2005 sees Alan McCann take over the reigns of Rear Commodore Sailing from James Burnside..  Our thanks go to James for his support and committment as Rear Commodore over the years.

In 2005 we intend to build on the well established timetable of organised races in May/Jume and September/October.

Sailing is fun, you don't need to be an Olynpic Gold Medalist to take part. The programme this year is focusing on fun/family events in addition to the established race programme.

• May 28th Raft Race Weekend: Racing will take place in Portrush, to include the RNLI Pennant Race forming part of this weekend of craic.
• June 4th/5th Portrush Festival of the Sea: Saturday will see two fun races. Sunday sees the first ever Skerries Sunflower, followed, weather permitting, by a BBQ on the island.
• June 11th: Inishtrahull Race will be followed by a BBQ on the island and an overnight stay on Inishowen.
• June 25th/26th Passage Race/Club Cruise to Islay: This event is aimed to encourage the maximum number of boats racing (or just cruising-in-company) to Port Ellen. Power boat/RIB users are welcome to join us for this trip.
• July/August see many boats head north to explore the West Coast of Scotland. For those who stay behind there are events on Foyle/Swilly/Moville/Greencastle to take part in.
• August 20th see what has become our best-supported event - The Annual Rathlin Race (and of course the now obligatory BBQ on the quay).

To end the summer in style, the Club Regatta will take place over the weekend of the 27th /28th August.

The six races of the Autumn Series kicks off on September 3rd. Two of these weekends will involve joining in with the fleets at Moville and Ballycastle. (Dates are yet to be finalised.) This year's programme should provide plenty of opportunity for racing and fun so, whatever your boat/ability/experience.

Good luck and fair winds!

With its strong tides and often rough weather, the North Coast of Ireland is a challenging sailing area.  However it has many compensations.  We are only a short hop over to the Highlands & Isles of    Scotland with its sheltered & scenic waters.  We also have some of the most stunning coastline in the British Isles and of course the friendliest people!  As a sailing club we are very fortunate in having the facilities of Coleraine Marina, Seaton's Marina, Portstewart and Portrush harbours all so very close. Let's all get our boats out early this year and make the most of the 2003 season.