Royal Bruges Sailing and Yacht Club, Brugge

Overview

The Brugse Zeil- en Yachtclub goes back to a group of sailing friends on the Damse Vaart who held the first sailing races in Bruges in 1966; the present non-profit was set up on 10 December 1972. The club has two bases: in the Bruges inner port on the Boudewijn canal, with a sailing school, clubhouse and a marina with a standing-mast route to the sea, and the Tijdok marina in Zeebrugge. On the Boudewijn canal its WWSV-recognised school runs courses for juniors and adults, there are six club races a season and, as the only club in West Flanders, regular adaptive sailing for people with disabilities.

Federation: Wind- en Watersport Vlaanderen
Email: info@bzyc.be
Phone: +32 50 33 74 78
Registry code: 0408.044.257

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Regattas and series

Run or hosted by the club, per the club website. Dates and notices are on the club site.

Club racessix club races a season on the Boudewijn canal

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Sailing school and courses

Boat classes

OptimistCadetHansaCaravelleFirst 7.5

History and achievements

1966First sailing races in Bruges on the Damse Vaart; clubhouse in an old forge
1972The non-profit association is founded on 10 December
202250 years of the association celebrated in Bruges city hall

Home harbour & location

Tijdok marina, Zeebrugge (BZYC)VHF 12Marina page: prices, services, map →

Position: 51°13.98′ N 3°13.36′ E
51.23307, 3.22259
Address: Lodewijk Coiseaukaai 11 tris
Radio: VHF 12
emergency VHF 16 · DSC 70

Frequently asked

Can I learn to sail here?

Yes. The club lists these courses: Youth courses, Adult courses, Adaptive sailing, Pirate camps (age 5–6) and Cadet sailing.

Which regattas does the club run?

According to the club website, among others: Club races.

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