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We are delighted to announce that the RS400 fleet will be returning to the prestigious Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club for the for the Noble Marine RS400 Eurocup incorporating the UK and Irish National Championships 2025!
Last visited by the RS400s in 2019, with a fantastic 54 boat-fleet, who enjoyed the warm welcome, fantastic sailing waters, excellent race management and superb clubhouse. The Championship was won by Nick Craig and Toby Lweis, with a good mix of Irish, English and Scottish boats in the top 10 - for more detail and an insight into the racing environment, have a look at Matt Sheahan's report and the results table here. We've heard that a good number of the 2019 entrants plan to return in 2025, which says it all!
Schedule
As seasoned RS400 Nationals sailors will know, the fun starts on the Sunday, with a complimentary welcome supper. The bar will most certainly be open!
Racing will take place from Monday 4th August-Friday 5th August
Registration: Sunday 3rd August 1500-1800 and Monday 4th August 0900-1000
Briefing: 1000 Monday 4th August
Racing:
Date | Races | Scheduled First Warning Signal |
Monday 4th August | 1 and 2 | 1155 |
Tuesday 5th August | 3 and 4 | 1155 |
Wednesday 6th August | 5 and 6 | 1155 |
Thursday 7th August | 7 and 8 | 1155 |
Friday 8th August | 9 an 10 | 1055 |
Please check full details in NoR - see Race Documents tab on this website
Social Programme
Anyone who has sailed at the RS400 Nationals in the past will note that the fleet socials are (almost) as important as the sailing! RNIYC are renowned for their warm welcome, fantastic food and all round good craic.
Here is an outline of our plans:
Sunday 3rd - Coaching 12-4pm, Complimentary welcome supper
Monday 4th - Commodore's Reception, Italian evening and late bar
Tuesday 5th - An evening in Belfast, with transport to and from the club provided
Wednesday 6th - Class AGM and chill out evening
Thursday 7th - Gala Dinner and late bar
Friday 8th - Championship Prizegiving, with food available and late bar
See the Official Event Brochure for more details and all the timings
Travel
The Official Event Brochure has a wealth of information about the location of the club, ferry routes and timings.
We have been in touch with specialists Nut Travel, recommended by RNIYC, who can often arrange ferry crossings at a significant discount vs direct booking. They have asked sailors to quote 'RS400 Eurocup' when contacting them via [email protected]
We have also secured a discount code from Stena Line, covering travel on any of their Irish routes during July and August, please email Sally for the code.
We can also get a 15% discount code from Irish Ferries if we give them the details of 25 or more cars travelling (can be different dates/routes), please contact Sally if you are interested in this option.
Accommodation
There is hotel, bed and breakfast and self-catering accommodation in Holywood, Belfast (4 miles) and Bangor (7 miles). See google maps for the location of stations on the trainline which runs close to the club.
There is limited space for camping and campervans at the club, and at a camp site 3 minutes walk away - we will be asking you to book this with your entry. The full facilities of the club will be accessible at all times.
Sailors can also stay at the Lorne Estate, which is close to the club and has a variety of affordable accommodation options. See our Lor
ne Estate Accommodation Tab on this website for details. Book early - this is their busiest time of year!
The North Down Borough Council'sTourist Information Service have agreed to partner with the club in the run up to the event.
Entry
Entry is online via the enter online tab of this website. (Irish sailors please enter 111 as your RS Class Association membership number)
Entry fee until 20th June 2025 | Entry fee from 21st June-29th July 2025 |
£295 | £345 |
Early entrants will receive a free polo shirt for helm and crew!