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History Group - CAYC Hosts
The Whitehead History Group is delighted to be welcomed by County Antrim Yacht Club for a special talk and visit: "From Whitehead to the Waves: 125 Years of Sailing at CAYC" Founded in 1902 as Whitehead Sailing Club, CAYC has encouraged amateur sailing for over a century and is now heading toward its 125th anniversary in 2027. John Lewis (Club Principal, Trustee & Past Commodore) will share
Published 00:00 on 9 Feb 2026
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Volunteer Recognition - Saturday 31 January
Volunteer Recognition evening on 31st January. 7:00pm for 7:30 pm start. AKA as Commodore's evening. The Commodore has issued an invite to all Club members to attend this fantastic evening, it consists of volunteer Rewards & Recognition. Your Commodore Niall, has designated this evening to reward and recognise the members in the Club that throughout the year give the little extra to the management and daily
Published 15:16 on 11 Jan 2026
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Neville Hack Singles - Registration open
Now the Norman Evans Doubles matches are underway, registration is open for the Neville Hack Singles Trophy.
Published 15:16 on 10 Jan 2026
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Karting Event - Monday 29 December
Annual visit to Need for speed for juniors at the Club: This year you must also pre-register with Need 4 Speed on their website, Pre-register with Need 4 Speed here! which you can do by clicking here! Registration is for family name details, DOB, responsible adults etc. Book with CAYC with a £10 deposit. Contact Greg Simpson if any queries.
Published 08:46 on 23 Dec 2025
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McIlwaine and Barbour Join Senior Squad
Erin McIlwaine and Ellen Barbour join the Senior Irish Sailing Squad Irish Sailing has confirmed the promotion of Erin McIlwaine and Ellen Barbour to the Senior Irish Sailing Squad. The pair have progressed through the Irish Sailing Development Squad in recent seasons, earning their place following a breakthrough Bronze medal at the 2025 U23 49erFX World Championships in Copenhagen. The result positions them firmly on the pathway towards qualification for the Los Angeles 2028
Published 10:16 on 16 Dec 2025
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Lighthouse walk - Sunday 21 December
Gather at the Clubhouse between 2:30pm - 2:45pm, to then set off for the Lighthouse. Returning to the Club for approx. 4:00pm, where there will be mulled wine and festive treats.
Published 14:28 on 10 Dec 2025
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Tickets Sold out : 17 November by 9:00 pm
Christmas Lunch tickets sold out. There is a waiting list facility to register if anyone cancels
Published 16:07 on 12 Nov 2025
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Snooker Competition - Turkey Challenge
Starts from the draw on Wednesday 12 November - Final to be played on or by Friday 12 December
Published 15:57 on 10 Nov 2025
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Annual Regatta
CAYC's Annual racing regatta open to all sailors. See Event page for all details. Al Bennett and his band will be playing from early afternoon.
Published 12:47 on 31 Jul 2025
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Whitehead Water Fest
Less than two weeks to go until Water Fest! Get ready to make a splash! Register for the fun paddle races and donate online through our Club's website: https://www.cayc.co.uk//event/1136431 Please note: The Festival Swimming Race is not organised by CAYC. Contact the Whitehead Community Centre for more information. Supported by McMasters Butchers Carrickfergus
Published 13:34 on 17 Jul 2025