Having entered Strangford Lough the passage to the Club is straightforward. Keep on a transit between the windmill above Portaferry and the middle of Killyleagh town.

After leaving the moored boats at Killyleagh to starboard, Killyleagh reefs to port, and entering the Quoile river estuary, the first mark to pick up is the ToadStone pole, 54.22.46N, 005.40.03W This pole is left to starboard and has deep water up to the mark.

The next pole, which marks the Gibbs Island / Scotsman pladdy and the entrance to the Quoile moorings, has a crows nest type structure on top and is easily recognised. The Scotsman should also be left to starboard and given a wide berth. Four visitor moorings, in line, lie ahead and are available free of charge.

The Clubhouse is situated to port, on in through the moorings. One last obstacle lies to starboard before tying up at the pontoon. This is a small pladdy just off the pontoon and is marked by a pole, an East Cardinal and a green buoy. Do not go between the pole and the W shore.

The pontoon, Club bar and showers and payphone are available for use by visitors. Bar opens Sat. 1700-2300, Sun. 1500-1700, Wed after evening racing. The pontoon has water and mains electrical points. The pontoon can be very busy at weekends but space can usually be found during weekdays. Please give preference to our members. To make the maximum use of the pontoon, boats cannot be left unattended over night, and the maximum time on the loading bay is 1 hour.

The slipway and quay can be used for drying out, should this be necessary. Diesel available from pier head at HW by arrangement. The Club would be grateful for a donation for use of the pontoon, electricity and showers.

There are a number of beautiful nature walks convenient to the Club premises, unfortunately the nearest shops are in Downpatrick and would require a taxi, as the town is approx. 5 miles away.