Ballyholme Yacht Club played host to over 150 of Northern Ireland's most promising young sailors this past weekend (13–14 September) for the John Minnis RYA NI Youth Championships 2025. A competitor warm-up at the RYA Northern Ireland Youth ChampionshipsThis year's championships introduced a more demanding format, expanding from the traditional six races to a goal of ten shorter races across the weekend. That, combined with a potential double-points, non-discardable medal race hanging over the sailors, would test sailors' endurance and mental game, mirroring the conditions of larger, international regattas. This is a group of young sailors new to the sport who are supported in their first championships by RYANI & Ballyholme Coaching Staff. With the season nearing its end, sailors brought their best form, making for tight racing and impressive displays of skill.