Portrush Yacht Club Prepares for Santa Visit by Jetski

16th November 2024

Betty Armstrong

The Portrush Santa Splash on the West Strand in aid of the RNLI

Portrush Yacht Club was founded in 1894 and now has about 1000 members. It lies in the Town Harbour between two long beaches, the West and East Strands, on the spectacular northern Causeway Coast.

This year on 15th December Santa will arrive by Jet Ski at the Clubhouse and show off his 'sled' as well as giving each child a present. There will be face painting and crafts throughout the afternoon.

A week later, on December 22nd, there's the chance to help fundraise for the RNLI in the Santa Splash on the West Strand. This event is open to the public. Portrush YC is enthusiastic about this event: " It's a great way to start your festive celebrations, so get your Santa Hats ready as we raise money for the RNLI as they celebrate their 200th anniversary."

Registration is at midday on Kerr Street Green, with the Splash at 1.30pm.

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Betty Armstrong is Afloat and Yachting Life's Northern Ireland Correspondent. Betty grew up racing dinghies but now sails a more sedate Dehler 36 around County Down

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