.

For more information, visit bangorregatta.com or contact RUYC via [email protected]

The Notice of Race is available for download below.

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It’s expected that the fleet will number upwards of 60 with several hundred crew and supporting visitors for the 2021 Regatta.

Among the classes expected are IRC, Sigma 33, RS Elite, and day boats such as Waverleys and Fairies.

The Regatta Chairman is Gavin Watson and Royal Ulster Yacht Club is the organising club for what is Northern Ireland's biggest inshore yacht racing event.

Feeder races from Dun Laoghaire and Scotland are planned.

The Bangor Town Regatta fleet will race out of the Bangor Marina, on what is Belfast Lough’s enviable area of virtually tide and hazard free waters.

Two round-the-buoys courses within a manageable distance from the marina will provide testing but enjoyable racing and in addition, coastal races every day will give those who prefer
somewhat more leisurely competition, the opportunity to use the whole of the Lough.

Racing will be in the capable hands of International Race Officer and National Judge, local man Robin Gray.

The Race Office will be located at the Marina close to where the après sailing will be well catered for.

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