Planned Events

The activities of the Club, including recreational and training events, are scheduled via the calendar. The Strangford Lough events are also listed, including other regattas to which we send a safety boat. The fuller details of these regattas are contained in a separate web site for the Strangford Lough Regatta Programme, and we commend regatta sailing to the Club.
The Club can only operate such an extensive calendar of events by the voluntary assistance of its members, enlisted by the rota associated within the printed Members Handbook. The Club is most grateful for the substantial assistance received from members and it is important that this work burden is shared. We are providing training and instruction to assist in preparing members for these duties. Anyone who is unfamiliar with any aspect of the calendar, sailing or duties is most welcome to contact an appropriate officer from the Committees.

Events in 2012.

Date Day Series Event
4 Feb Sat   Exhibition of the heritage of Strangford and Lecales’ Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Have your say on everything from hedges and horse mussels to sea life and squirrels.

See for the first time amazing underwater footage of the seabed in ‘The Narrows’ and enjoy stunning photos/displays from this area including some of its local people.

There will be something for all the family…. Let your children come and build their heritage with our specially commissioned pyramids! Or even make your own pyramid. For the adults there will also be a chance to have your say on serious issues and speak to experts from the area. 

This free Exhibition is all part of a plan to involve local people in shaping the future of Strangford Lough and Lecale for our wildlife, landscape and built Heritage. 

Exploris - Portaferry 11am - 3pm

Also at - 
St Patrick's Centre Downpatrick on Sat 11 Feb;
Newtownards Town Hall on Sat 18 Feb; and
The Bridge Centre, Killyleagh on Sat 25 Feb.

11 Feb Sat   Exhibition of the heritage of Strangford and Lecales’ Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. (see 4 Feb for details).

St Patrick's Centre, Downpatrick 11am - 3pm

16 Feb Thu   SLYC - Talk by Sarah Brown on "Invasive Species in the Maritime Environment".
From mitten crabs to killer shrimps, from sea squirts to slipper limpets, invasive non-native species are no longer just a terrestrial problem.  Rhododendron, hogweed and Himalayan balsam have threatened and destroyed many places on land, a whole new range of species are marching across our seas and waterways. Sarah Brown will give us an insight into what this means for boating now and in the future.

All are welcome SLYC Members £4 Non-Members £5

The Bar is open at 7pm and the Talk will start at 7.30pm.
18 Feb Sat   Exhibition of the heritage of Strangford and Lecales’ Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. (see 4 Feb for details).

Newtownards Town Hall 11am-3pm 

21 Feb Tue   Strangford Lough Race Week Biennial General Meeting at 19.30 in East Down Yacht Club.
25 Feb Sat   Exhibition of the heritage of Strangford and Lecales’ Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. (see 4 Feb for details).

The Bridge Centre, Killyleagh. 11am - 3pm 

03 Mar Sat   RNLI Sea Safety Presentation to Dundonald Sea Cadets at 1030.  This is open to club members in line with Sea Cadet undertaking to add to what the Club has to offer.
24 Mar Sat   RYA Race Management Training - Dinghy Fleet Safety Management - Ballyholme YC.  Download Application form
 27 March  Tues    Strangford Lough Race Week Association Extraordinary General Meeting at 20.00 in Strangford Lough Yacht Club. Notice of meeting (Adobe pdf 25kb).
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the future viability of the Race Week with a vote to be taken on the dissolution of the Association.
31 Mar Sat   RYA Race Management Training - Race Officials Conference - Holywood YC  Download Application form
14 -15 April Sat - Sun    RYA Race Management Training - Level 2 Race Management Seminar (the RRO Course) - Ballyholme YC.  Download Application form
15 April Sun   Quoile Yacht Club Spring Series
22 April Sun   Quoile Yacht Club Spring Series
29 April Sun   Quoile Yacht Club Spring Series
6 May Sun   Quoile Yacht Club Spring Series
16 - 17 June Sat - Sun   Fireball Ulster Championship.
02 Dec Sun   EDYC AGM