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...
The club was established in 1866 as the Ulster Yacht Club and three years later it received its Royal warrant.
Situated on the south side of Belfast Lough in Bangor there
are commanding views of the lough and the County Antrim...