Bangor Marina is the second largest
marinaA marina is a sheltered harbor where boats and yachts are kept in the water and where services geared to the needs of recreational boating are found....
in
IrelandIreland is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island in the world. It lies to the north-west of continental Europe and is surrounded by hundreds of islands and islets. To the east of Ireland, separated by the Irish Sea, is the island of Great Britain...
and is located in the centre of the town of Bangor,
Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland is a part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and it is situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland. It shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
. The Marina is one of 35 marinas internationally that has been awarded 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.
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Bangor Marina is the second largest
marinaA marina is a sheltered harbor where boats and yachts are kept in the water and where services geared to the needs of recreational boating are found....
in
IrelandIreland is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island in the world. It lies to the north-west of continental Europe and is surrounded by hundreds of islands and islets. To the east of Ireland, separated by the Irish Sea, is the island of Great Britain...
and is located in the centre of the town of Bangor,
Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland is a part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and it is situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland. It shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
. The Marina is one of 35 marinas internationally that has been awarded 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, proximity in the centre of a quality resort and its facilities and events.
It is in an area that has been known for it yachting opportunities for more than a century. Four long-established yacht clubs are located in the Borough: the Royal Ulster, the
Royal North of Ireland Yacht ClubRoyal North of Ireland Yacht Club is located in Cultra, County Down, Northern Ireland on the south shore of Belfast LoughThe club is one of the clubs on the lough that form part of the Belfast Lough Yachting Conference...
,
Ballyholme Yacht ClubBallyholme Yacht Club is located in Ballyholme, County Down, Northern Ireland on the south shore of Belfast LoughThe club is one of the clubs on the lough that form part of the Belfast Lough Yachting Conference...
and
Holywood Yacht ClubHolywood Yacht Club is located in Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland on the south shore of Belfast LoughThe club is one of the clubs on the lough that form part of the Belfast Lough Yachting Conference...
. All hold regattas, sailing series and championship events throughout the season.
Bangor Marina also has a small Lifeboat Station.