Coleraine Yacht Club

10/04/2026

Not long til we can get back to zipping around in the bay. In the meantime, the Irish team are back home after a triumphant Easter in Spain with a tasty gold for Eve McMahon.

06/04/2026

Looking for something different this summer? Our sailing courses are the perfect way to get out on the water, learn new skills, and be part of a welcoming club community.

We offer flexible options to suit everyone:

2.5-day courses (Monday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Friday) for all ages and adults
1.5-day adult courses (Friday evening + full Saturday) designed to fit around work

As a non-profit club, every booking supports local opportunity. Our courses are delivered by our own home-grown, RYA-qualified instructors—a passionate and talented young team who consistently receive outstanding feedback, especially from adult learners, for their knowledge, professionalism, and supportive teaching style.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to build confidence, this is your chance to get started. And it doesn’t stop there… many of our sailors go on to enjoy day sails to the Skerries, trips to Portballintrae, and even overnight dinghy adventures further afield.

Take a course, join the crew, and start your sailing journey this summer.

👉 https://buytickets.at/coleraineyachtclub

Image credits: Irish Sailing, RYA Northern Ireland, Yachtworld.co.uk

06/04/2026

Some Easter Inspo for all our aspiring dinghy sailors. 🐣⛵️🐣
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21/03/2026

In Memory of Very Rev. Dr. Houston McKelvey OBE, QVRM

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of the Very Rev. Dr. Houston McKelvey OBE, QVRM, a long-serving and esteemed member of Coleraine Yacht Club.

Houston, together with his wife Roberta, played an integral role in our cruising section for many years They were well known for their passion for sailing, having owned and sailed their Telstar trimaran off the North Coast, and, more recently, their Colvic designed cruiser, “Kate”. Their presence and camaraderie were deeply appreciated by all who sailed alongside them.

Dr. McKelvey was not only an enthusiastic yachtsman but also a respected author and broadcaster. He served as Dean of Belfast, leading the congregation at St Ann’s Cathedral from 2001 to 2011. During this time, he was widely recognised for his charitable efforts, raising millions of pounds for charity in his role as the renowned “Black Santa”.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family during this difficult time. His legacy and contributions to the club and the wider community will not be forgotten.

15/03/2026

After testing the water with the university sailors back in February 🥶, we’re excited to be launching our summer sailing courses!

With the boats returning to the water and the harbour reopening on 1st April, we’re looking forward to a fantastic summer 😎on the water. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to build your confidence, our courses are a great way to get sailing and enjoy the harbour.

Bookings are now open — follow the link below to secure your place. https://buytickets.at/coleraineyachtclub

Welcome to Coleraine Yacht Club! We are a Yacht Club founded in 1968 and operate out of Portrush Harbour.

27/02/2026

Huge congrats to our Treasurer Mark whose coastguard crew have picked up a well earned blue light award.

Mark has about five more lives running in the background than most of us-yet he’s somehow always the one with time to stop and catch up or lend a hand.

He never makes a fuss about any of it-which is exactly why it’s worth making a fuss about him.

Well done and well deserved!

16/02/2026

Portrush plays host to first Irish Universities Sailing Association event in NI.

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15/02/2026

That’s a wrap! Well done UCD for topping the board and to QUB for both hosting and making the finals! Students from all over Ireland joined us in the 🥶 but sunny North Coast and we wish them safe travels home to Dublin, Galway, Cork, Limerick and beyond. An impressive 60+ races held in one day and some super boat handling skills.

Huge thanks also to the volunteers for phenomenal generosity of time, energy and the loan of some very wonderful RIBS. 🥰.

14/02/2026

15/11/2025

Huge congratulations to Ken, Gary and the whole team at Foyle Sailability. Well deserved recognition for all the time, enthusiasm and collaboration that they have brought to Sailability along the north coast. ⛵️🥳

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Well, it's after 9.00am on Friday 14th November, so we can officially announce that Foyle Sailability has received the King's Award for Voluntary Service ! A big thank you to the lovely people who nominated us, but the biggest thanks must go to our wonderful volunteers. Congratulations to you all.

09/10/2025

We are sad to share the news that much loved former Commodore Albert Acheson has passed away. Rest in peace. We have the watch.

Service of Thanksgiving in Killowen Parish Church, Coleraine on Monday 13th October at 1.30pm followed by interment in Portstewart Cemetery.

https://www.funeraltimes.com/albertacheson562921351