Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club
The Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club is a yacht club in Cultra, County Down, Northern Ireland on the south shore of Belfast Lough.
History
The North of Ireland Yacht Club was formed in 1899; it became known as 'The Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club' in 1902.1948 Summer Olympics Dragon Event
George Herbert Brown, Jack Wallace, and Eric Strain, sailed on the Ceres II in the Dragon event at the 1948 Summer Olympics, ultimately placing 4th.All members of this team were associated with the Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club.
Refurbishment
There was a major club refurbishment in October 2010, which started with a total expenditure of £300,000. The objective of this refurbishment was the improvement and upgrading of the Club facilities and the enhancement of the club environment.As of 2024, the club has roughly 1,000 members; they are also an accredited training centre for the RYA.