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Dinghy sailing, Dinghy racing, Cruiser racing, Cruising, Junior sailing, Training, Regatta, Club racing
East Down Yacht Club is a Killyleagh/Strangford Lough club with dinghy and cruiser sailing, club racing, cruising, junior/training activity and social events.
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Limited current pricing evidence found: a 2026 Outboard Training event lists a cost of £5. Membership fees are not published as exact figures on the join page; the site says fees vary by category and current rates are available via the membership booklet or Membership Secretary. Some youth/event training says a participation fee applies but does not publish the amount.
Membership
Official site describes a friendly Strangford Lough club for all abilities with racing, sailing and social events.
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Official website
19 May 2026
Other source
12 Jun 2026
Other source
12 Jun 2026
Other source
12 Jun 2026
Local forecast
Now · 22:45
Moderate breeze · Scattered cloud
Strong wind · Not recommended for beginners; a lively sail for confident sailors
Gusts 18 kt
Feels 12°
A useful sailing breeze, with noticeably stronger gusts to watch for.
Next 6 hours
Now
10 kt
01:00
9 kt
04:00
3 kt
7-day outlook
Today
10 Sept
Drizzle
19° / 14°
16 kt · Gusts 29 kt
Rain 97%
Fri
11 Sept
Overcast
17° / 12°
10 kt · Gusts 18 kt
Rain 1%
Sat
12 Sept
Rain
21° / 14°
16 kt · Gusts 29 kt
Rain 80%
Sun
13 Sept
Overcast
18° / 12°
9 kt · Gusts 14 kt
Rain 15%
Mon
14 Sept
Rain
20° / 15°
12 kt · Gusts 20 kt
Rain 75%
Tue
15 Sept
Overcast
15° / 12°
17 kt · Gusts 28 kt
Rain 46%
Wed
16 Sept
Drizzle
16° / 12°
16 kt · Gusts 25 kt
Rain 29%
Forecast near Strangford Lough, not a live water observation.
Check club notices and local conditions before launching. Data by Open-Meteo.
Killyleagh / Holm Bay · 6 nearby places mapped
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