Lough Erne Fairy Class Yachts

19/09/2024

I’m going to attempt some public speaking at Enniskillen castle on the 2nd of October at 2pm. Free entry, open to all.

Fairy Class history and many historical souvenirs will be on display as well!

Feel free to come along and heckle me if you like, or enjoy a talk on the history of sailing and its connections to the Enniskillen regiment. ⛵️ 🏰

Through the Access Inniskillings project, volunteers have unveiled a unique connection between the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers and sailing on Lough…

01/07/2023

A Fermanagh man living with pulmonary fibrorsis who is on a 24/7 oxygen supply is taking on a unique challenge this weekend as he plans to undertake…

30/06/2023

And we’re back! big thanks to everyone who has helped Petrel back into action for her 115 year! Hopefully this typical Fermanagh weather improves in the weeks ahead! ⛵️ ☘️

22/01/2023

The Fairy has always been an excellent craft, despite her mass and weight in comparison to modern designs. A Fairy is able to effortlessly manoeuvre in little to no wind. ⛵️ 💨

23/08/2022

Great season so far for ’Petrel’ Fairy class yacht of LEYC. Hoping the weather holds through the rest of August and into September. Even managed to get the groups burgee ordered and flown! ☘️ This girl is 115 years old and still sails like a dream.

25/03/2022

Someone has woken up from their winter nap!

“Petrel” is being prepped for the new season. Work has begun on various bits of maintenance and upkeep now that the weather is improving. We’ve got her mast sanded down in preparation for new varnish and have almost completed work on her new tiller extension. The hull and rudder will be keyed for new paint in the coming days.

We’re also aiming to keep up with the new builds and have cut the two new Iroko transom boards to size. They are two mammoth pieces and will fulfill a key structural component, while also displaying the yachts names.

Thanks for all the comments and engagement over the last few months, we have over 200 followers already, just from a few posts and updates. We can continue this progress and build a real connection across Northern Ireland for these yachts!

Please send us any queries, photos, documents or stories relating to the ‘Fairies.’ 🧚‍♀️ ⛵️

Get involved and learn more about the class here :
https://fairyclassyachtassociation.com

14/01/2022

Sorry for the absence of any posts, it’s been a very busy few months. Petrel is back home and tucked up for the winter, waiting on the good weather of the new season. In the men’s time, here’s a lovely video courtesy of Orla Graham, it shows Petrel in all her splendour, on her final sail of the 2020 season. ⛵️

Thanks for all the comments and engagement over the last few months, we have over 200 followers already, just from a few posts and updates. We can continue this progress and build a real connection across Northern Ireland for these yachts!

Please send us any queries, photos, documents or stories relating to the ‘Fairies.’ 🧚‍♀️ ⛵️

Get involved and learn more about the class here :
https://fairyclassyachtassociation.com

10/09/2021

A few pics from the late evening/ late night sail with the Yeomens. Niamh is proving to be a very capable young sailor for the future smile 😊

Thanks for all the comments and engagement over the last few months, we have over 200 followers already, just from a few posts and updates. We can continue this progress and build a real connection across Northern Ireland for these yachts!

Please send us any queries, photos, documents or stories relating to the ‘Fairies.’ 🧚‍♀️ ⛵️

Get involved and learn more about the class here :
https://fairyclassyachtassociation.com

23/07/2021

Hi guy, it's been a while, hope the summer is treating you all well! Apologise for the lack of progress but we’ve been pre-ocupied with other bits and my dad and partner in crime is currently in hospital. He's doing a lot better and that k you to all the kind wishes you sent already, means a lot to us! 😊

The work on Paxie & Doreen is currently on pause until dad is back and fighting fit, but in the mean time here's a little video of Petrel today in the bay! She's all adjusted and tinkered with now and sails like a dream! I hope to have more footage and photos soon to share with you all! Hope the summer stays hot but not too hot! 🔥 😆

Thanks for all the comments and engagement over the last few months, we have over 200 followers already, just from a few posts and updates. We can continue this progress and build a real connection across Northern Ireland for these yachts!

Please send us any queries, photos, documents or stories relating to the ‘Fairies.’ 🧚‍♀️ ⛵️

Get involved and learn more about the class here :
https://fairyclassyachtassociation.com