Lerwick is at the heart of Shetland boating with multiple events occuring throughout the summer. Whether it’s yoal rowing, dinghies, maids, yachts or junior sailing there will always be some waterbased activity occuring in Lerwick harbour on weeknights.
Our training activities are a big commitment for the club, involving a lot of volunteers and helpers as well as the RYA approved instructors themselves. Training can help to encourage and develop the enthusiasm people have for sailing and rowing, especially the young.
Many communities throughout Shetland, from Unst to Sumburgh, have raised money to purchase their own yoals. This resulted in a new body, the Shetland Yoal Rowing Association (SYRA), being formed to agree building and racing rules Various regattas, with various age categories competing, take place during the summer months.
The Lerwick Boating Club
Organises junior, race and adult sail training, dinghy / Shetland model races and yoal rowing training sessions as well as sailing / rowing regattas.
With the races, training and International yacht races – including the famous Shetland-Bergen yacht race – we are very busy during the short summer season, especially as we also welcome visiting yachts, whose crews use our shower, laundry and bar facilities.
On the social side we organise quiz nights, men’s nights, regular musical evenings and special functions throughout the year. We can also show big football and rugby matches on our large screen. During the winter months pool and darts teams use the club on a weekly basis. To find out about the club facilities and to make a booking click here.
Membership of the club is open to anybody interested in water based activities – you don’t even have to own a boat – or have set foot in one. We will soon get you started! To join the club all you need to do is complete an LBC Membership Application Form, which is also available from the clubhouse. There’s an annual membership fee, but we have discounted rates for families, retired, junior and disabled persons. We also offer a discounted associate membership rate to club members of other water based activities, such as sea anglers, sailboarders, kayakers and divers. To view the club constitution and rules click here.
To view the club’s Data Protection policy click here. To view the club’s related Privacy Statement click here.
We are always looking to welcome new members to the club, and we hope this site gives you some idea of the variety of water-based activities and social events the club organises.
Happy boating!
John Manson
Commodore
What’s been on?
We would love to welcome you back to the Clyde in 2019:Hey! You! Did you know that Castle to Crane is coming back in 2019 for it's third year? On the 21st of September we're back on the water for Scotland's biggest open water rowing race.
Open for entries in April! Watch this space...
It's that time of year when we start to plan the rotas for the folk festival bar. This is a sizeable source of funds for the boating club which helps us stay open throughout the year. Your support is invaluable in making sure the folk festival bar runs well. Please volunteer for a shift or two (or more). The rota sheets are up on the noticeboard so you can out your name down. If you can't get to the club but are able to help out, just message us and we will write your name down.
I can help on the Sunday.
Saturday 7-11 for me please?
Hiya you can put me down for Sat 4th 11-3 and Sunday 5th 11-1:30 if that’s any help?
Connor, Magnus pls!
Final reminder, that if you have not returned your raffle tickets in aid of the bairns Christmas Party, please drop them along the club before the draw on Saturday evening.
Donations of raffle prizes are always welcome.
A reminder that this Saturday (15th December) is our Annual Prize Draw.
If you not returned your raffle tickets, you still have time.
Please drop them along the club before the draw on Saturday evening.
Donations of raffle prizes are always welcome.