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. ⛵️ 🏰
Talk: Inniskillings on Lough Erne - Enniskillen
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01/07/2023
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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! ⛵️ ☘️
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
25/03/2022