The southerly wind today (Sunday), Day 4 of Royal Ulster’s Bangor Town Regatta wasn’t quite as enthusiastic as it was yesterday when racing was cancelled, so Principal Race Officer Con Murphy got the fleet away in 25 knots gusting 30, for what turned out to be the final race of the series.

Day 3 of Bangor Town Regatta turned out to be one of those High Stool Days WM Nixon wrote about in Afloat’s Sailing on Saturdays.

Article by Betty Armstrong, Afloat.ie

What a difference a day makes! There’s a eucalyptus tree near my house and if it’s all moving there’s a good chance the fleet is thrashing about Belfast Lough half a mile away. It was pretty active today. 

Article by Betty Armstrong, Afloat.ie

A ‘Town’ Regatta at Bangor was first held on Belfast Lough over a century ago and saw reincarnation in 2018. Subsequent regattas fell foul of Covid 19 but on 23rd June it was all systems go for the 49 boats entered in this ‘new look’ four-day event. 

Article by Betty Armstrong, Afloat.ie

Hear what 3 local sailors have to say about Bangot Town Regatta 2022

Bangor Town Regatta is naturally disappointed to hear of the cancellation of the Scottish Series for 2022. We know how much work the Scottish Series team will have put into organising the event and how difficult the decision will have been. 

Bangor Town Regatta are delighted to announce IQ&Co as title sponsor of their upcoming event 23^rd-26^th June 2022. Chairman of the event, Gavin Watson, was delighted to make the announcement this week along with Tanya Martin, Managing Director of IQ&Co.

With 50 entrants to date, Royal Ulster Yacht Club is excited to be organising Bangor Town Regatta. Make sure to register now to get your early bird discount before 31st March 2022!

The RC35 class look like putting up a great show at Royal Ulster Yacht Club’s Bangor Town Regatta in June.

In this post lockdown era, there are so many events on offer that sailors keen to compete in the big competitions are spoilt for choice

Article by Betty Armstrong covers the return of Bangor Town Regatta in 2022

2022 Entry is now open so sign up now.

Bangor Town Regatta is back and the official Notice of Race 2022 is available to download.