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RS400 Eurocup - early bird entry closes soon

by Gerry Reid 10 Jun 22:20 BST 3-8 August 2025
RS400 UK and Irish National Championships 2019 © Bradley Quinn

The Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club, in association with Mercedes-Benz Belfast, is reminding all RS400 sailors that early bird entry for the RS400 Eurocup and UK & Irish National Championships closes in just ten days!

All sailors entering and paying for their entry by the early entry deadline will receive a high-quality, limited-edition event branded polo shirt!

  • Event Dates: 3rd - 8th August
  • Early Bird Entry Deadline: Friday, 20th June at 5pm
  • Final Entry Deadline: Tuesday 29th July at 5pm

With a thrilling race programme on the water and a lively social calendar ashore, this promises to be a highlight of the RS400 calendar.

Social Highlights Include:

  • Complimentary Welcome Supper - Sunday evening
  • Italian Night - £15 per head
  • Gala Dinner - Thursday evening, £25 per head

Sailors are able to get ahead of the competition by booking an optional pre-racing Sunday afternoon coaching session with a top Irish sailor and receive insider tips on the venue plus boat set up and boat handling advice.

Event Director Gerry Reid said: "We are really looking forward to seeing old faces and new at the Belfast Mercedes-Benz Eurocup & National Championships — a warm welcome awaits!"

Don't miss out — book your spot now and join us in Belfast this August!

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