Northern Ireland's Killyleagh Yacht Club lies on the western shore of Strangford Lough on Cuan Beach, close to the town. On June 29th and 30th, it will host its annual fund-raising charity event. This year, the event will aid the RNLI on its 200th Anniversary, the choice of Commodore Gary Shields.
The event will span the weekend, with two races on Saturday and one on Sunday. It aims to attract a big turnout for six classes: YTC1, YTCRS1, YTC2, YTCRS2, Squib, and Flying Fifteens, details of which are here (Strangford Lough Regattas—Competitor List). The Flying Fifteen should be well rehearsed, as the class Northern Championships were held last weekend (15th and 16th June), and the winner was Strangford Lough Yacht Club’s Peter Kennedy.
Mike Spence's A35 Le Basculer competing at last year's event on Strangford Lough Photo: Tommy Brown
Entry is free, but donations to the RNLI will be greatly appreciated.
The free BBQ for competitors will be sponsored by the nearby sustainable food company, Finnebrogue and the RNLI will be in attendance, offering free water safety advice
Entries here close on Thursday, 27th June, at 20:00 hrs
Killyleagh Yacht Club Hosts Annual Fund-raising Charity Event in Aid of RNLI's 200th Anniversary
