At the northern end of the Lough the water is relatively shallow and calm. Windsurfers enjoy the wide open space. Sailing and canoeing are among the other water sports on the Lough. There are 12 sailing clubs around Strangford Lough, Strangford Lough Yacht Club (Whiterock) being the largest. Boats at these clubs range from dinghies to large cruisers. Competitive sailing takes place throughout the summer and annual regattas and other events are held. East Down Yacht Club Comber Road, Killyleagh T: 028 4482 8375
Killyleagh Yacht Club Cuan Beach, Killyleagh T: 028 4482 8250
Quoile Yacht Club 21 Castle Island, Downpatrick BT30 7LD T: 0 28 4461 2266 Strangford Lough Yacht Club 2 Whiterock Bay, Killinchy, BT23 6QA T: 028 9754 1883 Kircubbin Sailing Club 106 Shore Road, Kircubbin BT22 2RP T: 028 4273 8422 Newtownards Sailing Club 161 Portaferry Road, Newtownards, BT22 2AJ T: 028 9181 3426 Portaferry Sailing Club 38-40 Shore Road, Portaferry, BT22 1JZ T: 028 4272 8770 Strangford Sailing Club Seafront Road, Castleward Estate, Strangford T: 028 44881404 Ringhaddy Cruising Club c/o 37 Bayview Road, Killinchy, BT23 6TW T: 028 97541044 Comber Cruising Club The Ghost Hole, Killinchy Street, Comber Down Cruising Club Clubship Petrel, 52 Ballydorn Road, Killinchy BT23 6QB T: Clubship 028 97541663 Ballyhenry Boat Club Ballyhenry Bay, Portaferry, Co. Down For information on sailing regulations on the Lough click here.