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Ballyholme Yacht Club, Gwynedd, United Kingdom

    Ballyholme Yacht Club

General

Type

Sailing / Yacht Club

Logo

Ballyholme Yacht Club

History

Founded Year

1866

History

In the late 19th century several attempts were made to start a second yacht club in Bangor. Royal Ulster Yacht Club had been founded in 1866, membership there limited to the wealthy upper class, many of whom came from outside Bangor. Local people of more limited means, desiring a club for local enthusiasts, set up Bangor Bay Sailing Club, then Bangor Corinthian Sailing Club and finally, in 1900 formed Ballyholme Sailing Club (BSC) and commenced racing in 1901. A Clubhouse was built which stands today as the Kingsland Tennis Pavilion. Sadly, the Club had to close when World War I began as members went to serve in the war, the Clubhouse and its grounds passing into the hands of the local Council.


Address

Street

13 Seacliff Rd

Post Code

BT20

City

Bangor

State

Gwynedd

Country

United Kingdom


Contact

Phone

02891271467

Email

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