Sailing Instructions are now available for this weekend.
⛵ Flying Fifteen National Championship of Ireland 2026
Dates: Friday, 4th September – Sunday, 6th September 2026
Host Club: Carrickfergus Sailing Club, Belfast Lough
We are thrilled to host the Flying Fifteen National Championship of Ireland 2026 at Carrickfergus Sailing Club! Join us for three days of competitive racing on Belfast Lough as the finest Flying Fifteen sailors from across Ireland and beyond battle it out for the national title.
Event Highlights & Details
- Dates: Friday 4th to Sunday 6th September 2026
- Official Documents: The Notice of Race (NOR) is available for download on the event page.
- Online Entry: Competitor registration and entry details can be found directly on the event hub.
Whether you’re competing for the title or supporting from the shore, it promises to be an exceptional weekend of racing and hospitality.
Full details, Notice of Race, and online entry:
GBR IRC Northern Ireland Championship
An Amendment to the NoR has been published to extend the early entry fee deadline to 26th July, along with a few other changes.
GP14 National Championship 2026
Online entry is now officially open for the GP14 National Championship 2026! Join us at Carrickfergus Sailing Club on August 1st and 2nd for a thrilling 6-race series on Belfast Lough. Entry is £55 per boat, with a 50% concession (£27.50) available for youth helms under 22 sailing with a youth crew. Entry closes on 27th Jult, so don’t delay—head over to the website to view the official Notice of Race and secure your spot on the starting line!
⛵ Attention Ruffian Sailors! ⛵
The Sailing Instructions (SIs) for the 2026 Ruffian National Championship are officially live!
If you are competing or helping out on the water, make sure to download your copy and review the course details, race schedule, and local safety protocols before the briefing.
Get your Sailing Instructions here: https://www.carrickfergussc.org/racing/racing-in-2026/ruffian-national-championship-2026/
Best of luck to everyone with their final preparations. We can’t wait to see a fantastic fleet battling it out on Belfast Lough!
Ruffian National Championship 2026 – Entry Now Open!
Carrickfergus Sailing Club is thrilled to host the Ruffian Irish National Championship 2026 from Friday, 26th June to Sunday, 28th June 2026.
Get ready for an incredible weekend of competitive racing, with 6 races scheduled across the three days (First gun at 10:55 AM). We have everything sorted to make your trip as smooth as possible, including free boat lift-in/out, free trailer storage, and 3 nights of berthing for just £30.
The social scene at the clubhouse will be buzzing all weekend, featuring hearty breakfasts, a 2-course Saturday night roast dinner (£20), and plenty of post-race food and drinks.
Secure your spot early and save!
- Early Entry: £80
- Late Entry (after 19th June): £120
Click below to view the official Notice of Race and submit your Online Entry. We can’t wait to see you on the water!
Northern Ireland IRC Championship
Notice of Race and Online Entry now available for the Northern Ireland IRC Championship on the 8th and 9th August.
Summer Series 2026
The Summer Series starts this Tuesday evening with racing on Tuesday and Thursday for YTC Keelboats and Ruffian 23, and on Wednesday for RS400 and PY Dinghies
Ruffian Ulster Championship – Sat 16th May 2026
RS Northern Championship
The Sailing Instructions are now available for the RS Northern Championship on 18/19 April 2026