Bangor Marina
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Bangor Marina is the largest marina in Ireland, located in the centre of the town of Bangor, Northern Ireland and attracting visiting sailors from all around the World. You can stroll along the promenade, through the beautiful landscaped gardens and dream about sailing one of the many yachts across to Carrickfergus, or imagine racing a powerboat around the Copeland Islands, or even skippering one of the cruisers to the Scottish Coast just 23 miles away.
The Marina is one of 35 marinas internationally that has been awarded the prestigious Five Anchors by the Yachting Harbour Association.
The Marina has also been awarded the "Blue Flag" for attention to environmental issues in 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2001.
Since opening in 1989, it has grown steadily and now has berths for nearly 600 craft. Sailors are attracted by its unrestricted 24 hour access, unrivalled proximity in the centre of a quality resort and its excellent facilities and world class events.
It is a superb addition to the other yachting opportunities for which the area has been renowned for more than a century. Four long-established yacht clubs are located in the Borough: the Royal Ulster, The Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club, Ballyholme Yacht Club and Holywood Yacht Club. All hold regattas, sailing series and championship events throughout the season.
Their members extend a warm welcome to the increasing number of international sailors who are making the Marina a very popular port of call on their voyages around the coasts of the British Isles.
