The Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club is delighted to announce that Mercedes Belfast, in association with the Agnew Group, will be the title sponsor of the RS400 Eurocup and UK/Irish Nationals, set to take place on Belfast Lough from 3rd–8th August 2025.
This partnership brings together top-level racing and a premium automotive brand, in what promises to be a standout event on the high-performance dinghy sailing calendar in the UK and Europe.
The championships are expected to attract some of the best RS400 sailors from across the UK and Europe for what should be a competitive and enjoyable week on the water. Representing RNIYC, former World Champion Ross Kearney and Andrew Vaughan will be aiming for a top-10 finish, while fellow club sailors Peter Kennedy and Stephen Kane, with Olympic experience behind them, will also be ones to watch.
From Ballyholme Yacht Club, current Irish champions and recent RS400 Winter Series winners Bob Espey and Michael Ferguson will be strong contenders. Barry McCartin will also feature among a strong Irish fleet. From England, Chris Eames and Rachel Tilley are set to join the action with a new boat, and with Chris’s local knowledge of Belfast Lough, they’ll be hoping for a strong showing.
Event Director Gerry Reid commented:
“We’re pleased to welcome Mercedes Belfast as title sponsor for this year’s RS400 Eurocup and Nationals. It’s a great fit, and we look forward to working with the Mercedes team to deliver an exciting event for both competitors and spectators.”
