About

LEYC is directly descended from the body which first organised racing of sailing boats in Ireland in 1820.  Our club is the oldest establishment of this type in Ireland.  Though initially based in Upper Lough Erne, between World Wars LEYC sailing sport became more active on Lower Lough Erne.  After World War II, LEYC was located in Gublusk Bay from 1960.  The position of our club start and finish line has remained here since.  

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LEYC occupies a former WWII Royal Air Force site that was built in 1941 for Catalina Flying boats.  Two of these aircraft famously 'spotted' Bismarck a Nazi battleship, leading to her sinking in May 1941.  The officers Mess Hall was located in today's Manor House Hotel.  The concrete shoreline still here today was laid while the RAF controlled the site.

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The former slipway, off-shore moorings and hangar are now used by members for sailing boats, powerboats and caravans.  The clubhouse, with changing rooms, bar and social facilities was bulit in the 1960s and 1980s.  A marina was built in 1992 and inclubes water and electricity to the boats berthed there.

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Today the club is still used to provide RYA Accredited Sailing and Powerboating courses along with Sailability sessions.  Additionally, members use the site for recreational and competitive sailing, powerboating, cruising, caravanning and camping.  The club also provides a social space for members with a bar, pool table, ping-pong table and ice hockey table.  We also have a marquee and barbecue that can be used as a social space during the warmer months.  A range of events are organised throughout the year to accommodate everyone's interests.  These facilities along with our wonderful members are what allow the club to provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere both on and off the water.