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What a day for Sailability in Northern Ireland

On 30th May, Carrickfergus Sailing Club played host to the RYA NI Sailability Regatta, bringing together sailors from Belfast Lough, Foyle and Lough Erne Sailability for a brilliant day on the water. Here are all the highlights.

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Sailing Brings Communities Together: PEACE PLUS Arrives at Donaghadee

Thanks to PEACE PLUS funding, pupils from Donaghadee Primary School got their first taste of sailing at Donaghadee Sailing Club. It is just the beginning of a programme that will bring hundreds of young people together across Northern Ireland through the sport of sailing.

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100 days to go: get ready for the 2026 iQFOiL Worlds

Fast, fearless foiling is coming to UK waters — and the countdown is on

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