LLYN BRENIG
Location: Central North Wales and signposted Llyn Brenig on all main roads. The lake is 4 miles north of Cerrigydrudion on the B4501. The club is less than 20 miles from Llangollen on the A5, 70 miles to Manchester, 112 miles to Birmingham.
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Surroundings: Llyn Brenig is a major Welsh Water reservoir nearly 4 miles by 2, with bays and inlets. The north end of the lake is a wildlife reserve. On the west bank at the south end is a visitor centre and cafe, craft shop and game fishing centre, plus a large car park and children’s activity play area. Just half a mile to the north, surrounded by mature pine forest, is the modern club house facing 3 miles of open water. The setting is outstandingly beautiful. On this lake the rule is ‘motor has right of way over sail’. It is believed locally that fishermen may be short-sighted!.
Water: Llyn Brenig is probably one of the highest (nearly 2000ft above sea level) and largest reservoirs in western Britain. In its highly exposed position ’steady’ strong winds from any direction of the compass are to be expected most days. Here for the courageous, is a natural home for the Fifteen to fly !.
Facilities: The modern clubhouse has a galley where hot snack meals are served on race days. There are changing rooms, and showers are planned when funds permit. Clwb Hwylio Llyn Brenig is one of the three RYA Sailability centres of Wales, disabled sailors take an active part in racing in Challenger Trimarans.
Racing: Visiting FF Sailors are welcome by arrangement with the Fleet Secretary. Racing on Sundays takes place from March to November. The races are handicap and pursuit. On Saturdays there is general sailing and training for members.
Launching: There is a purpose built slipway. A keelboat jetty (built 1999) is being extensively enlarged. Electric winch power has been installed for easy launching and retrieval. Boats are parked on hard standing close to the slipway. There is more than adequate mooring potential.
