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?
Programme for sailing at the 117th Lerwick Regatta this year.
Starts on Friday 21st June, with the Geordie Leith Memorial Trophy for Mirrors.
Maids, Mirrors and Yachts on Saturday 22nd, and
Dinghies on Sunday 23rd.
Handy to know many boats are thinking to take part to help the organisers.
Historic Faroese fleet to sail to Lerwick
shetnews.co.uk
SEVEN historic wooden boats from Faroe are set to visit Shetland in June. The ships - two of which date back to 1884 - will stop off in Lerwick after visiting Denmark as part of celebrations marking the centenary of the Faroese flag. The fleet aims to be in Lerwick on 13 and 14 June and the shipsWe now have a coffee machine that produces fresh coffee straight from the bean to the cup. A great alternative to soft drinks and only £1.20 a cup.
Recreational rowing is starting again this Sunday at 2pm. Come along and enjoy a relaxing fun row - what better way to get out on the water!
Wish I was still in Shetland!
I went along to this yesterday (16 June) and had such a good time. Thanks Zara and Roger!
Any spare seats on da verteran ladies team?! 😂🤣
Lavinia Schmidt
Rowing practice is underway for all the Lerwick rowing teams. Details for the new season are detailed here. You are most welcome to come along to Lerwick Boating Club at these times.
