about us
LESC is a “members only” club and is unable to hire boats or offer training to non-members outside a handful of events such as Training Week every July. If you are not a member, Drummond Estates Trout Farm offer boat hire and launch services on the north shore of Loch Earn between Lochearnhead and LESC. Visit their website for more information.
As a family club, our philosophy is to make sailing available to all
Sailing at LESC is open to anyone, no matter what age or ability
We pride ourselves on providing relaxed family sailing and training from a modern and fully equipped facility situated near St Fillans on the north shore of Loch Earn, one of the most picturesque inland sailing lochs in Scotland.
You don’t need to be able-bodied, or even a strong swimmer. Our sailability section aims to raise awareness in the disability community of the tremendous benefits that sailing can provide and assist people with a disability get on the water at Loch Earn.
Racing will be competitive and fun, providing entertainment and challenge across the field. Our racing credentials are well established and LESC is a well known venue on the traveller circuit with a reputation for excellent race management and organisation.
For those new to sailing, LESC is an official RYA Training Centre and offers both adult and junior RYA dinghy, keelboat, and powerboat courses taught in our club owned boats.
Training is most visibly delivered via a week-long, public programme in July called Training Week, but members can attend regular Sunday morning training sessions for a more informal and practical introduction to both sailing and racing.
We use the IOCA Optimist or Oppy to support our youngest juniors while older children move on to the Topper dinghy. It’s difficult to provide an age-based guideline for these groups: with attitude and water-confidence the main attributes needed to enjoy dinghy sailing; some are ready to start as young as five, others will enjoy the fishing, swimming, camping, and all the other benefits of our family club!
Who makes important decisions at LESC?
The club’s affairs are managed by a General Committee elected on an annual basis at the Annual General Meeting regularly held in November.
Currently, it comprises five Flag Officers (Commodore, Vice Commodore, Rear Commodore, Honorary Secretary, and Honorary Treasurer) and five ordinary members, one of whom we expect to be our sailing secretary.
Several additional key roles regularly report to the monthly meetings of the General Committee including the Caravan and Campsite Convenor, the Moorings Convenor, the Training Principal, and Webteam.
The General Committee can be contacted via our online webform or via email.
Our History
LESC began in 1954 when it was founded by four keen sailors: W. G. Leckie, K. Sturrock, J. Brown and L. Drysdale on a site belonging to Crieff Hydro on the south side of the loch.
Our Loch
Loch Earn derives its name from the Scottish Gaelic Loch Eire and is thought to mean “Loch of Ireland”. Interestingly there is an apparent “tidal system” called a seiche.
Our Facilities
LESC is fortunate to have a large clubhouse with a fully fitted kitchen, lounge, and changing rooms. In addition, there’s camping and caravan plots, as well as boat and gear storage!
Our Passion
Sailing at LESC is open to anyone, no matter what age or ability. LESC has a large and varied membership of dinghy and keelboat sailors as well as long-time families.
Who makes important decisions at LESC?
The club’s affairs are managed by a General Committee elected on an annual basis at the Annual General Meeting regularly held in November. Currently, it comprises five Flag Officers (Commodore, Vice Commodore, Rear Commodore, Honorary Secretary, and Honorary Treasurer) and five ordinary members, one of whom we expect to be our sailing secretary. Several additional key roles regularly report to the monthly meetings of the General Committee including the Caravan and Campsite Convenor, the Moorings Convenor, the Training Principal,