In June 2012, the clubhouse was destroyed by a fire thought to have been caused by an electrical fault.
[2] The club runs races primarily for IRC, PY, White Sail, Flying Fifteen, Squib and Ruffian 23 classes.
[citation needed] These include the Castle Cup, Menagerie Race and the Mid Lough Open (the latter run in association with Royal Ulster and Ballyholme Yacht Clubs).
[citation needed] The club also hosts open regional and national level events for various classes.
This has previously included events involving Flying Fifteen, Squib, Topper, Mirror, J/24 and Ruffian 23 classes.